The Cougar Published by Pi Mu Chapter ofthe Fraternity ofPhi Gamma Delta at Washington State University PULLMAN,WASHINGTON SPRING 2007 ROUNDUP OF PI MU CHAPTER NEWS Say Goodbye to Formal nationals came as a guest speaker nity. Each member is now required to complete 10 hours per semester of community service. This year we are proud to report that we have and recited 'An Exile's Toast.' Pi Mu would like to thank him for the already completed over 350 hours as a chapter. decision has been made that formal recruitment will be cancelled after Pig Dinner This year's pig dinner was a great success. Rob Cadeli from Inter amazing rendition of the traditional German speech. Scholarships were awarded to those who achieved grades above a 3.0 semester CPA. We would like to thank the alumni for scholarship donations. We would also like to con gratulate the members who received a scholarship in recognition of their academic excellence. Restoring the Old In the near future, Pi Mu has a few ideas to freshen up the house. We hope to have the house completely re-painted before our next group of freshmen arrive. We have also begun planning to redesign and improve the sleeping porch. Some of the new ideas include new paint and privacy curtains. House Core has also in New Initiates Congratulations to the newest Pi Mu members: Joe Aigner, Brad troduced the idea of setting aside a fund for future plans of building a new house. Recruitment After five years of struggling, the 2008. The numbers of men join ing fraternities have significantly dropped, even with the many struc tural changes that have occurred. Today's students aren't generally signing in large numbers to houses after a four-day decision. However, the numbers have been significantly higher and consistent with rushing during the summer and during the school year. Leaders in the Greek community believe this to be a positive decision. For more information on this topic, (Continued on page 2) Albert, Majied Barhim, Brandon Chapman, Tim Clark, Bryan Cole, Adam Fischer, Franklyn Graham, Kasey Kuehl, Gabe Mahlum, Skyler Nakashima, Josh Nelson, Sean Nor ton, Kurt Parrish, Robert Pemberton, Jordan Pujalet, Alan Shade, Ryan Sherry, Grant Spolar and Shelby Stokes. Perge! More Fiji, Less Self This year Pi Mu Chapter com pleted two philanthropies and a can drive. We held a haunted house in October in which we had multiple rooms decorated. The philanthropy grossed more than $450, which was donated to the American Red Cross. In early April, Alpha Gamma Del ta was the best competing sorority in Islander. We also held a can drive, in which we collected 13 garbage bags full of crushed cans. This year we have also introduced a new idea for serving the commu Fijis take a break from decorating rooms for our haunted house. \r\nPage 2 Spring 2007 THE COUGAR FIH Pi Mu Graduate News & Views C. Douglas Shaul '60 is retired from the US Army and from a career in rehab counseling. He enjoys reading, fishing and traveling. Doug is a mem ber of Battle Ground United Methodist Church and, in his spare time, volun teers at the Children's Home Society. Doug and his wife, Jan (WSU), a retired teacher, are the parents of two children, Pete (deceased) and Steve. Find out more by contacting Doug at 25900 NE 311th St., Yacolt, WA 98675 or via e-mail atjdshauls@aol.com. David B. Menig '64 is chief of staff for military schools in the Pacific. In his spare time, he enjoys golf. Dave writes, "I live in Okinawa, Japan, on Kadena Air Base. Write if you're interested in teaching in the Pacific or student teaching." He adds of his Fiji experience, "It taught me to get along with people from all walks oflife." Get in touch with Dave and his wife, Kay, at PSC 80 Box 16494, APO AP 96367 or via e-mail at david.menig@ pac.dodea.edu. Rawlee J. Ridgeway '61 is a propul sion manager, at Boeing. He retired once after working there for 40 years, but decided to return two years ago. Rawlee and his wife, Jill (Whitman KA0), have four sons, six grandsons and one granddaughter. He sends this note to brothers, "I'm still racing my Porsche and working on the 787—doing some traveling and boating." Former classmates can touch base with Rawlee at 17816 NE 12th St., Bellevue, WA 98008 or via e-mail at rridge 1040@comcast.net. Charles E. Muuson '51, a charter member of Pi Mu Chapter, is a retired consulting engineer. He and his wife, Carroll(WSC), have three grown chil dren: Michael, Vicki and Nancy. Chuck updates brothers, "We hcn'e six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. We gave Harlan Mayer an obitfor Robert I. Harris, my room mate at WSC. Also note that friend Peter S. Bidlake is on your 'lost' list. He passed away also." In his spare time. Chuck enjoys carpentry and guns. He is also a tenor and historian for the Wenatchee Apollo Club, a 50-man vocal group that raises funds for nonprofit groups. In the past, he was a member of the Wenatchee Police Reserves and Washington State Law Enforcement organizations. Catch up with Chuck by contact ing him at 1425 Bel Air Dr., East Wenatchee, WA 98802 or via e-mail at cencamunson@genext.net. Gerald R. Davis '58, the father of Fijis gather for a group photo while enjoying the bond of brotherhood. PI MU CHAPTER NEWS ROUNDUP (Continuedfrom page I) graduate brothers may visit www.wsuifc.com. two grown children, tells brothers, "In 2004 my wife of 39 years, Linda, passed awayfrom cancer. I was mar ried to Kathy Adair on October 29, 2005. Her parents and brother all graduatedfrom WSU, cdthoiigh Kathy was raised in California and graduat College Hill Neighborhood Study edfrom Sacramento Stale University. After many years of abuse and the frustration of college students, a study was completed to learn about positive change in the College Hill neighbor hood. A few ideas that were brought up include creating better parking for residents, acquiring more property for temporary student housing, cleaning up trash, etc. I am a retired real estate broker and The concern of College Hill residents is that no WSU police patrol the area nor do they respond to calls in the area, which makes it a very uncontrolled atmosphere. Unfortunately, there is no target date for which the city has de cided to plan on taking action in hopes of encouraging a safer and healthier environment. For more information on this frustrating situation, graduates may visit www.ci.puHman.wa.us. Kathy is a retired teacher." Jerry enjoys golf and traveling. He notes, "I have served on the Vallejo City Council (an elected position)for seven years. I am a member of SIRS (Sons in Retirement). Brothers can share your news with Jerry at 1 1 8 Pajaro Way, Vallejo, CA 9459! or via e-mail at davisre@sbcglobal.net. \r\nSpring 2007 Page 3 THE COUGAR FIJI More Pi Mu Graduates Write In Clifford O. Ridgway '72 is a vice president and business banker at Sterling Savings Bank. He and his wife, Debbie (WSU), who works in aerospace training, have two grown children, Jeremy and Ryan. Clifford is a member of the Rotary Club of Kent as well as a board mem ber for the Kent Chamber of Com merce. In his spare time, he enjoys motorcycle riding and fishing. Clifford writes, "Lately, our extra time is spent at our second home on Whidbey Island or traveling. "We have gone to Ethiopia on a Ro tary Polio Plus project and Australia to see aformer exchange student. "In May 2006, Debbie, Ryan(WSU '04) and I went to Ecuador to visit a former Rotary Exchange student. While there, Itook Ryan, who has a BS in biology, to The Galapagos Island as a belated graduation present." The Cougar Fiji is published by the brothers of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Washington State University for members and friends. Please take an extra minute now to update your fonner classmates on your life since leaving WSU. The interest is two-way:just as you are interested in their busy lives, Let Clifford hear from you by con tacting him at 5514 Elizabeth Loop SE, Auburn, WA 98092 or via e-mail at cdridgway@yahoo.com. Ron Rawson '52 sends greetings to former classmates and this note, "Am I the only Delta Phi Gamma member that is still involved? I joined it in 1948. Plus, I am a charter member of PiMu!" Ron's wife, Ginny, was a profes sional figure skater and teacher for over 40 years. She was also a performer in Ice Capades for five years. Ron and Ginny make their home at 10226 NE 52nd St., Kirkland, WA 98033. Support Strengthens Newsletter The brothers of Pi Mu Chapter thank the graduate brothers who have made voluntary contributions to our newsletter program in recent months. Your support makes a difference! In addition to helping us produce The Cougar Fiji, your voluntary contributions are making a number of improvements in our graduate relations program possible. We have already updated many addresses on our mailing list; we have received many letters with positive comments, sugges tions and personal notes to help us keep you better informed and involved; and we have seen greater graduate interest as a result of our efforts. Thanks to the following brothers for their investment in the future of Pi Mu Chapter—without your support, these improvements would not be possible: Wally Campbell '56 Charles E. Munson '51 Gerald R. Davis '58 Ron Rawson '52 Dr. Thomas E. Graedel '60 Rawlee Ridgeway '61 Clifford O. Ridgway '72 Doug Shaul '60 Robert W. Higgins MD '57 Dr. James E. Hobkirk '66 Gus Kittson '78 Raymond L. Lakey '58 Herbert V. Levinsky PliD '64 Daniel W. Shemet '71 Charles Smith '98 Philip H. Smith '66 Clarence C. Loomis Jr. '52 Leo F. Trainer '53 David B. Menig '64 Scott B. Waller '78 Dr. James 1. Mock '59 Dr. Peter W. Weston '54 your news will interest them. Graduate news items, photo graphs and change of address no tices should be sent to Pi Mu of Phi Gamma Delta, c/o Newsletter Pro gram Headquarters, PO Box 45621, Seattle, WA 98145-0621. Graduate brothers may sign up to receive the newsletter online. To sign up to receive the newsletter electronically, update your personal information or to make a contribu tion to the newsletter via our secure server, visit www.upcnewsletters. com and, when prompted, enter your organization code: 90N652. Let us hear from you! J Collegiate Fijis invite our graduate brothers to join us and drop by the house anytime for a tour! \r\nPage 4 Spring 2007 THE COUGAR FIJI Help Us Locate Our 'Lost'Graduates We want all of our Pi Mu Chapter graduates to begin receiving The Cougar Fiji, but we need addresses for the following "lost" graduates from. 1950-2006. If you know the current address of any ofthe following brothers, please take a minute to send it to the Newsletter Program Headquarters address listed on page 3. We appreciate yur help in finding as many of our graduate brothers as possible.Thanks! Wallace A. Walker '50 Michael J. Miklancic '82 Gordon E. Sumner '51 Keith Freeman '83 Kevin R. Danner '96 Gene M. Baker '53 Jay A. Johnston '83 Charles B. Wagenblast '96 Dale R. Wood '59 Steve O'Donnel '83 Brian M. Zieser '96 Wesley D. Cole '60 Leigh J. Huseby '60 Theodore M. Nelson '84 Lawrence R. Pearson '84 Tyler W. Crane '97 Geoff T. Ryan '97 Michael B. Yost '95 Roderick C. Briggs '61 Douglas R. Dawson '85 Frank L. Wooldridge '85 Thomas P. Hanson '98 G. Leon Gurney '62 Michael G. Curtis '86 Andrew D. Ledbetter '98 Jay Burnard '64 Phillip E. Smith '86 Brett D. Brown '99 John R. Burnard '64 H. Kevin Steensma '86 James D. Gardner '64 Christopher O. Roberts '99 Bradley Adams '00 Robert A. Smith '60 Dennis R. Wilson '97 David L. Kludt '66 Matt B. Berge '87 Peter 1. Estep '87 Jeffrey T. Mouck '87 Thomas R. Proctor '66 JeffL. Starr'87 Tobe H. Harberd '01 Robert M. Dzurick '68 Peter M. McHugh '88 Mark D. Horning '02 Scott B. Martin '68 Michael D. Bini '88 Justin M. Karle '03 John F. McDaniel Jr. '68 Barry M. Bolton '88 Jess Moore '03 2Lt. Shawn E. Dunsmoor '88 Brett R. Noyes '03 Joe Spears '04 Thomas M. Hennes '65 James T. Anderson '69 Matthew G. Glem '00 Aaron J. Kennedy '00 Jon W. Claeson '70 Michael P. Fergin '88 Daniel S. Coyle '70 Shawn T. Hammons '88 Andrew Wurdeman '04 Gerald E. Garner '70 Chris P. Knox '88 Jim B. Hoppe '70 Thomas S. Nevers Jr. '88 Apolonio DeLovino III '05 Casey Rogalette '05 Michael L. Keel '71 Darrin S. Rowan '88 Ben Overfield '06 Dennis V. Thompson '72 Lloyd Wright '72 James A. Bergem '90 Patrick E. Brett '74 Brian K. Bliesner '90 Please Update Your Martin P. Pedersen '74 Jeffrey S. Weber '90 Andrew J. Burger '91 LCdr. Terry C. Pierce '74 Todd R. Gordon '91 It is a goal of Pi Mu Chapter to Steven V. Rush '74 Greg J. Moeller '91 get graduates back in touch with one another. In order to do this, we need your personal information. In addi tion to using this information in the newsletter, we update our chapter Keith J. Barta '77 Jonathan M. Pattinson '91 Leslie W. Greer '77 Dr. Shawn H.D. West '91 Richard P. Hoehne '77 Steven K. Jacobson '78 Kevin F. Wing '91 Scott C. Ambrese '92 Kenneth A. Pilcher '78 Ian P. Ashbaugh '92 Dana R. Elmslie '79 Bjorn H. Boisen '93 Leigh B. Woodruff '79 John E. Hughes '93 Christopher J. Leman '93 Sarkis Zeitjian '79 Samuel E. Peckham '93 Mark M. Lindeman '80 Matthew E. Taylor '93 Charles B. Miller '79 David D. Rutherford '80 Karl A. Moore '94 Jeffrey D. Sawyer '80 Jeffrey M. Dawson '94 Dennis J. Skok '80 Dan J. Sumerlin '94 Joe P. Kilpatrick '81 Douglas B. Ashford '82 Kendrick L. Suvada '94 Keith L. Leslie '82 Erik J. Lund '95 John R. Martin '82 Jon T. Wilson '95 Eric D. Swanson '94 Information records. The newsletter is also a forum for graduates to send messages to former classmates and express themselves on campus or university issues. In cluding your involvement with the fraternity (past or present) is also encouraged. Please keep in mind that we peri odically dispose of all material we collect. Therefore, it is very impor tant to date and update your personal information at least once a year. Also, please be assured that your