The Beaver Fiji A Publication of Kappa Omicron of Phi Gamma Delta appa Omicron 348 NW 25th St., Corvalils, OR 97330 Comments from the Editor A few words to introduce myself, brothers. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in geography (1990), and 1 am an associate with the Benton County Development Department (five 0» planner years). My work includes preparation of reports and presenta tions regarding local land use permits, developments, and zone changes. In January of 1992, I was asked by Section Chief Alan Thayer ('81-1002) to become more actively involved with Phi Gamma Delta as the Purple Legionnaire. I had graduated two and a half years earlier, and I thought that this would be a very good experience for me. I also thought that I would be able to help others within the fraternity succeed at Oregon State Univer sity. Well, I know that being exposed to the undergraduate population again has been a positive experience for me, and I hope that I was able to provide support for undergraduates that may not have been there otherwise. After two and a half years as Purple Legionnaire, 1 decided that 1 would like to move to other things in my life, but 1 still wanted to be involved with the fraternity. At that time, it was decided that 1 would become the editor of The Beaver Fiji. This function has been transferred to the graduate brothers from the undergraduates to allow the undergraduates more time for scholastic endeavors. It also seems a logical choice because the majority of the readers are graduate brothers. This is the second edition that 1 have had the privilege to have an active part in creating. At this time, 1 solicit comments, inquiries, or article suggestions from the graduate brothers. What do you want from The Beaver Fiji? Are there any special sub jects that you want covered? Any biographies you would like done? 1 am also interested in submissions from graduate brothers regarding your field of work or profession. (1 believe that this would be enlightening for graduate Fijis interested in what other brothers are involved in and for undergraduates who are wonder ing what they will do once their college days are completed.) These comments, questions, suggestions, and bios can be sub mitted directly to COMCOA, Inc. (our publisher and mailing Summer 1996 •Rush: to increase the number of undergraduate brothers, with emphasis on the live-in number. The goal is to reach 40 live-ins by the fall rush of 1996 and 50 by the spring term of 1997. The 50-I- level is the long-term goal. •Finances: to reduce chapter bills by increasing the number of undergraduates. We need to reduce delinquencies from undergraduates and to raise the funds necessary to keep the chapter house in good repair and to make enhancements. •Campus & Community Relations: to develop and ex ecute programs that project a positive image of the chapter on campus and in the Corvallis community. •Graduate Relations: to communicate better on the status of the chapter and other areas of interest to graduate brothers; to maintain a program for "class captains" aimed at maintain ing good mailing lists and a higher level of participation by graduates; to have annual Pig Dinners. •Pledge Training: to expand the pledge training program to include involvement by graduate brothers. It should include topics beyond the Purple Pilgrim, such as study habits, career planning, outside speakers, Fiji traditions, etc. The members of the BCA and these goals were introduced at the Pig Dinner on April 14. You will receive periodic reports in future editions of The Beaver Fiji. The BCA members are listed below. We thank them very much for their help. Office Pledge Training (Scholarship) Grad. Yr. & No. Hometown Tom Lewis Name '60-592 Tom Stone '62-634 Corvallis, OR Corvallis, OR Scholarship Ken Stevens '60-599 Albany, OR Kevin Quinn '92-1248 Seattle, WA Corvallis, OR Bill Sandine '50-IA St. Facilities Gary Wildish '63-649 Eugene, OR Graduate Relations Ron Enna '65-672 Clackamas, OR Portland, OR Steve James '80-979 C/C Relations Rob Rector '70-791 Rush Brian Bruce *93-1279 Mercer Island, WA Finances Mike Reggiani •94-1300 Oregon City, OR Eugene, OR company) at PO Box Q, Corvallis, OR 97339. If any brother wishes to contact me about an article, please call me at 541-754-1214. Articles will be reviewed prior to publishing, and If you have an interest in any of these areas and could serve on the BCA, call Tom Lewis at 541-757-9603. you may be contacted for more info or clarifications. Special thank-yous to Tom Lewis ('60-592) for submitting articles for this edition and to C. H."Scram Graham ( 35-178) for help after the Norris Pig Dinner. — Jim Allen, 90-1188 Board of Chapter Advisors Formed Ten graduate brothers have volunteered their time and talents to form a new board of chapter advisors. At the first meeting of the BCA, we set goals and divided into seven com mittees to address the needs of the chapter. Those goals are: ® Overall: to increase involvement of graduate brothers and to enhance the KG Chapter in any way possible. •Scholarship: to get the chapter GPA above the all-men's average in the short term and in the top five fraternities within five years. OSU Home Football Schedule September 7 Montana October 12 Washington State October 19 Stanford (HOMECOMING) November 2 November 16 Arizona State Northern Illinois November 23 Oregon Why not call a brother and attend a game together? Stop by the chapter house while you are in Corvallis — meet some of the undergraduate brothers and take a tour of the house. Note that Homecoming is the Stanford game, on October 19. Hope to sec you there! \r\nPage 2 Summer 1996 THE BEAVER FIJI Regarding the firing squad pic. Brother Huddleston writes, "It was our 1959 spring term chapter dance, titled '26 Julio,' held May 8, 1959, at 'Fort Fiji.' Fidel Castro and his revolution had caught the imagination of many of us, and it seemed a great theme for a dance. We even invited him, but I don't recall his answering the invitation. We all wore rags of military-type clothing, and, as Brother Stuart and I reminisced this morning, we all — women included — had fatigue hats with '26 Julio' on the front and a beard in place of a chin strap." Jim Funston ex plains, "To elaborate more on the Castro theme, at that time he was well thought of here in the US for leading the revolution against Batista." Adds Wayne,'The people in the picture are un doubtedly our 'honored rebels,' including our housemother, Mrs. E. R.'Nellie' Mullin; a guest, Mrs. Anderson; and chaperones, probably from the ROTC departments: Major and Mrs. W. M. Carrel and Captain and Mrs. W. S. Volmer." Wayne also sends us this paragraph from the May 1959 issue of FIJI SPRING REVIEW: Graduate brothers stop for a photograph at the chapter house prior to the Norris Pig Dinner. L-r; Burdette W."Bud" Lantz, '39-232; Jack Morrison, '39-235; Dick Kennedy, '39-230; and Berlan "Butch" Lemon,'41-265. Pig Dinner a Big Success! On April 14, 1996, 85 brothers gathered at Burton's Sunnybrook Restaurant in Corvallis for the annual Norris Pig Din ner for the KG Chapter. The "Boar's Head Carol" was sung as the pig was paraded into the room for the traditional ceremony. We saw brothers we hadn't seen in a while, sang some Fiji songs, and vowed to do it again next year. The dinner was organized and run by some brothers from the classes of the 1940s. Our thanks to Dick Bailey, '40-243; Ben Bates,'43-289; Rupert Fixott,'43-293; and Bob Morrison, '43-302. They did a great job of organizing and conducting the dinner. We also want to thank the 19 brothers who were unable to attend but contributed money to the cost of the dinner. Due to the high attendance and their generosity, we have a kitty, of money to pay for the mailing and publicity cost for next year. A cannon was secured near the bunker on Fraternity Row Alley. A low fog blanketed the earth, muffling the sound of footsteps. A blood-curdling scream pierced the air as the first of the invaders descended into the dark hole at the rear of a large brick building. Soon, others followed. Shouts of"26 Julio" could be heard, then music. As usual the Fijis, famous for their superior house dances, did it again. The basement provided a tunnel big enough for one person (or two, depending on the size and agility of the couple)to crawl, after entering through the ping-pong room window. The rumpus room was filled with brush, collected by the rookies while bird-watching the night before, and mattresses. Needless to say, it was still called the "rumpus room." Upstairs was located the "Stockade." There dozens of POWs danced beneath a portrait of Fidel, painted by senior Bill Long ['59-568]. It was a revolutionary night in Fijiland. Shedding some light on "A Party from the Past," Richard Koch,'52-453, informs us, "The dance pictured in The Beaver Fiji was the winter 1948 Purple Garter Dance. I can still name all the brothers and pledges and quite a few of their dates, as we were a close group. The dog was Tony Bones, a fine gentleman. We adopted each other and had many double dates. I was known as the second fiddle to a dog date." Thank you! Of the 85 brothers attending, most live in Oregon, but we had 9 traveling from the state of Washington, and 3 who came from California. Just about every decade of graduates was represented, but the "fabulous forties" were the overwhelming majority, with 22 brothers in attendance from the graduating classes of the 1940s. They showed us all that Phi Gamma Delta is, indeed, "not for college days alone." We started a new tradition; it is the responsibility of the undergraduates to put on the Pig Dinner each year, but we will have a KG tradition that the graduate class that is ten years out of school is responsible for working with the chapter to conduct the annual fete. Paul Louis, president of the KO House Corpora tion, is a member of the class of 1987 ['87-1135]. He pledged to mobilize his classmates for an even bigger Pig Dinner in the spring of 1997. Plan on it and be there!! More Mystery Photo Demystification Five brothers wrote this time to help us identify the subjects and events caught in the 1959 IFC Sing, fatigues-and-firing squad, and "Party from the Past" photos. Wayne Huddleston,'59-567, says of the unknown member — front row,second from left — in the IFC shot,"When I looked again at the picture, the name Andy Hesse ['62-633]jumped into the decaying cave known as my mind. I think he just might be the remaining unidentified brother. 1 talked to brother John Stuart ['59-577] this morning, and he thinks we sang 'Seeing Nellie Home,' but we can't prove anything about either the songs used or the placing." Larry Baugh,'61-602, reports that the songs sung were "Aura Lee" and "Wait for the Wagon." He and Jim Funston,'62-624, also identified the unidentified brother as Andy Hesse. But Ron Dueltgen,'62-621, avers that the man is Dave Stuerwald, '62-635. ."W \r\nSummer 1996 Page 3 THE BEAVER FIJI Undergraduates Strive for More Than Just Academic Activities Name Hometown Grad. Yr. & No. Major Steve Harper Ryan Alex Klamath Falls, OR •97-1338 Environmental Sciences Air Force ROTC Pleasanton. CA '97-1342 Campus Crusade for Christ: Colby Thiele Alamo, CA •97-1351 Human Development & Family Science English & Psychology IFC Regulations Committee: Kevin Steger Salem, OR •97-1353 Computer Science English Students Association OSU Kerr Library computer Chuck Churchill Salem, OR •97-1354 Fine Arts "Saferide" dispatch: OSU Ryan Sherman Los Angeles. CA •98-1358 Business Air Force ROTC: Thanes Ben Binek Albany. OR •98-1363 Business ASOSU Senate; Thanes: Shane Thatcher Portland, OR •98-1365 Computer Science President. College Republicans OSAA Baseball umpire: Dave Radford Mill Creek. WA •99-1366 Political Science IFC representative John Dixon Junction City, OR •99-1369 Business OSU Communications Media Center audio/video technician Travis Steinbock Klamath Falls. OR •98-1370 Business IFC Rush Committee Activities a founder of "Greek Life" bible study lab consultant Rape Prevention: Y Roundtable IFC Rush Committee Service Beyond the University Ryan Alex,'97-1342, is spending this summer working for Campus Crusade for Christ. Every year, the Crusade sends col lege students to San Diego, an ideal place for them to learn prac tical ministry skills and to apply them by reaching out to people. Brother Alex will be living in San Diego for three months with fifty other college students from all over the US. Not only will he learn and use ministry skills, but he will also have a fulltime job, which will partially cover trip expenses as well as defray ing some of his OSU tuition. If you would like to contact Brother Ryan Alex, you can reach him at the Fiji house or at his home address: 4802 Wingate Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94566. HSU "tin Who? What? Where? When? (How??) Contact the alumni office with your answers — PO Box Q, Corvallis, OR 97339. Obituaries Cyrus K. Gates, '27-87, died in Seattle, Washington, on December 23, 1995. (Phoned in by C. H. "Scram" Graham.) George J. Puentes, Jr.,'90-1209, of Salem, Oregon, suc cumbed May 21, 1994. George F. Stevens, U of lA, died February 6, 1996, in Cor vallis. George had a distinguished career in college student serv ices administration. Among the posts he held were director of the OSU Memorial Union, assistant vice president for student affairs (at OSU), associate dean of students for student activities, Fiji Fables William B. Johnson,'30-118, resides at 8150 SW Barnes Rd, *C-106, Portland, OR 97225. Bill is the father of Marilyn (59), Susan (55), and Kathy (49). He writes, "1 belong to a club with a lady from the University of Kansas — she says Phi Gam was the wildest group at Kansas. 1 told her that people who were wild in their youth become creative and progressive. PergeV Albert J. Moser,'32-139, is retired from his position in the 13th Naval Facilities Command. He and his wife, Lucy (XO, OSU), have two children. Clevis (26) and Scott (21). A1 enjoys reading, and he and Lucy enjoy "watching our grandchildren mature and taking them to breakfast or lunch when we get a and president of the Association of College Unions International. George was cilso a Corvallis civic leader; he served as chairman of United Way of Benton County and presided over the Benton County Foundation, the Tillicum Dance Club, the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, the Corvallis Ambassadors, and the exchange lunches with my brother. Bob ["28-98]." The Mosers Corvallis Rotary Club. In 1982, he received the Corvallis First live at 12048 Standring Ct. SW, Seattle, WA 98146. Citizen award. Preceding George in death was his son Gary. Sur viving him are his wife, Dolores, of Corvallis, and a son, Craig, John T. Heeler,'33-156, has been retired since 1974. He and his wife, Dora, make their home at 19191 Harvard Ave., of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Robert L. Range, '42-U of OR, passed away on April 8, 1995. He was a resident of Sacramento, California. chance." A1 is a Mason, and Lucy is "up to her neck in activities and awards." Adds Al, "So good to see so many '30s to '35s! 1 Irvine, CA 92715. John reports, "Dora and 1 married April 22, 1995, and are happy living at Regents Point, Irvine. Will travel to Ireland in May [1996]. We both like trout fishing and will go \r\nPage 4 THE BEAVER FIJI to Idaho this summer." John has three children: Wylie (58), Ron (56), and Carolyn (48). Of his clubs and special interests, John writes, like to golf at El Toro Marine Base, and also enjoy Amigos Viejos in Newport Beach [California]." Edward E. Wilson, '46-371, notes that he is '^enjoying retirement — travel, hunting and fishing, and golf(I've got a bad backswing!)." Ed also enjoys lumber industry activities. He resides at 188 N. Jumping Grass Ln., Prineville, OR 97754, and has four children: Claudia (48), Ron,'73-867 (45), Julie (44), and Charles (40). Richard A. Koch,'52-453, receives mail at 349 Elder PI., Box CC,Pilot Rock, OR 97868.(See **Mystery Photos"item for more from Richard.) R. George Zinckgraf,'54-494, has retired from his posi tion as principal civil engineer for the County of San Mateo and is currently an independent consultant. George and his wife, Dinny(KA0, OSU),can be found at 1501 Morse Blvd., San Carlos, CA 94070. They are the parents of Tina, Lisa, and Eric, and have four grandsons, too. Wayne A Huddleston,'59-567, lives at 2710 SW Scenic Dr., Portland, OR 97225. He writes,"Judy and I are making our home in the unincorporated West Slope area of eastern Washington County. I retired from Portland General Corpora tion in 1992 after an extensive career in the electric utility business. I now spend some time consulting in the same field and fishing, reading, or loafing when the occasion presents itself. Judy is a fourth-grade teacher in Portland public schools. Our son Andrew is a freshman at Whitman College in Walla Walla [Washington]. Welcome back to Tom Lewis f60-592], a con temporary!"(See ''Mystery Photos" item for more from IVayne.) Laurence M. Baugh,'61-602, makes his home at 6953 SW Foxfield Ct., Portland, OR 97225. {"Mystery Photos"contains more from Larry.) Ronald R. Dueltgen, '62-621, sends a rousing "Perge!" from 1393 16th Ave. NW, New Brighton, MN 55112. Ronald is a patent liaison specialist at 3M, where he's been for 11 years. He and Lois (IIB^, OSU '64) are the parents of Jim (27) and Cynthia (24). Ronald writes,"Thanks to Brothers Moody[Robert D., '60-593] and Lewis [Thomas H.,'60-592] for identifying the singers in the Winter 1996 Beaver Fiji." {For Ronald's IDs. see "Mystery Photos.") James P. Funston,'62-624, and his wife, Gloria(OSU *62), have three children — Kimo (32), Todd (30), and Valerie (25) — and reside at 5212 69th Dr. NE, Marysville, WA 98270. "Funny" enjoys skiing, golf, and soccer. He writes,"Welcome to Tom Lewis f60-592]as Purple Legionnaire. I remember Tom as an outstanding chapter leader in school days and am sure he will be an excellent Purple Legionnaire." {The "Mystery Photo" article has several contributions from Funny.) Tom A. Stone,'62-634, reports, "I am now retired from teaching high school mathematics and am currently a national consultant for Scott Foresman Publishing Company." "Rocky" and his wife, Diane (Southern Oregon State College), reside at 2852 Monterey PL, Corvallis, OR 97330. Steven E. Elle, '69-755, notes, "Recently became an in dependent distributor for NIKKEN health products." Steven is a designer, and he likes tennis, skiing, £md camping. The parents Summer 1996' of Kevin (19) and Bryan (17), Steven and Mary live at 7505 Ridgewood Dr., Gladstone, OR 97027. John L. Lee,'75-892, writes,"Jean [Rhode Island College] and I have moved back to warm and sunny New Mexico. Jean is still teaching, and I am the deputy general manager for Westinghouse at the waste isolation pilot plant. This facility is a final repository for plutonium-contaminated wastes. We are in the permitting process and should open in early 1998." If you'd like to get in touch with "J L" and Jean, you can write to them at 915 Miehls Dr., Carlsbad, NM 88220. Denny A Thompson,'80-983, runs 15 miles a week and plays golf"when I can.""Ringo" resides at 6438 Fulton St., San Francisco, CA 94121."I've lived in San Francisco for two years, and guess what? It rains here, too!" he claims. "After nine years with AEI Music Network, I'm in partnership with some people I've worked with for years. Our company is Crows Nest Enter tainment, Inc. Just opened a new branch office in San Francisco January 1, 1996." David E. Schwartz,'81-1014, is an engineer/associate at KPFF Consulting Engineers. He writes, "Besides my engineer ing work, I work with several different charity organizations and perform improvisational comedy." David hangs his many hats at 19532 7th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98155. Thomas H. Davis,'83-1040,sends "greetings and congrats to Sam Skillern f82-999] for finally producing something. Welcome to the club!" Janet and Tom's produce includes Lyndsay (7), Scott (4), and Leigh Ann (2)."Mot" adds,"We are about to rehab, this old house, so by fall, we will have room for any bros wanting to visit the 'Garden State.'"The address of that old house is 2205 Ramshorn Dr., Allenwood, NJ 08720. Tom is an environmental consultant with Handex of New Jersey, where he has been for seven years. He concludes by saying, "I, too, would like to know where Raul McDonnell f85-1082]has gone! Perge!" Michael L. Hutchinson, '84-1055, writes from 2416 Manhattan Ave., ^1, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. He is a manager at Price Waterhouse, where he's been for five years. Hutch writes,"For the past two and a half years, I've been flog ging myself through the executive MBA program at UCLA's Anderson School. I'll graduate in June 1996, upon which 1 will drink myself into oblivion. At PW, I provide financial advice to owners or creditors of financially distressed companies. Upon graduating, who knows? I've lost track of a lot of bros over the past few years, but hope my newfound freedom changes that. Call me if you're ever in LA. Perge!" Michael P. Snell,'92-1261, reports, "I'm back in Oregon again. I moved in December from Indisma when I was promoted. I run Monaco Coach Corporation's sales dept. in Coburg, Oregon, and I'm in charge of all states west of the Mississippi. I travel quite a bit but enjoy being in Oregon. Unfortunately, where I live, there're too many damned Ducks! 1 just purchased a house and am waiting for it to close. Please call me if you're in the area or if something is happening in Portland. I'd love to hear from my bros. For those of you who came to my tailgate last year at the motorhome, the tradition will continue next year. Come party with us at the 45-foot Madden-type cruiser. Don't hesitate to call! Home: 541-343-3603; office: 800-634-0855; mobile: 541-521-0261." Note: The next Honor Roll of Contributors will appear at the end of the year. Thank you to the 93 brothers who have contributed a total of $5,245 this year, as of June 24, 1996! \r\nKappa Omicron Chapter The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Friendships are important! Our fraternity is important! Let's perpetuate both of them, not only for our own benefit, but so that our sons and other young men may share in the fellowship offered by Phi Gamma Delta. MAIL TO: Phi Gamma Delta Kappa Omicron Graduate Office PO Box 0 Corvailis, Oregon 97339 017-4083 0 07/11/96 Please report address changes or corrections to Phi Gamma Delta Director of Chapter Serving Graduate Office. PO Box 4599 Lexington, KY 2 40544 Please return this form with your contribution. 1996 Voluntary Alumni Contribution for Beaver Fiji, etc.: □ $100 □ $75 □ $50 □ $25 □ $, □ $50 □ $25 □ $, $. other Support for the KO Building Fund: □ $100 □ $75 $. other Enclosed Is my check payable to "Kappa Omicron Association" In the amount of $. Your gift Is NOT tax deductible for Federal Income tax purposes. - - Detach Here Thank you, Fijis! /Is ofJune 24 of the 1996program year, 95 Fijis have contributed a total of $5,245 — brothers are giving with a generosity unmatched since 1992! Your dollars support the alumni communications program, a direct benefit of which is The Beaver Fiji. The newsletter informs you about what's go Aukuta ing on at Kappa Omicron Chapter, what and how your brothers are doing, and where you can reach them. It keeps Fiji alumni in touch, one of the Board of Chapter Advisors' goals. So please continue to give gen erously. And thank you for your support during the current program year!