Beaver FijiTheOregon State University

Summer 2016

Kappa Omicron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta

348 NW 25th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330

Coming Soon!

Homecoming 2016

Thursday, October 27through

Saturday, October 29

Beavers Host Washington State Saturday, October 29

Game time TBD

This year, we had a phenomenal Norris Pig Dinner at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale! Fijis of all ages attended — from graduate brothers of the 1940s to collegiate brothers of 2016. Our final attendance count was just over 100 people, making this one of the biggest Pig Dinners we’ve had in recent years.Thanks to all who joined in the fun this year! The night was filled with fun, fel-lowship, awards, gratuitous donations, a few on-the-spot auctions — and some fantastic food and stories. Nick West and Sam Palacio were this year’s Masters

2016 Pig Dinner: “A Night to Remember”

of Ceremonies, ensuring the night was lively and entertaining. Cory Graham and past recipients of our undergraduate awards helped present this year’s winners. Jack Urness gave the State of the Chapter Address, explaining how the chapter was mov-ing in an upward spiral and how nothing but great things are expected for the 2016-2017 school year. Mike Peterson gave the Kappa Omicron Association Report, detailing the plans and hopes he had for the future of our chapter. The night ended with a riveting and, at times, heart-felt open mic portion, leaving us

with a feeling of brotherhood and con-nectedness. If you weren’t able to make it this year, we hope you can make it to our next Pig Dinner, May 20, 2017, in Cor-vallis. We know it will be an even bigger event, so mark your calendars now, reach out to everyone you know, and come help us make the 2017 Norris Pig Dinner the best one in years! If you have suggestions, or if you are interested in helping with the planning, please contact Tyler Inberg at inbergty@gmail.com or Kirk Maag at kirk.maag@gmail.com. We hope to see you! — Tyler Inberg

Recruitment Is in Full Swing!

Our recruitment chairs are traveling

and meeting potential new members. If you would like to contrib-ute, or if you know a

good candidate com-ing to OSU, contact:Andrew Ibarra, 925-

951-7699; ibarraan@oregonstate.edu

or Trevor Swope,

swopet@oregonstate.edu.

Thank you!

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At the 2016 Greek Awards Banquet, our brothers Jack Urness and Wes Brown received two of the four individual awards offered to fraternity men at Oregon State University. Jack Urness received the IFC Underclassman of the Year Award, given to an underclassman who has proven himself as an individual who represents and exhibits the values of Oregon State Greek life at its best. Wes Brown, who recently moved to Pittsburgh in order to begin medical school, was presented with the Interfraternity Council’s Scholar of the Year Award, which is given to one member of Greek life who has shown exemplary academic performance at Oregon State University. Jack Urness and Wes Brown are examples of the many outstanding individuals we have in the Kappa Omicron Chapter. Here at Oregon State, Fijis continue to prove themselves as top leaders on campus. We are so proud of you, Jack and Wes, and can’t wait to see what further accomplish-ments lie in your future! — Tyler Inberg

Fijis Take Home OSU Greek Awards at 2016 IFC Banquet

Plan Now to Attend the Next KO Pig Dinner, May 20, 2017, in Corvallis

Two KO Brothers — Sean Scroggin and I — attended Phi Gamma Delta’s first Leadership Institute in July 2016. Thanks to generous graduate donations, we were able to join brothers from across the United States and Canada travel-ing to Phi Gamma Delta’s International Headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. At the Institute, brothers — including brother Scroggin and me — participated in training that prepared us to be strong leaders and make positive change in our chapters. I was amazed that com-plete strangers could come together and immediately embrace each other as friends. It really shows that the true heart of the Fraternity is alive in all of our brothers. Being able to visit the Frater-nity’s International Headquarters is a priceless experience for any Brother. We were given a tour of some of the rich his-tory held within IHQ, such as the original badges of the Immortal Six. Sean and I are excited to return in the fall and put our new knowledge and skills to good use in our chapter. — Kolby Owens

Sean Scroggin, left, and Kolby Owens at Phi Gamma Inter-national Headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky.

Two KO Fijis Attend Leadership Institute2016

Kappa OmicronPig Dinner

Awards

Phias-Deller Award:“To the senior who has proven himself truly a

guiding light in all phases of fraternity life.”

Brent Wilson ’16

Senior Outstanding in

Analysis of Chapter Problems:Michael Wallace ’16

OutstandingFreshman:

Andy Branka ’19

Lee Admiration Award:

Dylan Girardi ’19

Giant Killers Athletic

Achievement Award:

Freshman: Andy Branka ’19

All:Damon

Greenshields ’18

Doc Gilfillan Scholastic

Achievement Award:

Freshman:Kolby Owens ’19

All:Wes Brown ’16

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Purple Legionnaire Report

2016 EkklesiaAwards

This year, Kappa Omicron sent three brothers to Boston, Massachusetts, for the168th Ekklesia. Brothers Cory Graham, Colton Dunham, and I joined 700 other Fijis and discussed the future of the Fraternity, making many connections along the way. We also had the good fortune to watch a base-ball game at Fenway Park along with nearly every Fiji who attended Ekklesia! Another exciting part of the Ekklesia was the awards announcements for the 2015-2016 school year. Kappa Omicron was honored in several categories. (See our awards at right.) After my experi-ence in Boston, I have never been more proud to call myself a Fiji, especially a KO Fiji! — Jack Urness

Honorable Mention, Cheney Cup

Recognizing the greatest all-around efficiency in scholarship, fraternity

relationships, and general collegtiate activities

Honorable Mention, Zerman Trophy

Awarded for excellence in promoting involvement

of brothers in student government, the

campus newspaper, and extracurricular activities

Second Place, Baker Cup

Recognizing focus on religious, ethical, and social service activities

Kirk Maag ’04 Honorable Mention,

Durrance AwardRecognizing Outstanding

Purple Legionnaire

Kappa Omicron at Ekklesia

Jack Urness, Cory Graham, and Colton Dunham at Fenway Park

Mark Your Calendar!

Homecoming

Saturday,October 29, 2016

Beavers Host Washington StateGame time TBD

Graduate involvement and support for Kappa Omicron continues to grow. In May, more than 100 undergraduate and graduate brothers gathered for Pig Dinner at McMenamins Edgefield. We celebrated the bonds of brotherhood and the accomplishments of the chapter. Graduate brothers in attendance pledged more than $12,000 in donations to sup-port the Kappa Omicron Association (aka House Corp). Thanks to all of the broth-

ers who pledged donations, including Dennis Picht, Tom Lien, Tyler Ashburn, Matt Snyder, Steve Richard, Mark Gardner, Ben Miles, Graham Retzlaff, Jake Cramer, David Horn, Wes Crawford, Ron Enna, Brian Lorts, Derek Burbank (and fellow pledge brothers), David Susnik, Matt Jochim, Joel Gorder, Ed Gabe, and Michael Wallace. Apologies to anyone I forgot to list! We’re already planning for Pig Dinner 2017, so mark your calendar for Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Corvallis. More details to follow. This summer, House Corp hired a contractor to build a new bike cage behind the chapter house between the basketball court and Sigma Chi. A new concrete slab has already been poured, and the new bike cage should be complete when school starts this fall. These types of improvements are made possible through your generous support. As I enter my fifth year as Purple Legionnaire, I continue to be mighty proud of our chapter, our under-graduate brothers, and our graduate brothers. Thanks for your continued support of KO!Fraternally,Kirk Maag541-881-9613kirk.maag@gmail.com

A new concrete slab has been poured for a bike cage to be built behind the house, between the basketball court and Sigma Chi. The bike cage should be completed by this fall when school starts.

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It was a cool Wednesday night, and all was quiet. The sisters of Chi Omega were determined, ready, and intent on one nefarious deed: they were allegedly on their way to our house, plotting to steal our KO Chapter composites. But we had been preparing for this moment for hours now, filling up balloons and setting traps around the house. It was not going to be an easy task for them, as hundreds of water balloons and silly string were waiting for them around every corner. The maze of ropes surrounding the front door was nearly impossible to get in or out of, without having to carry a huge composite picture. We had brothers posted at every corner of the house, squirt guns aimed out every window, water balloon launchers on the fire escapes, and of course horns, to warn us of their arrival. Once the horns went off, all hell broke loose. Although our forces gave it all they had, it was not long before the Chi Omega sisters had broken in. They seemed to be around every corner, as a flurry of silly string and water flew through the air. We quickly retreated to the main room in a desperate attempt to save the remaining composites. The girls held their composure through the balloon bombardment, and successfully obtained most of the composites. But the night was not over yet . . . . After a little pep talk to rally the troops, we gathered what supplies we had left, and made our way over to take back what was rightfully ours. The Chi Omegas were prepared, though. The only way in was through the front door, blocked by hoses, cups of water, and more water balloons. After battling our way through the barrage of water, we managed to squish our way into the basement, where we found the stash of composites. We stole back a few, and made the trek back to our house with our spoils of war. — Colton Groves

Gray Lunn:“I am a nuclear engineering major from Ashland, Oregon, and I love to spend time outdoors. This fall, I am going into my second year of school at Oregon State, and really appreciate the new learning environment that Corvallis brings to the table. I’m not entirely decided on a career path, though I’m positive it will have a lot of science emphasis.

Meet Our Spring 2016 Pledges

Sam Spurgeon:“I am studying civil engineering. After college, I aspire to have my own construction business, and strive to build better communities. In my free time, I enjoy hunting and fishing.”

Gabriel Nourot:“I am studying mechanical engineering at Oregon State. In the fall term, I will be a sophomore in the engineering program, but a junior in class standing. I am 20 years old, was born and raised in Benicia, California, and came to Oregon seeking a change in pace. When I graduate, I may pursue a career in aerospace, but I’m not entirely sure what I want to do.”

Mitchell Brenton:“I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. This fall, I’m returning to OSU for my third year as a business management major, while exploring finance as well. I’m still trying to hone in on exactly what I want to do after college, but I hope to use my degree to get into an industry I find captivating.”

The 2015-2016 school year was a big one for Phi Gamma Delta in IM sports. In the fall, we had two football teams, a vol-leyball team, two bowling teams, and a wheelchair basketball team. All the teams fought hard, and the wheelchair basketball team advanced to the playoffs and semifinals. In the winter, we had teams participating in basketball, wiffle ball, billiards, bowl-ing, and water polo. Our water polo and wiffle ball teams made it into playoffs, with the wiffle ball teams advancing far. Bowling teams also made playoffs, but they did not come home with a trophy, either. During our brotherhood retreat, the Intramural Committee made it a goal to have someone participate in each of the special events throughout the term. We had participants in the swim meet, goal ball, dodgeball, badminton singles and doubles, soccer, indoor football, wrestling, the triathlon, inner tube water polo, and the basketball skills challenge. In the spring, we had teams for soccer, softball, golf, and ultimate frisbee. Out of these teams only the ultimate frisbee team made it to playoffs and played pretty strong, beating up on SigEp in the first round 13-2. Along with our team sports, we also had Phi Gams show strongly in the other events during the term, including a soccer skills challenge, Mom’s Weekend 5k, pickle ball, track meet, sand volleyball, and mini golf. We had some winners in some of the events, so brotherhood shout-outs to Jonathan Fookes for winning the 5k, and Frankie Flores for winning the mini golf tournament. Overall, it was a great Fiji year for athletics. We took third place in the IM Sports Cup — the first time we’ve placed in the past few years. It’s a big accomplishment, and we plan on going for gold next year! P! — Brandon Emmert

2015-2016:A Big Year for IM Sports!The Composite Steal

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In Memoriam

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F. Robert “Bob” Hedges, ’51-432, of Portland, died July 1, 2016, at age 87. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1947, and after graduating from Ore-gon State in 1951, he served three years in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War. His family wrote that Bob was “a proud member of Phi Gam-ma Delta Fraternity.” He married Anne Radcliff For-ristel in 1958 and the couple welcomed their daughter, Molly, and son, John. Anne passed away in 1977. Bob owned Hedges Hardware with his dad, Frank, in Independence, Oregon. He became assistant manager of the Mult-nomah Athletic Club, general manager of the Portland Golf Club, vice president and general manager of Charbonneau Golf Club, general manager of the Arling-ton Club, interim general manager of Wa-verley Country Club, and Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club consultant. In 1985, Bob was elected president of the Club Managers Association of America. He was an honor-ary member of the Club Secretaries and Managers Association of London, Eng-land, and founder of The Distinguished Clubs of the World, an 85-member group consisting of 100-year-old traditional pri-vate city clubs from all over the world. He served on the National Restaurant Asso-ciation board of directors, then became a private consultant with Bob Hedges and Associates, Executive Search firm. He was a charter member of Tournament Golf Foundation. Bob was an enthusias-tic traveler, having visited six of the seven continents in the world. He enjoyed ski-ing, sailing, and golf, and he was a “do-it-yourself master of all projects.” His son, John [’84-1061], wrote, “We lost a great Fiji and one hell of a dad and best friend.” In addition to John, Bob is survived by his daughter, Molly Hedges Clarey; brother, Denny [’61-606]; and four grandchildren.

Donald K. Petty, ’72-838, died in Beaverton, Oregon, on February 27, 2016, at age 65. He was a victim of leuke-mia. He is survived by his wife, Kristanne V. Petty; sisters, Debi Petty and Dyane Smith; stepsons, Joshua and Asher Fulero; and granddaughter, Alyssa Petty-Fausett. He was preceded in death by his son, Loren. Donald was born in Cherry Point, North Carolina, and lived in many places around the country because of his father’s mili-tary service. He graduated from Roseburg High School, and completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Oregon. He earned his MBA at Portland State University before spending 15 happy years working in wa-ter treatment with WaterCare Industrial of Washougal, Washington. Donald had a deep love of poetry (Blake and Stafford in particular), philosophy, and politics, as well as the art of glass blowing.

Berkeley L. “Pat” Davis, a k a “B.L.,” ’53-466, died January 19, 2016, in Walla Walla, Washington. He was 85. He graduated from Pendleton High School and later enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, achieving the rank of Second Lieutenant. Attending Oregon State after his service, he was a member of the rowing and foot-ball teams. When his father had a sudden heart attack, B.L. returned home to take over the family ranch in Adams, Oregon. He married Marlene Lieuallen in 1952, and they had three children. The family made their home on the ranch in Adams. In 1957, he incorporated the business,

known today as B.L. Davis Ranch, Inc. He farmed and managed a vast amount of land and cattle over the years, gaining recognition and several prestigious awards from the Umatilla

County Wheat Growers Association and the Soil and Water Conservation Dis-trict. He was a pioneer in the farming in-dustry, leading the way to stop soil erosion with such techniques as no-till farming. In 1969, he was awarded the Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Accomplish-ment for Soil and Water Conservation. He always had a passion for rodeo and roping. He competed in PRCA Rodeos in team roping and steer roping, and served two terms on the board of direc-tors of the Pendleton Round-Up. In his later years, he enjoyed traveling the se-nior circuit, roping with old friends, and he continued roping until he was 81. His wife, Francis, passed away in 1984. Sur-vivors include his three children: Susan Davis Ely, Berkeley F. Davis, and Roger L. Davis; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his dear friend, Ellen Garver.

Kent A. Johnson, ’93-1274, of Vancouver, Washington, died July 23, 2016, while camping with friends in the Mt. Hood National Forest. At OSU, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Radiological Health Physics, and master’s degree in Environmental Engineering. He then worked for a Seattle-based company that specialized in components for industrial processes involving liquids, and for liquid effluent control systems. He later opened his own company, Engineered Process Solutions, which focused on state-of-the-art components and designs for liquid systems used in all types of manufacturing processes and municipal liquid effluent management. Camping, fishing, and golf were three of Kent’s favorite hobbies. He is survived by his two daughters, Frances and Catherine; his sister, Jennifer; and parents, Jane and Arthur Johnson.

Fiji Fables Harold W. Logsdon, Jr., ’46-362, writes, “I am mighty glad to be a ‘Beaver Fiji.’ Always enjoy The Beaver Fiji. Thank you.” Hal adds that he is 91 and a member of the “Greatest Genera-tion.” His wife is Leone, and they receive mail at 4786 Cedarhill Lane, Reno, NV 89519. Donne G. Griffith, ’53-510, a medical doctor and ophthal-mologist, writes, “After 56 years in medical practice — 20 years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps and 36 in civilian practice — I decided to ‘take down my shingle’ last year. We are doing well, traveling and playing golf once a week and walking here on Maui. With five kids and 11 grandkids on the mainland, we keep United Airlines in the black.” Donne and his wife, Linda, receive mail at PO Box 536 671, Kihei, HI 96753. Call him at 808-879-7462. John W. Stuart, ’59-577, an attorney who specialized in patent and trademark law, writes, “I retired from law practice 11 years ago, and am enjoying life immensely, with golf, tennis, volunteer work, and family. Children and grandchildren are all

in the Portland area, so we’re able to get everyone together at our beach house several times a year. Great job KO is doing, as reflected in The Beaver Fiji.” John and his wife, Betty, live at 3534 SE Claybourne St., Portland, OR 97202. They are parents of Jim [’89-1176] and Melinda [KKG-OSU ’90]. Send e-mail to pdxstuart@comcast.net or call 503-771-9798.

Kenneth J. Hollett, ’69-760, a k a “The Raider,” wrote in June 2016: “I write for two reasons. First, to change my address, and second, to update the brothers on what I have done since graduation in 1969. I have had a successful career, and maybe some of my lessons learned will help other brothers. I am more than happy to serve as a ‘remote mentor’ of sorts. I hope this letter fills in the blanks for this remiss brother who has failed to stay in contact with the OSU chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. I think some of my brothers from the late ’60s and early ’70s may remember me as the Raider. After graduation from Oregon State and completing the NROTC program in June 1969, I

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H John C. Briggs 43 292H Rupert E. Fixott 43 293H David W. Graham 44 316 Charles A. Gassman 46 356 Harold W. Logsdon, Jr. 46 362 John W. McKinnon 46 364H John D. Rowell 48 377H Frank G. Sauer 49 396 Richard R. Harlow in memoriam 50 410 Richard M. Bixler 51 425H James S. Tallman 51 439H Arthur H. Kroeger 53 469H Daniel B. Griffith 56 509H Donne G. Griffith 56 510H C. Gary Peterson 56 514 Larry P. Stevens 56 518 Stanley C. Pintarich 57 532H Donald E. Brehm 59 556 Stephen A. Hall 59 566H Marc H. Nelson 59 571 Earl M. Snyder 59 575H John W. Stuart 59 577H John H. Hudson 60 585H John F. Jensen, Jr. 60 586

H Aubrey L. Smith III 60 598H Kenneth R. Poorman 61 610H Thomas J. Braden 62 617H Warren L. Dalziel 62 618H Stephen L. DeMaria 62 619H Ronald R. Dueltgen 62 621H Michael S. Lucas 63 641H Gary A. Wildish 63 649H Thomas F. Basgen 64 652H John E. Geiger 64 658H Bert E. Loughmiller 64 661H Lynn A. Aikman 65 669H Ronald I. Enna 65 672 Peter J. Zurcher 65 686H Gerald R. Durbin 66 695H Gerald C. Schmidt 67 726 William W. Sims 67 727H Stephen A. Enna 68 733H Kenneth S. Miller, Jr. 68 740H William D. Brandt 69 751H James M. Root 69 773H Jeffrey L. Wissler 69 778 Chris M. Drury 70 780H Jon P. Hudson 72 830H James E. North 72 836

2016 Honor Roll of ContributorsMany thanks to the brothers and friends listed below, whose generosity has totalled $12,160 thus far in the 2016 program year. Your contributions support the Kappa Omicron House Corporation, the Chapter House Endowment Fund (CHEF), and the graduate communications program. Remember, ALL donations — in any amount — are much needed and will be put to good use. The stars indicate donations of $100 or more during the 2016 program year.

William L. Beckley 73 847H Timothy E. Drury 73 850 Michael D. O'Donnell 74 877H W. Scott Havens 76 908H Thomas H. Newman 77 931 Bruce P. Frederick 78 946H Kent M. Crawford 79 976 Mark A. Harris 80 991H George F. Stephan 81 1000 Samuel W. Sundeleaf 81 1001 John F. Cox 82 1025H Jon T. Rodriguez 82 1032H Paul K. Davis 85 1084H Paul E. Louis 87 1135H Gerald E. Van Zandt 90 1170 Stephen L. Wolfe 90 1198H Jason R. Shaw 93 1265 Vincent T. Kimura 01 1379H Thomas A. Lien 02 1388H Tyler Ashburn 03 1387H Benjamin N. Miles 03 1397H Kirk B. Maag 06 1422H Kellen A. Hade 04 1442H Alexander S. Wylie AZ St. 96 H E. Robert Mooney ID

Fiji Fables Cont. from page 5

was commissioned a regular officer in the Navy and sent to flight school in Pensacola, Florida. After training as a Naval aviator and helicopter pilot in 1970, I was assigned to the Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 3 (HC-3) at NAS Imperial Beach, California, and served as a post-maintenance test pilot and NATOPS instructor pilot. My tour with HC-3 included two deployments to the Viet Nam combat zone, aboard combat fleet support ships in the Tonkin Gulf as a combat supply and search and rescue pilot in the UH-46. I left the Navy in 1973 and went to graduate school at the University of Hawaii. I finished my master’s degree in Geology and Geophysics in 1977, and in October 1977, joined the U.S. Geological Survey as a hydrologist. With the USGS, I had assignments all around the U.S. and abroad. I worked with U.S. AID, the State Department, and other government agencies — including a 3-year assignment with the CIA as a senior scientist and intelligence officer, assessing global water resource issues affecting U.S. foreign policy and national security. After 31 years of government service, I retired and now live in Tucson with my wife, Claudia Stone. Our address is 5872 N. Camino Arenosa, Tucson, AZ 85718, and e-mail is ken.hollett@comcast.net. Pergé!” — Ken Hollett

If you were not able to make it to Corvallis for this year’s Mom’s and Family Weekend, you missed out on the 80th Annual Sing Competi-tion, hosted by IFC. In keeping with the 80th anniversary of Sing, this

year’s theme was artists’ hits of the 1980s. Eleven fraternities and sororities partnered to perform the music of artists from the 80s, including tunes by Journey, Cyndi Lauper, and Wham! The brothers of Kappa Omicron partnered with the ladies of Chi Omega and per-formed hits by The Police. We worked hard for four months — late at night and early in the morning in rain and lightning. Finally, after months of hard work and a lot of fun, we got on the stage in Gill Coliseum. We performed our best and had a great time doing it, and we were rewarded with 4th Place and the Consultants’ Choice Award for the second year in a row. Next year, we have high hopes and are going to work even harder. — Andrew Ibarra

“We Performed Our Best and Had a Great Time”