Theta Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity OWL HOOTS HAMILTON, NEW YORK FALL 2001 From The Association President: Model Room Renovations Bring Accolades From Colgate Students^ Administrators^ FIJI Alumni Plans Begin To Complete Renovation Effort; Alumni Participation Sought In last fail's Owl Hoots I reported on a plan that was being implemented to begin the reno vation of the interior of the FIJI hou.se. We've accomplished a great deal since that time as the pictures below and on pages two and three clearly show. In this fall report I'd like to share details of what has happened and where ' we are headed with this ambitious but impor tant project. First, let me provide some background for brothers who might have missed my article in last fall's Owl Hoots. Following the rental of the property to the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, the property has been rented to the university Ell .m n| tl a and used to house members of Colgate's honors programs. The university has expressed interest in continuing its lease of the property until FIJI re-establishes an undergraduate chapter. In 1989 the alumni board made the decision to sell the annex to the university and to invest (continued on page two) n \r\nJ c-yy5i/^ pfe^S6 THE OWL HOOTS PAGE TWO cMeTheta Psi Chapter of Phi GaWa Delta Fraternity Hoots And Hollers Pens STANLEY A. WEEKS '35, "I like the idea of reburbishing the house so it will be in tiptop shape when the chapter is reac tivated at Colgate. During the 1930s the place was not only a 'house' but also a 'home'—well furnished and decorated, din Dr., Sanibel, EL 33957) and would like to hear from '42/'49 era brothers from ing room attractive, excellent meals, build ing always clean and well maintained. It was 'our fraternity house,' and we were proud of it. Let us hope that those who mis treated and trashed the house in later years terms." may realize the significance of their way ward ways and contribute proportionately to the revitalization efforts. Perge!" Drop Stanley a line at P.O. Box 909, 52 Lakeview Ave., Jamestown, NY 14701. We congratulate EMLYN I. GRIFFITH '42 on his receiving an honorary doctorate from Cazenovia College. He has been awarded 10 honorary degrees from colleges November through March—for a steakout, shootout, or what? Or in Boothbay Harbor (64-18 McFarland Point Dr., Boothbay Har bor, ME 04538) the rest of the year, same Emeritus, he has been active in professional education and public service organizations at the local, state, and federal levels. Send him best wishes at 6735 Golf Course Rd DEMI READ '62, PETE EDDY '62, TOM BEHR '62, and PETE BEHR '62. The chairman of NUCOR, PETER C. BROWNING '63 resides at 2038 Provi dence Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211 (e-mail: pcranebrowning@aol.com). Write JOHN E. CLARKE '49 at 920 Limpet Dr., Webster, NY 14580. RAYMOND W. BOUSHIE '61 writes, "TOM KIRKPATRICK '61 and I hosted the Chenango Valley version of the Cannes Keep in touch with THEODORE G. SATTLER '66 at 81 Campfire Rd., Chappaqua, NY 10514. His younger son, Greg, is at Colgate, majoring in history, a member of Sigma Chi, and playing varsity lacrosse Film Festival at our 40th reunion. The price of admission was participation in the room- as a defenseman. remodeling project." Further details can be Pens WILLIAM J. SCHWARTZ '72, "What's up with the guys in the house from 1970? If you are one, where are you and found in Raymond's article on page three of this issue. Send him greetings at 3245 Dora Verdugo Dr., Glendale, CA 91208; e-mail: boushier@hydroaire.com. in New York state and the United Kingdom. A practicing attorney and State Regent LAND '62, CURT BROCKELMAN '61, "Life is good," pens TERRANCE W. CONNOLLY '62 (16 Westview Court, Rome, NY 13440. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009). "My wife, Charlene, and I just celebrated 25 years of mar riage, and we will shortly celebrate 25 years of our own business distributing pharma- "Hello, brothers," greets THEODORE E. HEIDENREICH JR. '45. "We are still cetitical raw materials. (Keep taking your vitamins!) Not exciting, but it keeps the bill collectors at bay." Terry keeps in touch with wintering in Sanibel (610 N. Yachtsman DOCK MURDOCK '62, CAP LOVE- what are you up to?" Send best wishes to William at 302 W. 86th St., New York, NY 10024: wjsheartmd@aol.com. TERRY J. SHERMAN '73 resides at 76 Stilwell Rd., Holmdel, NJ 07733. DECEASED We regret to report the following deaths: EDWARD N. PELL '60 DONALD A. RICHON '39 Room Renovations Bring Accolades (conlinitedfrom paf>(' one) house suggested that a plan the proceeds from the sale in be developed that would a renovation of the main house at 106 Broad Street. As a result of renovations carried out in recent years, the exterior of the house is attain in excellent condition, raise the funds necessary to what might be possible through complete the refurbishment out the house. As of the house's interior. the pictures in the house's operating sys Representatives of sever al classes suggested that individual classes take on the as a model for this issue of the Oii7 Hoots clear ly show, the re tems have been overhauled, and the structure meets all responsibility for specific rooms, raising the funds nec essary for their refurbish sults are dramat ic. Comments fire safety and building code ment and furnishing. Refur regulations. community have been most bished rooms would then be dedicated to the members of enthusiastic as these rooms now rival the best offered on those classes. The possibility of memorializing specific campus and represent an brothers was also suggested. This concept drew a posilive response from other alumni. As a result, your ing the FIJI house to its his alumni board decided to pictures that show recent improvements to some of the tconliiuied on poi;e three) However, funds available for renovations were not suf ficient to take on needed refurbi.shment of the house's interior, which clearly showed the wear and tear of mtiny years of undergrad uate use. During the 2000 Reunion Weekend a group ol move ahead with the renova FIJI alumni who visited the tion of two rooms to serve from the Colgate important first step in return OWL HOOTS Published by the Colgate Associ ation of Phi Gamma Delta for its toric role as one of the finest members and friends. News and pic residential properties on the tures are always welcome and hill. Also included are should be sent to Alumni Records Office, Phi Gamma Delta. PC. Box 35057. Syracuse, NY 13235-5057. \r\nPAGE THREE FALL 2001 Class Of '61 Celebrates 40th Reunion With Vigor Tom Kirkpatrick asked that I write an arti cle on the class of 1961 and its retum to Col gate for its 40tli reunion last May. He told me that I could not say that the weather was gener ally lousy. He asked me to say that he looked younger than any of us who attended. I won't do either as you know that I am basically a very honest person—I was unable to attend law school. My last official visit to Hamilton was at the 25th reunion. I have visited the campus several times in the interim. I am always impressed by slum level. During my visit at the Gamm house I recalled the challenging games of "trophy ball" and could still imagine Wilky Wilkerson's Volkswagen sitting in the living room with the snow and ice melting onto the floor. (We never thought about that.) They've even removed tlie phonograph player with the Ray Coniff records that skipped beats when a slam-dunk occurred on the trophy ball court. It was great to see the class of '61 Gamms in attendance: Rich Gulbin as handsome as Sorry we missed Curt Brockelman, but Kirk and I were at the inn poppin' a few seethrus. Everyone looked healthy and great. I missed seeing old friends like Whit Church, Ron Diamond, Bob Krueger, Mac Edwards, and Andre Buchs, among others. (If I forgot anyone, please send me hate mail at my listed address.) If you guys are waiting until the 50th, you might have trouble getting enough togeth er to carry the class banner. Many things have changed at Colgate and Phi Gamm, as they have in this very uncertain how the university has grown and improved ever; Ken Schade as pleasant as ever; Pete world. Our class article in the Scene is notice over 40 years ago. I was impressed with the physical improvements at the Gamm hou.se and how the current generation sleeps with heat abounding theirbodiesduring cold winter nights. The new furniture modules in the rooms were impressive and a far cry from tlie ("One-Beer") Smith; Mac Rohm still saving the universe; Jack Homestead still looking like his class picture; and, of course, Kirkie Kirk patrick, my bed and breakfa.st host. (Despite all my ragging on Kirk, he deserves lots of credit for rehabilitating our Phi Gamm house). It was great to see our old roomie from the Moose ably moving farther to the middle of tlie publi cation from the back page we owned 40 years ago. Use the time wisely, enjoy good health Room in the annex, Dick Leland '60, and his Ray Boushie '61 boushier@craneaerospace raggedy days of old. (We were more romantic, I guess.) Those of you who lived in the annex, as I did, will forever appreciate John Gush- man's generosity in restoring it above its prior lovely bride, Sheryl. Fred Hubig and his lovely new wife were a pleasant sight. and happiness, and send a few bucks back to Phi Garnm to assist the renovation. All the best, Model Room Renovations Bring Accolades From Many Corners (continuedfrom page two) commons areas on the first floor. Yes, FIJI is again becoming a place to which alumni and their families can retum with great pride. However, the renovations carried out to date only serve to underscore thelessthan ideal con dition of the majority of the rooms on the upper floors and the tattered conditions of the interior these individual costs brings us to a total of increase their level of giving. I am also in dis about $200,000. Your alumni board believes it is in our best interests to move tiliead with tliese renovations, cussions with representatives of the administra which will benefit both the university and the prospects for RJI's future. We believe a classbased approach is the most feasible and will encourage individual classes to target a specif- hallways. Alumni who visited the house during Reunions this June and who had an opportunity to inspect the renovated rooms expressed a firm desire tocomplete the renovation of the interior. tion to detennine if donors will be able to have their gifts qualify for class giving credit, which would be an added incentive for classes approaching five-year reunions. The timetable for our fund-raising effort is to begin immediately to recruit representatives from as many classes as possible. Our goal is to have class leaders on board by June Reunion and to have a special event at the FIJI house the weekend of June 8-9, 2002, a week after During the past six months I have put Reunion. By that time we hope that some class together the cost ofcompleting the project. The es may have completed the enlistment of sup costs to renovate and furnish the remaining liv port from their classmates