A Publication of Kappa Omicron of Phi Gamma Delta Kappa Omicron 348 NW 25th St., Corvallis, OR 97330 Spring 1992 PI The "Fiji Fleet" consisted of five vintage autos: three Model T Fords, a WillysKnight, and — was the other a Hupmobile? The owners were (front row, 1-r): Andrew R. Porter, '37-202; Samuel D. Burks,'38-209; Jack Albright; Richard H. Mote, '38-217 (in the car); C. H. "Scram" Graham,'35-178; and Wallace E. "Bud" Baker, '38-208. Second row: Jerome F. Ruzek, '37-204; Wimbush; Walter M. Hulden, '38-213; Jensen; Franklin H. Nichoson,'37-200; Wintermute; Warren D. Jones, '38-214; Robert A. Lee, '37-199; Ronald G. Esson, '38-211; Henry S. Burdin, Jr., '37-194; McKalson; antl Gaehler. Back row; Whiting; Jack F. McEachern, '35-181; William S. Hood, '37-198; Steams D. Eason, '36-189; Cylos W. Dunsmoor,'38-210; and Meredith M. Huggins, '38-212. The time? Fall term, i ic- ..i V- 1934. Norris Pig Dinner a Success The Really Good Guys Seventy-two graduate brothers attended the 1992 Norris Pig Dinner. The earliest class represented was 1935, and the youngest was 1986. Jim Collins,'46-353, and Chuck Gassman, '46-356, were co-chairmen. The 1993 affair will have Len Frank, '54-485, as the lead man. Here are those good guys again. These are the graduate brothers who, since the first of 1992, have contributed a "C-note" for dues or for building funds as of June 1. Our sincere thanks There were 17 golfers who attended and 13 others who con tributed to dinner costs but were unable to attend. Our grateful thanks to them. It is reported that there were six sets of "sires and sons." They were; Phil Brandt, Jr.,'36-187, and Bill,'69-751; Allan Thomp son, '56-519, and Doug,'85-1099; Lee Dressier, '46-355, and Dan,'77-943; Dick Weaver,'56-521, and Jon,'85-1106; and John Poorman, Jr., '63-646, and Andy,'95. There was also one tri ple: Bob Morrison, '43-302, with Jim, '84-1064, and David, '86-1123. go to: L. Wade Sims, '30-122 George E. Covert, Jr., '31-124 J. Miller Allen, '33-149 Charles V. Ruzek, Jr., '37-203 Jim 0. Centers, '46-352 Charles H. Herman, Jr., '46-358 John H. Hudson,'60-585 Tom J. Braden, '62-617 Tom F. Basgen,'64-652 John E. Geiger,'64-658 Bert E. Loughmiller, '64-661 Jim A. Helm,'65-675 Terry H. Dunn,'71-808 Tom H. Davis,'83-1040 How about those three of'64? Our total received so far this calendar year is just below $3,000, and our goal is $10,000. How about some help from some of you new contributors? Remember — the only gift that is too small is no gift at all! — C. H."Scram" Graham Rush Referral Card Enclosed The chapter needs our help this year. This summer the rush committee and the undergraduate members will be competing against not only the other fraternities but also the dorms. The dorms now have exercise rooms and selective menus PHIL AND BILL BRANDT DAN AND LEE DRESSLER at mealtimes as attractions. All this is due to an expected reduc tion in enrollment. Please, take the time to check with neighbors, friends, and if possible, high school staff and use the enclosed card to get the name or names of prospective brothers back to the rush chairman. Thanking you in advance, — Tom Jackson \r\nPage 2 Spring 1992 THE BEAVER FIJI AT'pI^TION!|€lass^S|qfheg^Os^ ReakiiqniPlarinled foir''Juiy 9,^^93' ' James R Gillilaii, '50-408, and his wife, Nancy, live at 48089 S. Strowbridge Rd., Oregon City, OR 97045. They are fthe parents of Jim (39) and Ron (36). Jim, Sr., is a retired con struction company owner and part-time farmer, and enjoys fishing and tennis. He writes,"We have purchased a winter home in Tucson, Arizona, and enjoy November through March in the sun. April through October we're busy on the Oregon farm." Bob Morrison, *43-302, is at it again, and don't say you weren't forewarned. All brothers that have any indentification with any of the classes from 1940 through 1949 are invited to return for one tremendous, coeducational reunion on the weekend of July 9, 1993. Details will be in the mail from "Mo" sometime soon, or you may write to him at 1700 SW Martha St., Portland, OR 97201. Please plan to attend so there will be a tremendous turnout! Laurence M. Baugh,'58-602, and his wife, Kay(nB4>, OSU '58), live at 6953 SW Foxfield Ct., Portland, OR 97225. They are the parents of Steve (29), Greg (26), and Matt (21). Larry is in sales and marketing for Specialty Building Materials. He enjoys golf, exercising, and Beaver sports, and writes,"We return ed to Oregon in January 1991; we're very pleased to be back in the Northwest!" Obituary Robert D. Junge, Sr.,'30-CorneIl, passed away on March 18, 1991. He had been a resident of Corvallis, Oregon. Fiji Fables John T. Keeier,'33-156, and his wife, Velma, live at 18755 W. Bernardo Dr., ^1055, San Diego, CA 92127. They are the parents of Wylie (53), Ronald (50), and Carolyn (43). John en joys fly fishing and writes,"We just moved to a retirement com munity — Casa de las Campanas, Ranch Bernardo, CA. We're playing golf, swimming, etc." Richard B. Bailey,'40-243, and his wife, Viginia, are the parents of Richard, Jr.(45), Scott(41), and Mark (33). Richard writes,"Scott Bailey f73-846], our ^son, fooled experts and married Derenda Faias in Honolulu on April 11 aboard the sail ing vessel *Lady Barbara'off Waikiki." Richard and Viginia receive mail at PO Box 1153, Camas, WA 98607. Thomas F. Basgen, '64-652, and his wife, Linda (nB4>, OSU), live at 9 Soi 33 Sukhumvit, ^12B, Bangkok, Thailand, 10110. They have four sons ("if we had only known!"). Thomas writes, "Bangkok is a super place! If visiting, give us a call." John L. Smith,'68-744, and his wife, Laura, are the parents of Karen (24), Mike (21), Josh (19), Jenny (16), and Nathan (13). They reside at 2466 Springbrook Rd., Medford, OR 97504. John is a sales manager at Pacific Northwest Software (3 mos.). His interests include Mt. Ashland Ski Patrol and Rouge Fly Fishers. John informs, "I spent five months trying to sell sawmill equip ment. The forest product industry remains sadly depressed. Then I drew my first unemployment checks for two and one-half months. It was great! Now I'm working as the IBM new account territory agent for southwest Oregon. I spent last winter as the ski patrol director on Mt. Ashland." Sam C. Skillern III,'82-999, and his wife, Jennifer (Seat tle Pacific '83), live at 1630 Lake Washington Blvd., Seattle, WA 98122. "Skilldaddy" writes, "News Flash! 'Bill' Murphy John W. Barnes,'40-244, USA-Ret., writes from 22022 SE f80-1005]has been found! After all these years of searching for 40th Ct., Issaquah, WA 98027,"We enjoyed our 51-day cruise Bill (and lambasting him)in these pages of The Beaver Fiji, he is finally found! He even wrote in the last issue (not scintillating prose, but not bad for an engineer!). Anyone who knew and liked Bill should drop him a note. Good to hear from you, buddy!" Bill lives at 695 Glenside Dr., Lafayette, CA 94549. around South America on the ^Regent Sea' in the fall of 1991 so much that we're going to do it again in 1992. This April, we took a Caribbean cruise with our three kids and their spouses to celebrate our 50th anniversary." 1992 Honor Roll of Contributors A warm "thank you" is extended to each and every Fiji who generously supported Kappa Omicron Chapter's efforts at graduate relations via The Beaver Fiji newsletter. Through May 31, 1992,63 graduate brothers contributed a total of $2,920. The commitment of these graduate brothers to help us reach our goal of a self-supporting communications program and to assist the KO Building Fund is greatly appreciated. Send your contribution, along with some news, today! Name Class Yr. & No. Myron E. Doty 41 259 Kenneth R. Poorman 61 610 Dillane G. Schloth Buell E. Wilcox Robert P. Moser 27 92 Walter H. Smith 41 271 Thomas J. Braden 62 617 27 93 A. Burton Lind 43 299 64 652 28 98 Byron F. Disselhorst 45 334 64 658 Charles M. Cartwright 30 114 45 342 64 661 L. Wade Sims 30 122 46 351 Ronald 1. Enna 65 672 George E. Covert, Jr. 31 124 G. Patrick March William R. Blade James O. Centers Thomas F. Basgen John E. Geiger Bert E. Loughmiller 46 352 James A. Helm 65 675 William D. Aitken 32 131 Charles H. Herman, Jr. 46 358 Steven H. Adams 66 687 John M. Poorman, Sr. 32 140 377 Gerald R. Durbin 141 49 381 Kenneth S. Miller, Jr. 49 387 John L. Smith 66 68 68 695 32 33 John D. Rowell Bud J. Curtner Robert F. Kline 48 Arthur J. Porter J. Miller Allen John T. Keeier 33 156 Donald A. Edy 50 405 Terrence H. Dunn 71 808 Grant W. Perry Charles V. Ruzek, Jr. Jerome Ruzek in memoriam 35 183 James P. Gillilan 50 408 James E. North 72 836 37 203 50 419 William G. Lally 79 961 37 204 51 437 999 38 213 51 442 83 1040 39 39 223 Richard A. Koch 52 453 Samuel C. Skillern 111 Thomas H. Davis Robert E. Barnes 82 Walter M. Hulden John. M. Alexander Martin L. Reilly Richard A. Schoeberg Roger L. Weinheimer 228 A. T. Woodhouse 52 459 Paul K. Davis 85 1084 39 230 George D. Shields 53 477 85 1096 Burdette W. Launtz 39 232 Donald E. Brehm 59 556 David A. Long James M. Harvey Richard B. Bailey 40 243 John H. Hudson 60 John W. Barnes 40 244 Laurence M. Baugh 61 585 602 Robert G. Fowler, Jr. Richard B. Kennedy 149 740 744 84 1052 86 1101