The Beaver Fiji Kappa Omicron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta 348 NW 25th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330 Oregon State University Winter 2009 Brothers, We hope you enjoy this edition of The Beaver FIJI. We have had a great response to our Graduate Edition (Summer 2008), and we thank all those brothers who have gotten involved with the chapter. The Fiji Smoker and the 2009 Norris Pig Dinner are coming up (details at right), and we hope to see many of you at these events. Please join us if you can! 2008 Pledges were welcomed by a waterfall on Jump Day. The new Fiji pledges are introduced on page 2. Inside this issue, you’ll find coverage of our first-ever KO Klassic Golf Tournament, which took place in September 2008. Also, there’s a report from the Portland KO Graduate Chapter, and an introduction to Kappa Omicron’s newest pledge class. Pergé! — The Men of Kappa Omicron November 29, 2008: Ron Enna ’65 holds a pennant from the 1964 Rose Bowl. All Beaver fans were “smelling roses” just before the Civil War game. (We won’t repeat the score — but the Beavers will be back next fall!) Coming Events Fiji Smoker Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 Lucky Labrador Beer Hall 1945 NW Quimby Portland, OR All you can eat pizza buffet! Cost: $10 for food and expenses. RSVP: Devin Ivey iveyd@onid.orst.edu For directions to the Lucky Labrador, go to www.luckylab.com or call 503-517-4352. Norris Pig Dinner Friday, May 22, 2009 McMenamins Kennedy School 5736 NE 33rd Ave. Portland, OR 97211 503-249-3983 kennedy@ mcmenamins.com Rooms Available! September 25, 2008: The Beavers beat #1 USC — final score 27-21. What a game! After the final play, students prepared to rush the field. We have 10 rooms on reserve at the Kennedy School until April 22 for members of KO Chapter. For booking, call the Kennedy School at 503-249-3983. More information to follow. \r\nBea v er F Beav Fii ji 2 Winter 2009 Adrian Gonzalez Meet the Pledges I am from Woodburn, Oregon, and attended Woodburn Academy of Art, Science, and Technology. I was involved in many clubs, student council, and sports throughout high school. Since seventh grade, I have wanted to attend Oregon State, thanks to the university’s “Gear Up” program at my middle school. I visited the campus many times before enrolling. My major is in political science, and I’m thinking of pursuing a double major in Spanish. I chose Phi Gamma Delta because I believe the Fraternity can help me achieve my goals and become a better man. I feel a strong bond with the members who helped me make the choice to join. Alan Louie I picked Oregon State as my college simply because I needed a change of pace and scenery. I am originally from Eugene, and if I had stayed there and gone to the University of Oregon, my life would not have changed in the least. Besides that, I had decided that engineering was to be my choice of major, and OSU was the place to get the best education. I chose Phi Gamma Delta because I liked the idea of having the brothers there for support and friendship. The brothers made me feel welcome, and I found I had a strong connection with them. Bradley Barringer I am from Salem, Oregon. My family moved there from Dallas, Oregon, when I was six, and I joined the Cub Scouts shortly after that. Eventually, I went on to earn my Eagle Scout. I enjoy meeting and getting to know other people, and my favorite sport is snowboarding. Until the middle of my senior year in high school, I was set on becoming a firefighter. When I realized my love of automobile mechanics, I decided to come to Oregon State to study mechanical engineering. During an OS Start session, I stopped by the Fiji house and have enjoyed the company of the members ever since. I share their values as well as their drive in academics. Jacob Lemieux I chose to come to Oregon State because I felt comfortable and at home when I visited. OSU’s dedication to academics put it above other universities that interested me. The campus is smaller, and everyone I have met so far has the same goal in mind: to get a degree. Currently, I am studying psychology and hope to make it to graduate school or continue at OSU. I chose Phi Gamma Delta because of its academic focus. I shared many of the same values as the members, which made it easier for me to be myself around them. Fijis are known as the gentlemen on campus, and that is a major reason I chose to pledge. Alex Schultz Beaverton, Oregon, is my hometown. I attended Jesuit High School, where I played lacrosse and was a part of the campus ministry. My passions are hiking, camping, and landscape/ outdoor photography. I was a Boy Scout until my 18th birthday, and I earned my Eagle Scout. Most of my life I was a die-hard Duck fan, but I came to OSU because of my major: mechanical engineering. It is also important to me that OSU gives its students everything they need to succeed. I was interested in Phi Gamma Delta because I knew a few of the members. I found that Fiji’s morals were similar to my own, and that the Fraternity provided an environment for members to achieve their fullest potential. Michael Bingham I first started going to college at Portland Community College, working toward a degree in psychology. After my first year, I transferred to the University of Memphis. During my time at the U of M, I changed my major to biology. Over the summer, I came to the realization that I wanted to work with marine animals. Given this, it came to my attention that a landlocked state would not be the best program for me. This prompted me to transfer to Oregon State. Before the term started, a friend recommended I investigate the Greek system. After reading through the information presented on the Oregon State Web site, I determined that Fiji would be the most fitting environment for me. Riley Anderson Hi, my name is Riley Anderson and I am a freshman studying electrical engineering. I have lived in Seattle, Washington, my entire life. I played many different sports, including nine years of football, soccer, baseball, and lacrosse. I coached an 8th grade football team with my father as a summer job, and I’m also a certified snowboard instructor. I chose Oregon State because of the small town and community support for the university, as well as the proximity to my home. My dad and all his brothers were in fraternities at the University of Washington and Washington State. I chose Fiji after attending the rafting trip in the summer. A dry house is important to me because I feel a wet house would distract me from my academics. \r\nWinter 2009 3 Phi Gamma Delt a Delta KO Chapter News As Kappa Omicron Chapter enters its 88th year, things look bright for the future. Last year’s focus on strengthening the bonds between the graduate and undergraduate brothers resulted in a schedule of events offering more opportunities for Fiji brothers of all ages to rekindle our fraternal bond. As we begin 2009, scholarship and recruitment return to the focus of chapter operations. Undergraduate brother Ben Briscoe ’09 was appointed graduate relations chairman at the beginning of 2008. During Work Week 2008, the brothers spent several He came into this position realizing days chopping up the oak tree that fell during finals that it had been underused for many week of spring term. years, and that there needed to be more effort put into reaching out to our graduate brothers. He began forming a plan to include four graduate events in the year. While the chapter had done well in continuing the Norris Pig Dinner through the years, there seemed to be a lack of informal events to encourage interaction among KO brothers of all ages. This plan of Ben’s became a reality when the chapter conducted a recruitment barbecue on Lake Oswego that included graduates, and showed that membership in Phi Gamma Delta is “Not for college days alone!” That event was followed by a golf tournament in Corvallis this past fall. Named the “KO Klassic,” the graduates and undergraduates who attended had a great time, despite the heavy morning fog. The chapter is excited about the next two events, both of which will be held in the Portland area. A Fiji Smoker — an informal get-together for all Fijis — is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, at the Lucky Labrador Beer Hall. Then, to finish up the academic year, we will have the annual KO Norris Pig Dinner on Friday, May 22, at McMenamins Kennedy School. We hope to see you at one of these events! After this year’s typical fall term As fall term was coming to a close, the brothers added recruitment, the chapter focused its some Holiday light to Greek Row. effort on recruiting men informally for the year. Instituting a new way of recruiting under recruitment chair Iain Schoenberg ’11, the chapter has already pledged another man. The chapter is actively recruiting an additional 10 men who are enrolled at OSU. Also, recommendations for next fall have already started coming in, and our recruitment list for incoming freshmen currently stands at seven men. If you know of any young men coming to Oregon State University next fall who could be good Fijis, please contact Iain Schoenberg at (503) 412-9672. Kappa Omicron has instituted more stringent scholarship requirements in the past year to ensure that academics remain a priority. After fall term, the brothers agreed that our increased study hours helped them to remain focused on their academic pursuits. We are all excited to see Kappa Omicron return to academic excellence in the coming year. As you can see, we are extremely busy here at Kappa Omicron, but be assured that the brothers still have adequate time to entertain the females here at Oregon State University. We will host a social event with the women of ΑΧΩ, and we have many other date functions planned. Again, we hope to see you at a graduate event soon, and we wish you the best until then! Sincerely, The Men of Kappa Omircon WANTED: Graduate Fiji brothers to serve on the KO Association Board and to fill other positions supporting the undergraduate chapter. For information, contact Alan Thayer, alan@thinkIGL.com. Do You Know a Potential Fiji? New recruits are the lifeblood of our Fraternity. Do you have a son who will be going to OSU? Do you know some other young man who could be a future Fiji? Think of your friends and people you know from your work, church, clubs, associations. Any potential Fijis there? Talk to them about Phi Gamma Delta, and call Iain Schoenberg 503-412-9672. To join the KO Fiji e-mail list, contact Devin Ivey: iveyd@ onid.orst.edu \r\nBea v er F Beav Fii ji 4 Winter 2009 KO Klassic 2008 On September 27, 2008, KO Fijis got together at the Trysting Tree Golf Course in Corvallis for the first ever KO Klassic Golf Tournament. Brothers from all generations of Kappa Omicron attended the event. Even through a dense fog, most managed to shoot a good game. All who participated had a good time, and it was agreed that the event will be held again next year. Look to future issues of The Beaver FIJI for information about next year’s tournament. In 1st place was group 2 with brothers Ryan Briscoe ’83, Ken St. Pierre ’70, and Tom Picht, Graduate Initiate ’02. They collectively shot a 62. In 2nd place was group 1 with brothers Al Lindstrom ’51, Bob Hedges ’51, and Bob Strader, U of WA. They collectively shot a 77. In 3rd place was group 3 with brothers Tom Lien ’02, Steve Richards ’02, and Tyler Ashburn ’03. They collectively shot a 78. In 4th place was group 4 with brothers Brent Wehage ’11, Mark Mills ’07, and pledge Riley Anderson. They collectively shot a 79. Brother Ken St. Pierre tees off. His team of brothers Ryan Briscoe and Tom Picht took first place in the tournament. Awards Short Drive: Tom Lien Long Drive: Tom Picht KP: Ryan Briscoe Brother Al Lindstrom prepares to sink a putt while his team mates, brothers Bob Strader and Bob Hedges, watch. Brother Mark Mills, pledge Riley Anderson, and brother Brent Wehage took a minute to pose for the camera before teeing off into the fog. Portland Graduate Chapter Wins Award At the 2008 Ekklesia in Miami, the Portland Fiji Graduate Chapter was recognized as the third-place winner in national competition for the Horace I. Brightman Award for graduate chapters with less than 75 members. The prestigious award honors outstanding graduate chapters in the United States. The Portland Graduate Chapter was established after the 2002 Ekklesia, which was held in Portland. Part of our goal and function as a Fiji Graduate Chapter is to support the KO undergraduates in any way we can. In 2008, we co-hosted a Rush function at the home of brother Bob Wilhelm, KO ’64. The event was a success, with two rushees signing pledge cards. Both of these young men have joined the KO Chapter. The Portland Graduate Chapter held four lunches in 2008 with prominent local dignitaries as guest speakers. In the fall, we held a luncheon at the world headquarters of the Nike Corporation, and after lunch, we had a tour of the Nike “campus.” We also enjoyed the fourth annual “Beer Bust” at a local watering hole — the Goose Hollow Inn, which is owned by Fiji brother and former Portland Mayor Bud Clark. A number of Fiji graduates participated in the First Annual KO Klassic Golf Tournament, held at Trysting Tree Golf Course in Corvallis. (See photos on this page.) The KO Klassic promises to become a great event each year. We look forward to expanding our membership and seeing more Fiji graduates at future gatherings of the Portland Graduate Chapter. We received a disc from National Headquarters containing names and e-mail addresses of Portland area Fiji brothers. With help from brother Gary Long, Cincinnati University, e-mail notices for lunches and other events will go out to more than 500 Fiji brothers. Our next Graduate Chapter luncheon is planned for Tuesday, February 10, at the Stockpot Restaurant in Beaverton. The undergraduate brothers at KO have a standing invitation to attend. If you or a Fiji brother you know did not receive an e-mail notice, please contact Al Lindstrom at bigallind@comcast.net. It is our goal to build a Graduate Directory for the purpose of improving our networking. Also, visit our Web site: www.pdxfiji@pdxfiji.com. Members of the Portland Graduate Chapter committee are Andy Bennett, EO ’93; Dick Bixler, KO ’51; Ron Enna, KO ’65; Bob Hedges, KO ’51; Al Lindstrom, KO ’51; and Phil Traa, KO ’95. \r\nWinter 2009 5 Phi Gamma Delt a Delta obituaries Hubert M. Cook, ’32-133, died at his home in Dallas, Texas, on July 29, 2007, after a lengthy illness. He was the retired owner of Cook’s Modern Home, a successful furniture business he started in 1950, after moving to Dallas from Riverside, California. Brother Cook attended Oregon State and The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and he cherished lifelong friendships with Fiji brothers from both schools. He was a founder of The North Texas Region of The Classic Car Club of America. His interest in fine and unusual foreign and domestic motor cars built from 1925 to 1948 continued throughout his adult life. Surviving family members include his wife of 36 years, Betty Hill Cook; daughters, Susan Cook Nettle and Nancy Cook Kendzior; son, William Robb Cook; five grandchildren; and twin great-granddaughters. Brother Cook was predeceased by his first wife, Mable Robb Cook, who was the mother of his children. Henry W. Brands, ’35-174, of Portland, died at his home on August 31, 2008. He graduated from Oregon State with a degree in civil engineering and was a reserve officer in the Army. As a college student, Henry played on the Oregon State golf team with his twin brother, M. Dwane Brands, ’35-175. During World War II, Henry served as an officer in Washington, DC, with the Army Corps of Engineers. After the war, he returned to Portland to join his father at the Coast Cutlery Company. He would eventually acquire Coast Cutlery with Dwane, and then pass it on to his son, David, the third-generation owner of the company. Henry remained active in the business until 2005. He also owned two McGregor’s General Merchandise stores, in Corvallis and Tillamook. He married Nancy Young in 1949, and they celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in July 2008. He was a lifelong member of Waverley Country Club, where he spent many Saturday afternoons with his golfing companions and many Sunday afternoons with Nancy and their four children. Later, he loved entertaining all of his children and grandchildren with long summer afternoons at the Waverley pool. He was also a lifetime member, former president, and district governor of the Serra Club, a Catholic organization devoted to supporting vocations to the clergy. In 2001, Henry and Nancy received the Jesuit High School St. Peter Canisius Award for service and leadership to Catholic education, an award which he deeply appreciated. In addition to his wife, Nancy, Henry is survived by two daughters, Sally Brands and Laurie Gagne; two sons, H.W. (Bill) Brands, Jr., and David Brands; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Thanks to A. Burton Lind ’43 for sending this information to the graduate office. M. Dwane Brands, ’35-175, twin brother of Henry W. Brands, ’35-174, died December 21, 2008. He was a resident of Milwaukie, Oregon. The two brothers were born in 1914. They played golf on the Oregon State golf team, and graduated with honors in 1935. Dwane went to work for the Army Corps of Engineers in 1939, and was associated with the Corps until he retired in 1979. He also worked with his brother Henry at the Coast Cutlery Company. He and his wife, Marion, were married nearly 70 years, and she was with him when he passed away. Their son wrote, “Dad would say his body was ‘just worn out’ from 94 years of a full life. His marriage, his family, and his faith were what guided his life.” Dwane loved the Serra Club, a club dedicated to increasing vocations to the priesthood. His longtime membership in the organization led him to help update the archives. He also loved golf and maintained a single-digit handicap well into his 70s. Dwane’s brother Henry preceded him in death by just a few months. Surviving family members include, in addition to his wife Marion, two sons, Michael and James; a daughter, Mary Kay; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Two sons are deceased. Thanks to A. Burton Lind ’43 for sending this information to the graduate office. Charles R. Fuller, ’35-177, died October 9, 2007, according to the Oregon Stater. He was a native Californian and a 48year resident of Newport Beach. Brother Fuller is survived by two daughters, five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Dalton D. Johnson, Jr., ’50-411, of Lebanon, Oregon, died October 6, 2007, at age 83. During World War II, he served in the US Army Air Corps and was discharged in 1945. He married his high school sweetheart, Sally Irvine, in 1946, and completed his degree in forestry and business at Oregon State in 1951. In the same year, he opened a photography business in Lebanon, and in 1959, he added a printing business. He retired in 1984. Brother Johnson was a past president of the Oregon Photography Society, served as exalted ruler of the Lebanon Elks Lodge, and was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge and American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Sally; two sons, Steve and Dalton III; a daughter, Suzie Carlos; four granddaughters; and a great-grandson. Gerald W. Ulett, ’51-441, passed away February 5, 2008, in Kent, Washington. He was 80. Jerry enlisted in the Navy right after he graduated from high school in Coquille, Oregon, and he enrolled at Oregon State after his military service. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He worked in city government in Eugene, Albany, Pendleton, Coquille, and Coos Bay in Oregon, before moving to Washington State. Jerry’s family wrote, “Those who worked with him were better for the experience. Jerry’s two passions were learning and humor. He was always researching and exploring new areas. His thirst for knowledge was virtually unquenchable. He was an avid computer geek and wonderful chef. He would bake bread and rolls he shared constantly with family and friends. The first thing everyone remembers is his delightful sense of humor. He collected and edited The (In)Complete Book of Atrocious Puns, Volume II. He never wrote Volume I (an example of his humor). To the pleasure and torture of humanity, he passed his humor on to his children.” Jerry is survived by Peggy, his wife of 59 years; children, Sylvia Peterson, John Ulett, and Barbara Burnsed; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Robert D. Watt, former national Treasurer and Archon of Phi Gamma Delta, died June 10, 2008, at age 95. He was also a former international president of the Phi Gamma Delta Education Foundation. A 1935 graduate of the University of Washington, Bob Watt was an avid inventor, entrepreneur, and active community member in his home city of Seattle. During World War II, Bob worked for the Webster Brinkley Company, where he was the lead designer of the major mechanical systems for the Navy’s LSTs (Landing Ship Tank) used in amphibious landings. He built his father’s small oil burner business into Electro-Watt, one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of home and industrial heating equipment in the Pacific Northwest. Survivors include his wife, Laura; a son; two daughters; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. \r\nBea v er F Beav Fii ji 6 Winter 2009 Fiji Fables Andrew M. Martin, ’73-855, and his wife, Lauralee (ΠΒΦ-OSU), live at 5700 SW Reservoir Ave., Corvallis, OR 97333. Their son, Jeffrey, is 26, and daughter, Jennifer, is 23. Andy writes, “I’m retiring back to Corvallis to work on the farm, raising livestock on pasture. See www.4BaldHillFarm.com. Stop in at the farm store to visit us.” Call Andy at 541-740-5431 or send e-mail to ammartin@comcast.net. Samuel C. Skillern III, ’78-999, sent a note saying that John Cox ’82 “has a son, Matthew, who was named to the All-State team in high school baseball. Matthew was also named the baseball player of the region by the Salem Statesman Journal. Matt is not going to OSU, however (boo hoo!).” Sam and his work with the Salem Leadership Foundation was featured in the Summer 2008 Beaver FIJI. His e-mail address is sam@salemlf.org. Gerald E. Van Zandt, ’90-1170, writes: “I recently transferred with Hewlett-Packard from the Portland area, where we’d been since 1995, to the Houston area — just a few days before Hurricane Ike hit Texas! We’re enjoying the Texas weather and wide open spaces. Y’all are welcome to call if you’re in or near the Houston area!” Gerry and his family — wife Laura (ΠΒΦ-U of Denver), Antal (9), and Sofia (5) — now live at 23 Pine Needle Pl., The Woodlands, TX 77382. Gerry can be reached at 281-362-5977 or gerryvz@comcast.net. Jareer Kasrawi, ’93-1262, writes: “I am an area sales director for Cardionet, a cardiac diagnostic company based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Our son, Amani, was born this year (August 2008), and joined Wendy (Western OR Univ.), Amira (2½), and me in the Valley of the Sun, Arizona, where we currently reside.” Write to him at 4092 S. Danyell Dr., Chandler, AZ 85249, or send e-mail to jareer.kasrawi@cardionet.com. Marcus B. Hill, ’96-1352, a k a “Beavus,” continues to study and live in Salem. His interests are geology, math, and science. Contact him at marcusbhill@yahoo.com, 503-581-6010, or 5741 Lipscomb St. SE, Salem, OR 97317. Kyle R. Templin, ’03-1436, has moved to 13230 SE Hubbard Rd., #30, Clackamas, OR 97015. Jim D. “J.D.” Cant, ’03-1400, won the Outstanding Young Member Award for Region I (of six regions in the US) of the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE). He was recognized at the NAAE national convention in North Carolina in December 2008. J.D. is an agriculture teacher and Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisor at Imbler High School in Imbler, Oregon. The NAAE published this statement by J.D. on the organization’s Web site, www.naae.org: “Each student that walks into my classroom needs to be equipped to learn, grow, and work. Student learning is based upon a willingness to commit to the program. Student activities assist members in getting a complete education and experience in agriculture education.” J.D. and his wife, Audrey, have a little girl, Jayda Kaye. The family lives at 66795 Hibberd Rd., Imbler, OR 97841. 2008 Honor R oll Roll Many thanks to the 71 KO brothers listed below, who contributed a total of $6,485 in 2008. And thanks to A. Burton Lind, ’43-299, who has already started the new program year with his contribution for 2009. Please remember, your support of Kappa Omicron Chapter and the The Beaver FIJI is always needed and appreciated. Note: Brothers whose total 2008 donations via the graduate communications program were $100 or more are designated by the star before their names. Thanks to all! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Hubert M. Cook in memoriam Henry W. Brands Berlan Lemon Donald A. Bourne Rupert E. Fixott A. Burton Lind Gordon Petrie David W. Graham Warren F. McClure Byron F. Disselhorst G. Patrick March Norman K. Seethoff Harold W. Logsdon, Jr. Edward E. Wilson John D. Rowell John J. Amort Frank G. Sauer John R. Deniston Carl M. Knudson Roy E. Phelan Richard M. Bixler Richard N. Dodd Therone C. Gorden J. Thomas Schneider A. T. Woodhouse 32 35 41 42 43 43 43 44 44 45 45 45 46 46 48 49 49 50 50 50 51 51 52 52 52 133 174 265 278 293 299 305 316 323 334 342 346 362 371 377 380 396 403 413 418 425 426 450 458 459 Joseph J. Cornell ★ Arthur H. Kroeger ★ Gordon R. Everett Charles G. Peterson Earl M. Snyder ★ John H. Hudson ★ Robert D. Moody ★ Kenneth R. Poorman ★ Gary W. Runes Ronald R. Dueltgen ★ Michael S. Lucas K. Larry Clark ★ Bert E. Loughmiller Lynn A. Aikman ★ Ronald I. Enna John N. Constans Gerald R. Durbin ★ Colin L. Walker ★ Gerald C. Schmidt William W. Sims ★ Stephen A. Enna ★ Kenneth S. Miller, Jr. Allan K. Yost ★ Kenneth A. Dobberpuhl ★ Terence H. Dunn 53 53 54 56 59 60 60 61 61 62 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 66 67 67 68 68 68 71 71 465 469 482 514 575 585 593 610 612 621 641 654 661 669 672 692 695 707 726 727 733 740 747 806 808 Jon P. Hudson ★ James E. North ★ William L. Beckley Timothy E. Drury Andrew M. Martin John R. Nevers, Jr. ★ Richard M. Hulden ★ Jon T. Rodriguez ★ Michael L. Hutchinson John K. Hedges ★ Paul K. Davis ★ Gerald E. Van Zandt ★ Scott C. Viehouser ★ Cory M. Cunningham Michael P. Snell Jareer Kasrawi ★ Joel E. Kachmarek ★ Michael W. Reggiani Marcus B. Hill Benjamin J. Binek Steven A. Bastian 72 72 73 73 73 73 81 82 84 84 85 90 92 93 90 93 92 94 96 98 02 830 836 847 850 855 856 993 1032 1055 1061 1084 1170 1237 1256 1261 1262 1283 1300 1352 1363 1424