The Beaver Fiji A Publication of Kappa Omicron of Phi Gamma Delta Kappa Omicron 348 NW 25th St., Corvallis, OR 97330 Winter 1998 Meet Our Newest Brothers as an assistant in the lab. He is also a member of the Environmental Science Association and the Campus Crusade. David Klinkenberg: Dave is a sophomore from West Linn majoring in politcal science. A member of the Honors College, he is also an accomplished fiddle player with hopes of making his own CD in the near future. Minh "Kevin" Long: A senior majoring in psychology, Kevin hails from Los Angeles. He will be the first of the new class to graduate. After graduation, he will pursue his master's degree. Charles Woods: Charles is a sophomore geography major from Eugene. He is in the Air Force ROTC program and the Civil Air Patrol. Not surpris ingly, he looks forward to duty in the Air Force after graduation. Not pictured are two new pledges who joined us in February. Gabriel Carleton: Gabe is a sophomore from Hillsboro, Oregon; he is a chemical engineering Initiates are pictured with graduate brothers following the initiation ceremony on November 30, 1997. Front row (1-r): Brandon Antoni, Dave Klinkenberg, Andrew Ibert, Kevin Long, Vincent Kimura, and Bill Ander son. Back row: Tom Henshaw, Rupert Fixott, Alan Thayer, Tom Talbot, Don Bourne, and Tom Lewis. We have seven new brothers at the KO Chapter. This exciting new group of young men started with nothing but a stately old chapter house and in one term have organized themselves into a working nucleus of a new chapter! They were initiated into Phi Gamma Delta on November 30, 1997. The initiation ceremony was conducted by graduate brothers Tim Hornecker,'78-957, Tom Henshaw,'44-318, Tom Talbot,'43-307, Rupert Fix ott, '43-293, Don Bourne, '42-278, and "Scram" Graham, '35-178, aided by Section Chief Alan Thayer,'81-1002, and Purple Legionnaire Tom Lewis, '60-592. We all enjoyed going through the now 150-year-old ceremony with these fine young men. Here is a little bit about each of them: William Anderson: A sophomore. Bill is a construction management major. As the house manager, he is very involved in our repair projects. Bill's home is in Eugene. Brandon Antoni: From Tigard, Brandon is a sophomore majoring in business and German. He is active on campus — a member of the Associated Students of Oregon State University, the Student Conduct committee, the Academic Requirements Committee, and the Financial Aid Committee. Bran don was elected chapter president and is a candidate for ASOSU vice president. Andrew Ibert: Andrew's home is Portland; he is a junior mechanical engineering major. He is our resident electronics expert, able to work on everything from sound systems and TVs to the house telephone system. Vincent Kimura: From Honolulu, Hawaii, Vincent is a sophomore ma joring in environmental science. He is active in the OSU computer center major. Jeffrey Elliott: A sophomore in computer science, Jeffs home is Concord, California. With the chapter getting started again, these seven new brothers represent the foundation for growth that we need for the "new KO." They have embraced our new standards of substance-free liv ing, high academic standards, and excellence. If you are in Corvallis, stop by and meet them. You will like what you see. — Tom Lewis, Purple Legionnaire The "New KO" Alive and Well! As you probably know, when we re opened last fall, we did so with a new mis sion and an upgraded set of expectations. Some of the new rules include the following: 1. We are substance free. No alcohol or tobacco products are permitted in the chapter house or at any Fiji function. 2. We are emphasizing scholarship. The pledging and initiation minimums have been raised to 3.0 GPA (from high school) and 2.75 GPA (from OSU). 3. Financial stability. 4. No hazing. 5. Focus on campus involvement and personal development. \r\nPage 2 THE BEAVER FIJI How Are We Doing? Phi Gamma Delta International and two other national fraternities have announced that all chapters will be substancefree by the year 2000. Kappa Omicron is there today. We are also the first and only fraternity at OSU to have already im plemented this policy, leading to a more positive environment. For all three terms of our last full year of operation (1995-96), Phi Gamma Delta placed 24th out of 25 fraternities at OSU in scholarship. This fall, we were 12th! Considering all the distrac tions of organizing a new chapter from scratch, we can see what an accomplishment this was for our newest brothers. Five of the seven earned a GPA better than 3.0, and members have set their sights on being number one for this term. We require a 3.0 GPA from high school or a 2.75 GPA at OSU for pledging and initia tion. These high scholastic standards have set us apart. House bills are no longer paid monthly. They are paid on the first day of each term, in full. The house bill only covers **landlord** responsibilities — mortgage, electricity, gas, taxes, etc. The rest of the expenses are paid by the brothers from their own fund, which they administer. The undergraduates determine how much each brother pays. Also, each brother is eligible for a $200-per-term reduction in his house bill if he earns above a 3.0 for the previous term. These scholarships have motivated the brothers we have and offer an excellent recruiting tool for us. Hazing is a thing of the past. All Fijis, regardless of their class or membership status, participate in housework. We have a house manager who assigns the duties, and all participate. This procedure is working well; it seems to be a matter of what a person is used to. We are urging the brothers to be involved in campus ac tivities. Brandon Antoni, for example, is a candidate for ASOSU vice president. Also, our Section Chief, Alan Thayer, *81-1002, is developing a personal development program that has good possibilities of being adopted by Phi Gamma Delta International. We hope to begin using that program in the near future. Now that we have a nucleus of good men, our next challenge is to build our numbers. The new brothers have set scholarship and recruiting as their two main priorities for winter term. We hope that the next Beaver Fiji will introduce you to yet another set of new brothers at KO. — Tom Lewis, *60-592, Purple Legionnaire Remodeling Continues Thanks to the fantastic efforts of brother Ron Enna, *65-672, and his KO Capital Campaign Committee, and the dedicated efforts of brother Norm Seethoff, *45-346, our chief project manager, we have spent about $60,000 on much-needed repairs to our old chapter house. The house is basically in good shape. At age 75, however, it needs some upgrading. Furthermore, at the close of the last full year of operation in 1996, a fire in the kitchen caused severe damage to the stove and the air handling systems. Here is a list of some of the things that have been done with your generous contributions and what we plan to do as ad ditional funds become available. Completed fall term 1997: Repaired the damage caused by the kitchen fire Purchased new mattresses for the sleeping porch Installed new electrical outlets at all study desks (code requirement) Updated/repaired boiler and heating system Replaced toilets on second floor Recarpeted second-floor hall, study rooms, library, and sleeping porch Upgraded fire protection systems and exit lighting Winter t998 Replaced front gutters Repaired chain-link fence on basketball court Created a bicycle lockup area near back door Installed fireproof door on sleeping porch Performed general repair, carpentry, and wall patching Planned for next cycle, in 1998: Replace the roof Replace floor covering on first floor — carpet and tile Resurface the basement floor Repair chapter-room entrance and ventilation system Planned as funds are available: Repair exterior wood trim Paint inside and outside Recarpet third floor Repoint brick facing Replace deteriorated beams in front and drive-through Upgrade basement area At present, the third floor is not in use. We do not plan to open the floor or to spend any funds on it until the number of brothers increases to the point that we need the space on that level. In the meantime, the repairs have made a great deal of difference. The old chapter house is looking better, and the brothers enjoy living there. In addition to the work done by contractors, the new brothers have painted the sleeping porch and cleaned out all of the study rooms and the attic, and are fixing up the basement. They have also spent many hours keeping the yard mowed and raked. Many thanks to all of the brothers who made contributions to the Capital Campaign. If it were not for the generosity of all of you, we would not be open for business at OSU. Thank you! We hope that many more brothers will find a way to help us. We have come a long way, but we still have a lot to do. A special thanks to brother Bob Morrison, *43-402, who organized the "Fabulous Forties** to procure a mountain of clean ing supplies, a leaf blower, and a weed whacker for the brothers. He and Bob Wiegand, *43-310, even drove from Portland, to deliver all the stuff to the house. That is the true Fiji spirit that we have regularly seen from this fantastic group of brothers. Thanks to each of you. Kappa Omicron Gets $20,000 from the International Fraternity Our chapter has been awarded two grants from the Inter national Fraternity in Lexington. The first, for $10,000, is a grant from the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation recogniz ing our early implementation of the Alcohol-Free Housing In itiative that will make all Fiji chapters alcohol free by the year 2000. We will use the funds to install a network in the chapter house and acquire computer equipment and services for attach ment to the OSU campus systems. We had expected to use future Capital Campaign funds for this expenditure, so this grant will free up additional dollars for other purposes and enable us to be on-line much sooner than we expected. The second grant, also for $10,000, is from the International Fraternity itself to be used for upgrading life safety systems. We will use this money for upgrading our fire sprinkler system, in stalling new battery-operated exit lighting and smoke detectors, upgrading the fire alarm system, and other safety-related proj ects. Again, because we had planned to pay for these from the Capital Campaign, we will be able to use these funds for other needed projects. We will receive both grants in the near future and will use the funds during 1998. We owe our thanks to Executive Director Bill Martin for his support of our chapter. \r\nWinter 1998 Page 3 THE BEAVER FIJI 1997-98 Kappa Omicron Capital Campaign dwindled since our second mail compaign in November. It is vital that we hear soon from many of you, the brothers we know are interested in helping but who we have failed to hear from. Campaign Highlights Cash donations $89,053.53 Pledges 31,580 Of the approximately $89,000 in cash collected, we have already spent $61,000 in the past six months. Most of the ex Total $120,633.50 penses, $59,000, went to direct improvements to the chapter house; the balance was devoted to campaign expenditures. We extend a very purple thank-you to the Fiji brothers who have responded to the major capital fund-raising venture we kicked off last June. A significant number of you — 150 — have stepped forward with a contribution of at least $100! Even more impressive, 40 KO brothers have qualfied for our "1848 Club" with a cash contribution or pledge of $1,848 during a three-year period.(The number 1848 was selected because the fraternity was founded in that year.) Robert P. Moser, '28-98 Malcolm S. Bryant,'34-162 ★ ★Henry W. Brands, Jr., '35-174 ★ ★C. H. "Scram" Graham,'35-178 Grant W. Perry, '35-183 Philip M. Brandt, Jr., '36-187 S. D. Eason, '36-189 William S. Hood,'37-198 ★ Charles V. Ruzek, Jr., '37-203 Warren D. Jones, '37-214 M E. "Bud" Mercer,'38-216 Richard H. Mote,'38-217 John M. Alexander, '39-223 ★ ★Jack E. Morrison, '39-235 We need your help now\ Add your name to the list below and become a recognized contributing brother. Also, if you have already made a pledge and can move up the timetable on your next contribution, that would be helpful. Thank you in advance. Make checks payable to Kappa Omicron Association and As of February 26, 1998, the fund total is approaching 50% of our original goal of $300,000. However, contributions have Charles M. Cartwright, '30-114 William B. Johnson, '30-118 ★ L. Wade Sims,'30-122 George E. Covert, '31-124 (dec.) Hubert M. Cook,'32-133 John M. Foorman, Sr., '32-140 Arthur J. Porter, '32-141 Our cash balance is now down to $27,000, not nearly enough to take care of the large cash requirements coming up this spring, namely, replacing the roof and painting the exterior. send them to 10260 SW Greenburg Rd., Suite 530, Portland, OR 97223. — Ron Enna, Campaign Chairman ★ Robert M. Mosar,'45-344 ★ ★Normar Seethoff, '45-346 Donald Bergis, '46-350 J. O. Centers, '46-352 ★ James J. Collins, Jr., '46-353 Leland R. Dressier, '46-355 Charles A. Gassman,'46-356 C. H. Herman,'46-358 Walker Lundberg,'46-363 ★ ★Edward E. Wilson, '46-371 ★ J. D. Rowell, '48-377 ★ ★Bud J. Curtner, '49-381 ★ Frank G. Sauer, '49-396 Allan E. Bankus,'50-399 John R. Deniston, '51-403 David S. Ellsworth, '50-406 Jack A. Grey,'50-409 Richard R. Harlow, '50-410 Richard M. Bixler, '51-425 ★ Richard N. Dodd,'51-426 ★ ★Richard B. Bailey, '40-243 Richard L. Engdahl, '51-427 F. Robert Hedges,'51-432 John W. Barnes, '40-244 Allan E. Lindstrom, '51-433 John E. Tuomy,'40-253 Richard A. Schoenberg, '51-437 Theron C. Gorden,'52-450 Ralph E. Peterson, '52-455 Keith Petrie. '52-456 Myron E. Doty, '41-259 ★ ★John S. Fisk, '41-261 ★ Ralph G. Leedy, '41-264 ★ ★Berlan Lemon,'41-265 ★ Alvin E. Olson, '41-269 Walter H. Smith,'41-271 Robert A. Weibel, '41-274 ★ ★Karl D. Berman,'42-277 ★ ★Donald A. Bourne, '42-278 Robert Geyer,'42-282 Joseph Sweeney,'42-287 John C. Briggs, '43-292 Rupert E. Fixott, '43-293 ★ ★★Burton A. Lind, '43-299 ★ ★Robert A. Morrison, Jr., '43-302 ★ ★Richard G. Paulson, '43-303 ★ Gordon Petrie, '43-305 Edward A. Schaeffers, '43-306 ★ ★★Thomas E. Talbot, '43-307 Jesse J. Truax, '43-308 (dec.) ★ ★Robert E. Wiegand,'43-310 ★ Bryce J. Brisbin, '44-311 ★ David W. Graham,'44-316 Thomas B. Henshaw, '44-318 Emmett E. Woodward,'44-329 Byron F. Disselhorst, '45-334 ★ G. Patrick March, '45-342 J. Thomas Schneider, '52-458 A. T. Woodhouse,'52-459 Joseph J. Cornell, '53-465 Arthur H. Kroeger, '53-469 J. R. Kuse, '53-470 George D. Shields, '53-477 ★ Richard M. Weaver,'56-521 Robert R. Dueltgen, '59-560 J. Robert Grant,'59-564 William C. Long,'59-568 Marc H. Nelson, '59-571 Bryce C. Rickson, '59-574 ★ Thomas H. Lewis, '60-592 ★ ★Robert D. Moody,'60-593 Neal C. Reiling, '60-596 Kenneth M. Stevens, '60-599 Lawrence M. Baugh.'61-602 ★ ★Kenneth R. Poorman,'61-610 Gary W. Runes. '61-612 ★ Samuel R. East. '62-622 John K. Hedges. '62-625 Tom A. Stone. '62-634 David L. Long. '63-640 ★ ★Gary A. Wildish. '63-649 Thomas F. Basgen,'64-652 Philip M. Brandt HI. '64-654 John E. Geiger. '64-658 ★ Bert E. Loughmiller, '64-661 Robert J. Wilhelm. '64-668 ★ ★Ronald 1. Enna. '65-672 Steven H. Adams.'66-687 Gerald R. Durbin. '66-695 Colin L. Walker. '66-707 James C. Daulley. '67-712 Stephen A. Enna,'68-733 William D. Brandt, '69-751 ★ Dale A Campbell,'69-752 Jeffrey L. Wissler. '69-778 William R. Graham.'70-783 ★ ★Courtney C. Smith. '70-796 Bruce G. Bronson. '71-802 Terrance H. Dunn. '71-808 James S. Robinson, '73-858 Steven N. Stonecipher, '73-863 Neil J. St. Pierre, '74-880 Jeffrey L. Hjorth. '75-889 Terry W. Smith. '75-^00 Thomas 1. Meeks,'76-^12 Thomas H. Newman,'77-931 Daniel C. Dressier. '77-943 Timothy Hornecker. '78-957 Kenneth A. Middleton, '77-963 J. Stephen James,'80-979 Mark A. Harris, '80-991 Larry N. Wood,'80-994 Theodore G. Squilanti, '82-1010 Paul C. Harvey, '81-1037 Jeffrey J. Lindquist, '84-1056 J. Henry Hermon,'85-1081 Keith W. Backsen, '87-1128 Terry D. Chubb,'88-1150 David J. Reggiani, Jr., '88-1158 Gerald E. Van Zant, '90-1170 Andrew W. Orear, '89-1179 ★ D. James Allen, '90-1188 Patrick C. Faesler, '90-1204 Christopher C. Clark, '92-1241 Javier A. Ortiz, '92-1242 Eric C. Jensen. '92-1247 Jason R. Shaw. '93-1265 ★ 1848 Club Pledge ★ ★ 1848 Club Qualifier ★ ★ ★ Royal Purple Club($5,000 or more) \r\nPage 4 THE BEAVER FIJI Fabulous Forties Reunion Attention, all members of the "Fabulous Forties": We want to celebrate another year of activity of our group with a get-together at the chapter house for some good old frater nity fellowship. Mark the dates of June 16-17-18, 1998,for the big event. We had a reunion five years ago, and now it is time for another. We don't need to tell you that it will feature great fun, fine food, and years of memories to swap. Save those dates now. We'll gather at the chapter house on Tuesday afternoon and be ready to head home about Thursday noon. The ladies are definitely invited to share the good times with us. A lot of work has been done on our old house, and I'm sure you will all be pleased to see it. Most of the meals will be Winter 1998 Financial Condition Stable The financial situation surrounding our chapter is stable, at least in the short term. As this article is written, we have ap proximately $20,000 in our operating and savings accounts. Though this sounds like a good sum of money, in truth, it is barely adequate and does not provide any protection in the case of an emergency requiring a large outlay of funds. For example, just the mortgage payment, property taxes, and liability insurance total more than $15,000 annually. Add utilities and smaller expenses, and you can see that the money on hand will last roughly twelve months without even consider ing any extraordinary expenses, the kind that often seem to come up with a physical structure as old as the Fiji chapter house. at the house, and the sleeping porches will be ready for our On a more positive note, the generosity of our brothers is tremendous. Each time we publish The Beaver Fiji, brothers rise crowd. to the occasion and contribute around $4,000. Some of this Watch for a mailing to be sent out in April. If you don't hear from us by May 1, contact either of us: money pays the cost of the publication, but about two-thirds of each dollar collected goes into the pot to help pay the bills. We would be in a much more dire situation if these contributions Jim Collins Chuck Classman 5307 SW 33rd Dr. Portland, OR 97201 3816 SW Lyle Ct. Portland, OR 97221 503-246-6080 503-228-7926 — Jim Collins, '46-353, Chairman Editor's Note: You "Fabulous Forties" brothers continue to inspire all of us involved in the rebirth of the chapter at OSU. Thank you for all you do. 1 look forward to meeting even more of you in June. — Tom Lewis Meet Lawson Knight Lawson Knight is our new resident advisor. Originally from Independence, Oregon, Lawson was initiated into Lambda Chi Alpha while at OSU. He graduated in 1995 with a degree in biology. While a student, he belonged to Mortar Board, Cardinal Honors, Thanes, and-the ASOSU Academic Regulations Committee. After graduation, he spent three years as a new-student recruiter at OSU and later was the sales manager for Eola Hills Wine Cellars. Now he is employed by the OSU Alumni Associa tion as a program coordinator. had not been forthcoming. COMCOA,Inc., the publisher of The Beaver Fiji and many other fraternity newsletters, regularly prints statistics which show the KO brothers either first or second among all the Oregon State University fraternities in supporting the undergraduate chapters. Since these contributions are over and above those made to the Capital Campaign, this statistic is even more amazing. We all owe a big thank-you to those brothers whose names appear on the back page of each issue of The Beaver Fiji. Another contributing factor to the relative stability in our finances is the group of young men living in the house. The money they pay in rent covers the immediate cost of keeping the chapter house open. Without their rent, we would be using up what little cash we have even faster. We cannot go on in definitely with only seven or eight guys in the house, but their presence is a positive factor as we go about trying to increase the numbers in the house. 1 invite any brother who has an interest in rebuilding the KO Chapter to contact Alan Thayer, Tom Lewis, me, or anyone else who is involved at this time. The need is tremendous and varied. Finances are important; contributions are most welcome. More importantly, we need men who will become involved. We need leaders, we need workers, we need mentors...you name it and we need it. Because of his fraternity and recruiting background, we think Lawson will be a great help to us in our rush efforts and in contin uing to learn the ins and outs of running a fraternity chapter. He will live in the housemom's quarters on a year-round basis and will be a contact for alums who want to come by the house during off times. Welcome, Lawson! Ekklesia Travel Money Needed This summer,the 150th Ekklesia will be held in Pitts burgh during August. It marks the 150th anniversary of our fraternity. We hope to send at least three of our new brothers. Any help you could provide to help pay their expenses will be greatly appreciated. Send me a check, made out to Phi Gamma Delta, and I will use it to help pay for their travel and living costs. Any excess funds received will be donated to the capital campaign. Thanks, in advance, for your support! A public thanks to each of the following brothers: Paul Louis, Paul Davis, Jim Allen, Tom Lewis, and Alan Thayer. Others have been and are working to see KO rise again, but these five have gone way above and beyond the call of duty. Their service proves, once again, that Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone. — Dan Forth, President, KO House Corporation Obituaries Robert S. Stewart, '25-74, died July 20, 1997. His daughter, Catherine S. Hunnicutt, wrote,"It is with great sadness that 1 write to tell you of the death of my father. Phi Gamma Delta was an organization in which he took great pride and enjoy ment. He was an active member when all were required to have the Greek letters tattooed on their arms. 1 still recall times when a fellow member would recognize the letters and introduce himself. My mother, after nearly 65 years of marriage, has decided to wear her sweetheart pin once again! My mother's ad dress is Meadowood at Worcester, 101 Laurel House, Lansdale, PA 19446." George E. Covert,'31-124, died November 2, 1996, ac Mail contributions to: cording to his wife. Tom Lewis, Purple Legionnaire 3940 SW Brooklane Dr. William D. Aitken,'32-131, passed away in August 1996 in Bronxville, NY."Scram" Graham reports that Bill graduated Corvallis, OR 97333 from Stanford and was a longtime employee of Matson Steam 541-757-9603 ship Lines. Later, he went into the travel business in New York and Connecticut. \r\nWinter 1998 THE BEAVER FIJI Albert J. Moser,'32-139, a Seattle resident, died November 17, 1997. "Scram" Graham notified the office. Philip M. Brandt, Jr., '36-187, died March 1, 1998, in Salem. Born in Columbia, Missouri, on June 18, 1915, he moved with his family in 1917 to Corvallis. His father was a professor at OAC. He graduated from Corvallis High School, and in 1936, from Oregon State. He edited the award-winning 1936 yearbook. Except for World War II service with the US Army, brother Brandt spent his entire career with the Farm Credit Administra tion and later the Willamette Production Credit Association. He served as chief executive from 1938 until 1980, when he retired. He was active in numerous civic projects in Salem, and served OSU as a member of the boards of the ER Jackman Foun dation of the College of Agriculture and the OSU Friends of the Library. Brother Brandt's hobby for most of his life was music; he played trombone in various bands and orchestras. He is survived by his wife, Mary Edwards Brandt; by his former wife, Eunice Cottrell Brandt, and their children, Philip M. Brandt III [*64-653] of Kathmandu, Nepal, William D. Brandt f69-751]of Salem, Oregon, and Lark Brandt Meredith of Hillsboro, Oregon; four grandchildren; three stepchildren; and five step-grandchildren. Meredith M. Huggins,'38-212, died November 26, 1997, at the age of 82, according to The Oregon Stater, Born in Oakes, ND,"Hug" moved to Washington as a child. He graduated from Oregon State in 1938, and the same year married Frances Doolittle, who died in 1980. He spent ten years in the infantry, including service in World War 11 in the Pacific. He received a presidential citation and the Distinguished Service Cross and won the Purple Heart three times. Page 5 office. "Dick was a Fiji pledge in the class of 1941 or 1942. He left school to enlist in the US Navy, where he served nearly four years in WWII, mostly aboard aircraft carriers in the South Pacific. Dick and 1 were very close, especially during our retire ment years. 1 shall miss him very very much." Fiji Fables Bud J. Curtner,'49-381, a retired road contractor, writes, "Survived a stroke in 1985, but it ruined my golf game. 1 also had to sell my airplane...could not pass the medical. Remember when we bombed Eugene in 1947 with orange leaflets just before the game?" Bud and his wife, Lois Hubbard Curtner, live at 7410 SW East Lake Ct., Wilsonville, OR 97070(phone 503-694-2750). They are the parents of Debra Detwiler (41, OSU)and Pamela Starnes (40, OSU). He is a former district governor of Rotary International. Raymond P. Koch,'49-388, writes,"Great to hear the news of the reactivation. Good luck!" His address is 2904 Old Dufur Rd., The Dalles, OR 97058. Roy E. Phelan,'50-418, has been retired from his job as a Boeing manager for seven years. He says he "keeps busy with home improvement and serving on the condo association board for Quelah in Sunriver, Oregon." He and Norma Mclnnes Phelan (AT, OSU)also like to travel."We are usually in Sunriver spring and fall since we rent during the summer, mostly. Call us — we are in the phone book." The rest of the time, they live at 3253 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy, SE, Bellevue, WA 98008 (phone 425-746-3725). The Phelans have two sons, two daughters, and eight grandchildren, ages 6 to 20."Surely do hope the new plans for the house work out," concludes Roy. "Long overdue. Our oldest granddaughter was a freshman at the UDub last year, and she was thoroughly disgusted with the drinking at the fraternity houses." In 1949, brother Huggins began working in Medford as an independent distributor for Mobil. A few years later, he joined classmate Frank Ramsay and OSU football coach Tommy Prothro in acquiring the Coca Cola/7-Up Bottling Company for southern Oregon and northern California. In the mid 60s, the Huggins retired to Hawaii. He supported OSU faithfully, serving as president of the him at 503-690-2557, or send e-mail to Argus@lmagina.com. "I retired in 1990 from running the ad department of The Oregonian" reports Bix. "Then 1 did a Michael Jordan and came out of retirement two years ago to direct the ad department of the Hillsboro Argus^ the largest nondaily paper in the state. OSU Alumni Association, as well as on the OSU Foundation board, the Dads Club board, and the Intercollegiate Athletics Crazy???" When not at the Argus, he enjoys golf, sportscar rac ing, and antique radio restoration. The Bixlers have four children, board. His monetary contributions qualified him for member ship in the Strand Society. He is survived by his daughter, Meredith Gilley of Portland, a brother, Charles of Seattle, Washington, a sister. Donna Clark of Everett, Washington, three grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. William H. Egan,'49-383,"died three years ago," accord ing to a note from his daugther, Ellen Egan. Julianne C. Tourtillott, former housemother at KO, died October 5, 1997, in Corvallis. After an active career in public relations, Mrs. Tourtillott came to the Fiji house in 1973, where she became "Mrs. T'to the undergraduate members. She retired in 1986. An article in the Fall 1983 Beaver Fiji makes note of "Mrs. T's" contributions. Titled "In Appreciation of Personnel," it was written by House Manager John Home. He stated, "First and foremost on my list of *hard workers' is our housemother, Mrs. Julie Tourtillott. Not ony does this lady organize the Mothers' Club, help with Homecoming, organize Moms and Dads Weekends at KO, and help out with the Pig Din ner, she also handles the operation of ordering food and sup plies for the kitchen." She is survived by a son, John David Tourtillott of Fresno, California, a daughter, Martha Gale Hazel of Corvallis, and two grandsons. Richard Theis, pledge, passed away December 23, 1997. His brother, Robert H. Theis, '39-241, notified the graduate Richard M. Blxler,'51-425, and his wife, Jan, make their home at 14955 NW Channa Dr., Portland, OR 97229. Phone Kim, Mike, Laurie, and Melady. George D. Shields,'53-477, is retired from the real estate business. He receives mail at PO Box 154, Tolovana '^ark, OR 97145, and phone calls at 503-436-2368. He says they have a "bunch" of children (9), as well as 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He wrote to offer a rush recommendation. {Thanks, George!) Paul R. Bruner,'55-496, is married to Anita C. White, MD (U of Texas, Southwestern Medical School). He has two daughters, Lisa Ann Rice (32) and Elisabeth Ruth Bruner (29), and two "step childs," Glenda Cole (39) and Gerald White (37), as well as five grandchildren."Just spent marvelous time in Per sian Gulf as agriculture minister for the government of the state of Bahrain," he reports.'The Gulf War was scary(Desert Storm), but not threatening. Loved it there, but most happy to be home in Oregon and often commuting to Texas." A retired agricultural scientist,"Durango" now busies himself with "conservation, not environmental interests." He belongs to Ducks Unlimited and Order of the Antelope. Write to him at 01814 SW Riverdale Rd., Portland, OR 97219, or phone him at 503-636-4317. Bernard T. Lantis,'68-738, has been president of Mooney Aircraft Corp., but announces,"Just entering retirement! Leaving Mooney Aircraft after its sale to an American investor and plan to work on the golf handicap." "Bing" lives at 13755 Vista Dorada, Salinas, CA 93908, with his wife, Sara (Sally Vernier). Amy and Julie, both 23, complete the family. Bing's phone number is 408-484-2260. \r\nPage 6 Winter 1998 THE BEAVER FIJI John L. Smith,'68-744, of 714 W. 1900 N., Clinton, UT 84015, writes, "I moved to Utah in late 1996 to pursue a selfemployment opportunity selling library books and library automation software to schools and libraries." He has owned hood and my professional life — as a civil engineer with CRW Engineering Group — keep me busy these days. Haven't seen any brothers since 1995. Send me an e-mail or something." Jon's e-mail address is jonh@alaska.net; his phone number is High Ridge Media Associates for one year. The Smith family i. eludes wife Laura and children Karen (28), Michael (26), Josh (24), Jennifer (22), and Nathan (18). ^My wife accepted a posi tion wtih Health First in Knoxville as its national Hospice Volunteer and Bereavement Director. Our older daughter mar ried in June; our younger daughter graduated from Lewis & Clark in May." A member of the Powder Mountain Ski Patrol, John en 907-696-3717. joys fly fishing and skiing in his spare time. His e-mail address is jlsutah@aol.com, and his phone number is 801-776-9096. 6940 SW Oleson Rd., Portland, OR 97223. Kevin L. Cheek,'78-945, and his wife. Sue (Cal State- Hayward), reside at 1056 Dartmouth Lane, Los Altos, CA 94024, with Lauren (11)and Kelly (5). Their phone number is 415-9684614, and Kevin's e-mail address is cheek@freegate.net. "I'm working at a networking start-up," says Kevin, marketing direc tor at Freegate Corp."I got my MBA at Santa Clara University and was previously at Cisco Systems. I'm interested in finding out if there are any Bay Area OSU Fijis from my era." Douglas M.Raitt,'80-981, has been construction manager at Morrison Knudsen Co. for 15 years."I am responsible for field operations for construction of a 30-mile section of E-470 beltway around Denver," he reports. "We're enjoying Colorado very much. Alliance Bowl for the Beavers in '98 and a curse on El Nino." Douglas and his wife, Margaret, are the parents of Jordan (18), Garret (10), and Mary (3 mos.). "Geritol, please," cries Doug. They live at 20152 E. Maplewood PL, Aurora, CO 80016(phone 303-766-8273). His e-mail address is doug_raitt@mk.com. Paul K. Davis, '85-1084, writes, 'Took a new position, marketing analyst, with Columbia Forest Products in the same business line I was in previously with Georgia-Pacific — hard wood plywood manufacturing. I had a great time working on the chapter over the years. Drop me an e-mail at pdavis@columbia forestproducts.com." Or call Paul at 503-452-9545. He lives at Anthony J. Pullcella,'87-1145, directs business develop ment at Koopman Ostbo Marketing Communications. He says, "All is very well. Spending most free time remodeling our 1927 Tudor in Eastmoreland and keeping my golf scores in the 70s. Hey, big bro Bob Beamon f86-1116], where is ya? Big hello to all the bros of the 80s — let's bring the frat back!""Biff' and his wife, Maureen (KA, U of WA), live at 7420 SE 31st Ave., Portland, OR 97202, with Lauren Taylor (6) and Colin James (4). Their phone number is 503-775-6514. Terry D. Chubb,'88-1150, notes, "I've been an employee in law enforcement/corrections (Descutes County parole officer) for the past eight years. I got married just over a year ago — just hangin' out in Bend and lovin' life." You'll find "Leenus," his wife, Carlie (ASU), and children Jonathan (10) and Sarah (7) at 2010 NE Purser Ln., Bend, OR 97701. Their phone number is 541-317-9057. Donald A. Hostler,'91-1192, lives at 1400 N. Hayworth Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046."After OSU,exercise changed my life," he writes. "If you want to know more, call or write. I Jon H. Hermon,'85-1081, and his wife, Victoria(OSU '85), now teach exercise all over the world and have a celebrity live at 17401 Palos Verdes Dr., Eagle River, AK 99577, with daughter Andie (3) and son Mathias, who was born May 10, 1997. "We've been living in Alaska since 1990," says "Hermz." "Before 1990, we lived pear Seattle, Washington. I worked at Boeing with John 'the Fudge' Home ['84-1054]. I'm having a good life. Had a ten-year wedding anniversary recently. Parent clientele, including Toni Brzixton, Laurence Fishburne, and Yancy Butler, among others. I am an elite athlete and as happy as one person could be." "Little Indian" was silver medalist in the 1997 National Aerobics Championships. He recommends that readers check out "Sports Aerobics Athlete" on ESPN. Call him at 213-876-3316. 1997 Honor Roll of Contributors Thanks to each of the 81 Fijis listed below. Their 1997 contributions totaled $6,215, an impressive sum.(Those who contributed $100 or more have a star beside their names.)In these critical times, it's important that we hear from as many members and friends of Kappa Omicron as possible. Please send your contribution of whatever size today! Name ★ Charles M. Cartwright ★ William B. Johnson Harry A. Dyhrman John T. Keelcr Malcolm S. Bryant ★ Richard J. Heimann ★ C. H. "Scram" Graham ★ William S. Hood Class Yr. & No. 30 30 33 33 34 34 35 37 37 ★ Charles V. Ruzek, Jr. Jerome F. Ruzek in memoriam 37 ★ Walter M. Hulden Warren D. Jones ★ John M. Alexander Robert H. Theis John W. Barnes Robert S. Binford Myron E. Doty Walter H. Smith Donald A. Bourne Joseph Sweeney Robert E. Wiegand ★ Robert R. Bergis Edward E. Wilson ★ John D. Rowell ★ Bud J. Curtner Raymond P. Koch ★ Allan E. Bankus 38 38 39 39 40 41 41 41 42 42 43 45 46 48 49 49 50 114 118 152 156 162 167 178 198 203 204 213 214 223 241 244 255 259 271 278 287 310 330 371 377 381 388 399 ★ Richard R. Harlow 50 410 ★ Roy E. Phelan Martin L. Reilly 50 418 50 51 51 51 51 51 52 419 425 William R. Graham Robert A. Morrison III Jon P. Hudson James E. North 426 William L. Beckley 427 432 Andrew M. Martin John E. Wisti 437 458 459 463 Richard A. Schoenberg, Jr. Douglas M. Raitt Richard M. Bixler Richard N. Dodd ★ Richard L. Engdahl ★ F. Robert Hedges ★ Richard A. Schoenberg ★ J. Thomas Schneider ★ A. T. Woodhouse Robert T. Bragg Arthur H. Kroeger ★ George D. Shields ★ Gordon R. Everett Raymond G. Zinckgraf, Jr. ★ Paul R. Bruner Robert D. Moody ★ Neal C. Reiling Kenneth R. Poorman ★ Michael S. Lucas ★ John E. Geiger Bert E. Loughmiller ★ John N. Constans ★ Gerald R. Durbin ★ Kendell L. Brunton James C. Daulley ★ Bernard T. Lantis ★ John L. Smith 52 53 53 53 54 54 55 60 60 61 63 64 64 66 66 67 67 68 68 469 477 482 494 496 593 596 610 641 658 661 692 695 711 712 738 744 Richard M. Hulden ★ Larry N. Wood Theodore G. Squilanti Paul C. Harvey John K. Hedges ★ Jon H. Hermon Paul K. Davis David S. Halsey Jon R. Hytinen Anthony J. Pulicella Terry D. Chubb Donald A. Hostler ★ Patrick C. Faesler ★ Javier A. Ortiz Cory M. Cunningham Scott K. Campbell R. Keith Henley N. Alabama 70 71 72 72 73 73 73 80 80 81 80 82 81 84 85 85 86 86 88 88 90 90 92 93 92 783 815 830 836 847 855 868 967 981 993 994 1010 1037 1061 1081 1084 1109 1120 1145 1150 1192 1204 1242 1256 1282 \r\ni » Kappa 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 Corvallis, Oregon 97339 017-4082 0 Phi Garnrna Delta 03/13/98 Execut ive Director Please report address changes or corrections to the Graduate Office. PO Box 4599 40544 Lexington, KY 1 Please return this form with your contribution. 1998 Voluntary Alumni Contribution for Beaver Fiji, etc.: □ $100 □ $75 □ $50 □ $25 $. □ $. Other Support for the KO Building Fund: □ $100 □ $75 □ $50 □ $25 □ $. $. other Enclosed is my check payable to "Kappa Omicron Association" in the amount of $. Contributions are NOT deductible for Federal income tax purposes. Detach Here Imagine the Possibilities! In 1997, 81 Fijis sent a total of $6,215 via the alumni communications program. Con tributors were generous, giving an average of $78.67 each! The number who donated — 81 — is just 8% of those on The Beaver Fiji mailing list. Imagine how Kappa Omicron could be secure in its return to OSU if a larger percentage of alumni sent donations! Kappa Omicron is at a critical juncture in its history. The fraternity is setting the pace at Oregon State University by adopting an alcohoI-free policy in advance of others. The young men recently initiated are setting the pace, as well, in the way they conduct themselves on campus. At the same time, the national fraternity prepares to celebrate its 150th year of ex istence. allowing Fijis the chance to look backward as well as forward. What an im pressive record of achievement has been forged during those 150 years — and each one of you is a part of that record! If you haven't sent a donation recently, please give now. You'll demonstrate that Phi Gamma Delta remains important to its members long after the years at the chapter house are past!