Leading OH THEIAURfL Steve Hartman VOLUME 93, No. 3, FALL 2005 EDITOR L.:t. IIThat' s okay, we taped it." lan Andrews, Mount Un ion '0 1 ith these words, I reas ured my wife, Rachel, that we had in fact captured GRAPHIC DESIGN the latest version of our son Gabe' favorite TV how ("Little Einstein ," for Stacey Castle W those who know the e thing ). Of cour e, for many of u , "taped" ha become BUSINESS MANAGER synonymous with "recorded," ro ted in a generation' familiarity with videotape and it John Green, Nebraska Wesleyan '60 once ubiquitous nature. ABOUT THE LAUREL Later, it occurred to me that this simple phra e represent a generation gap between THE lAUREl is th e exoteric publication of th e Ph i Kappa Tau our son, Gabe, and Rachel and me. Even though we regularly "tape" his favorite how, Foundation. Published prior to 19 19 as SIDE LI GHTS, a journal devo ted to topics related to higher education the record ing is actuall y the reproduction of a digital video fi le onto a computer-like involvi ng colleg e and alu mn i interes ts, THE lAUREl is device. Sound li ke big stuff. Gabe will likely never connect the term "tape" with an now published under the direction and authority of the actual, phys ical, be-ki nd-rewind videotape. But ye t, the re ult of the two recording Board of Trustees of the Ph i Kappa Tau Foundation. method is the same- a show saved for later. ADDRESS CHANGES Likew i e, with fraternity life, the results- leader hip, cholar hip, brotherho d, and Visi t www.ph ikappatau.org and choose "Update Your Address"; or call (800) PKT-1906; or ma il achievement- remain con tant, even though in orne case the methods by which we changes to: Phi Kappa Ta u; 522 1 Morn ing Sun arrive at the e things may change. Road; O xford, OH 45056; or e-ma il Cindy Morgan Many of us look fondly upon memori es of frie nd hip fostered over the evening at cmorgan@ph ikappatau.org
fodder in the chapter dining hall or in front of the "house TV" in the chapter living The next issue of THE lAUREl will be Vol. 94, No. 1 and room (often requiring some sort of verbal or manly wre ding to determine an agreeable will be ma iled on or around March 1, 2006. channel). The chatter and banter and laughter were not simply mall talk; they were the PERIODICAL STATEMENT actual building blocks of brotherhood. POSTMASTER : Send address changes to 5221 Today, some of tho e same building block are constructed among undergraduate Morning Sun Rd.; Oxford, O H 45056
through "!Ming" or "text messaging" (if you aren't fami liar with the e term , identify a THE LAUREL of Ph i Kappa Ta u is published trienn ially 13-year-old nearby and request interpretation). Brother impart wisdom, hare humor, by the Phi Kappa Tau Foundati on. Sta ndard A Mail and make plans for the weekend all with the rhythmic tap-tap-tap of fi nger and postage is paid at Ci nc innati, OH, 45203 and thumbs. No speaking required. Despite the generation ga p and hifting method , the additional ma iling offices . need for leader , for friend , and for h igh achievement will always per ist. W ith this in mind, Ph i Kappa Tau is buzz ing about plan for our next century of Pri nted in the USA I ISSN Number: 0023-8996 brotherhood. At both national and regional event , everyo ne is talking (and text me saging, I suppose) about the Centennia l Celebration in Oxford, Ohio, in July of PHI KAPPA TAU FOUNDATION 2006 (page 16), the regional Centennial Founders Day event in March (page 14), and (800) PKT ·1906 x236 • loundation@phik appat ~n~.org the launch into Phi Tau's next 100 years. Chairman GERALD CARUON In addition to these celebrations, brother have many other opportunities to Vice Chairman C. BRENT DEVORE celebrate - organizing a reunion at the Centennial Celebration (page 17), pon oring " Exeru~ve Director JOHN GREEN a brick in the Centennia l Garden (page 19), or by imply u ing thi h istoric Ph i Tau Treasurer WILLIAM G. BRAUN D milestone to dial the number of a brother (for tho e of yo u who remember "dialing" ) to catch up on life events. Ju t li ke Hugh Heiland, composer of "My Phi Tau Pin," (page Secretory ROBERT D. LEATHERMAN 20), each brother wi ll have a chance to leave an indelible mark on the Fraternity. CH ARLES BALL JOH NF . COSGROVE My family just recently held a rather obnoxiou birthday party to celebrate Gabe' BILL CRANE • C. STEVEN HARTMAN two year on thi earth. It was an opportunity to remini ce about the pa t and to look GR EGH EILMEIER J. K. HEILMEIER forward to what fun is ye t to be (and also a chance to watch him mear icing on Ed, our dog). A nd whi le I'm ure we captured some of the event "on tape," it is the experience GREGH OLLEN DAVID W. LAWRENCE -- the bui lding block, if you wi ll -- that matter mo t. DONALD J. PHI LLIPS II ROSS E. ROEDER teve Hartman , Mu kingum '89, is chief executive officer. JOEL S. RUDY TIMOTHY SMITH SCOTT STIWART ROD NEY E. WILMOTH DAVID RUCKMAN WHAT'S NEW ON THE WEB • denotes non- v o~ng member
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p I APPATAU 'THE REGUlARS' 1906-2006 Leading Off. Steve Hartman on 2 the building block of our live ---- a we prepare to celebrate our Centennial. FEATIJRES Leaders. Identifying haz ing 4 and how Phi Tau is combating Lifetime of Achievements the problem. 20 Hugh G . Hei land, Miami '36, the auth r of"My Phi Tau Pin", pent hi life giving of him elf to Leadership Series. Dave hi theatre tudent . ow Heiland i the one in 7 Ruckman, Ohio Scace '62, it the p tlight. down and discusses how he applie the Golden Rule.
1986-1 996. Bill Jenkins, The Bond that Unites Us Bowling Green '57, T, m lla, Truman tate '93, and Me aine Zimmer, Truman cace 25 r views the next decade in '94 were men who et the tandard and led by example. Both men hi Centennial erie . nter d hapter eternal earlier thi yea r but it i their tory, told thr ugh the eye of a fe llow brother, that how how influential Sideroads. Charle p pi an be. 46 Hazelrigg, Miami '53, and his wife travel l,200 miles Leadership Academy Wrap Up on bikes. 30 Revi w the 2005 Leader hip Academy, read about the award winner and ee h w the Fraternity c ntinue to expand on the educational ummit. DEPARTMENTS
34 N ews 38 Laurels 42 On Campus 44 Directory 45 Chapter Eternal
Fall ZOOS THE L AUREL 3 Leaders Addressing challenges that fac e Phi Kappa Tau . Hazed & Confused When the dog & pony show ends; a call to action for our chapters
BY BRIAN BREITTHO LZ, O HIO '83 limits until Train earn that right. • Train are not allowed to talk with other Train , or with anyone fter a lengthy period of job hunting, the day ha el e in the firm without fir t a king the director for permi ion. finally arrived. Like many other mile tone in • When addre ing the director, Train mu t ay," ir, Mr. Director, . your life, this day will be forever etched in yo ur If ... " memory-the day you start your new career as a • Trai n mu t bring lunch to the office each day, but they mu t college graduate. relinqui h it to a enior partner. The firm' ver ion of dieting! AYour senior year was fill ed with on-campus interview , "pre • Trai n mu tan wer the phone within three ring . ot ju t their nights" with different firm , and multiple on- ite vi its to the firm phone , but every phone in the firm, a the partner houldn't be who e offer you accepted. When an offer wa made, you were burdened. almo t giddy with excitement. During each round of interviews, • Every Trai n mu t participate in the profe ional developm nt you met more member of the firm , each nicer and more welcoming program. Thi program require memonzmg important than the previous. A lthough yo u con idered several other firms information such a how many girlfriend the bo had in high and compared their offer and compen ation package , no place chool, the addre of the U . . Emba sy in Zimbabwe, etc. quite felt like thi one. The fit eemed perfect. It wasn'tthesalary that made the firm rand out, itwa the people. lt was their ke n intere t in you. Other deal clo er included the profe ional development program they boasted about that helped taff grow, learn and advance through the firm . Their vision for the No chapter, colony, student or alumnus shall conduct nor con company and their mission statement sounded truly in pirational. done hazing activities. Hazing activities are defined as: ''Any Each manager you met with during the interview process poke at action taken or situation created, intentionally or unintentionally, length about the firm ' commitment to its workers and to having whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or a work environment that re embled one big happy family. You physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Such almost had to pinch yo urself as you dressed this morning, while activities may include, but are not limited to, the following: use making sure your hiny new hoe matched your belt, that your of alcohol, paddling in any form, creation of excessive fatigue; hai r wa properly combed, and that all remnant from your bowl physical and psychological shocks, quests, treasure hunts, scav of Wheatie were visibly dige ted. After all , the day would be full enger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on of miles, warm greeting and imp rtant introductions. outside or inside the confines of the chapter house; wearing of Upon arriving at your new office, yo u're met at the entrance public apparel which is not normally in good taste; engaging in by the human re ource director who e con yo u to the training public stunts of buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating room along with the 20 other hires. Instead of the typical warmth games or activities; and any other activities which are not con you experien ed during your previou vi it , the air in the firm ' sistent with academic achievement, fraternal law, ritual or policy office thi time i rather chilly. o one in the firm i miling. o or the regulations and policies of the educational institution, or n acknowl edge the new taff. omething i definitely ut of applicable state law." whack. The dir ctor l ad you and the ther into a rather mall drab • In read f traditional written t t , Train \ ill be "lined up" h r om wh r he in tru t everyon to it. In a commanding mann r, we k and drilled with que ti n . In addition to th :lire tor, th dire t r w I omes ev ryon to the firm b barking out rul ev r memb r of th finn, in ludin th janitor, re eptioni ·t and the new hire mu t a mpl y with. rding to the dir tor, the e mail room guy (all ra ing p ' rand th ir hot) an drill Trains rule~ will imm diat ly go into ff t nd will Ia t until r ne as> 11. ha "proven th ir worthine ." The in tru t rh new • If on Train fai l the te t, ll Train· fai l the re ·r. h1re~ of the following: • Train will r -tak t~1i l d te L that will be admini ·r ' r :l th, • Th ' lr name~ will no longer mean an thing. ll n w hir \ ill fo llowingda at a.m. lfonefail· again,th • allr ' turnth ' tP.'t now he r ·fcrred to as "Traine ' " or "Train ·" for ·hort. d · ~y at a.m. • rrom thb po1nt forward, Traim wi ll 'ntcr the building through • rain~ must rai · ~.: the firm' · tho ea -h mL)rning and r' ' tt ' rh' dw ll' 4 'J Ill L liiU I LEADERSH IP SERIES Resources on positive membership orientation programs may be found at a number of places, including: "' Campus Greek Affairs Office, Student Activities Office, Leadership Development Office, Outdoor Pursuit Center, Board of Governors Chairman, Recruitment /Retention Advisor, Domain Director, etc. • All Train mu t parttctpate in the "' Phi Kappa Tau's Building Men of Character Membership All too often fraternity firm' wellne s program. This program Orientation Program (www .phikappatau.org) membership orientation requires each Train to do extensive programs include orne, push-up , it-up , jumping jack , and www .stophazing.org if not all, of the e long run until they pas out. www .campusspeak.com /programs /hazing requirement . The "rules • All Train must carry three cent , four For information on membership orientation programs, contact Brad of the road" may not matche , eight toothpick , a black ball, Joutras at [email protected], ext.248 unfold at once, in fea r of and a brick with them at all times, no que tion a ked. • Instead of playing oftball at the company picnic, Trains mu t con ume overwhelming quantitie of cheap wine until they blow chunk or pass out what a novel way to demonstrate teamwork! Next time you wonder whether an activity could be considered • To promote reflection, Train will be blindfolded, hazing, ask yourself the following: dumped in the ba ement, and forced to contemplate their commitment to the firm by listening to the • Would you be willing to invite the news media to cover it? Grateful Dead blared loudly and repeatedly for hours on end. • Would you invite parents to observe or participate in it? • Train are not allowed to share their thoughts and per pective about firm business practices or e Would you post photos of it on the internet? trategie . After all , they're Trains ... what would they know? • Would you discuss it freely and completely in your discus· • Train mu t interview every member of the firm , sions with prospective members? and mu t learn vital information about them, such a their hoe ize, the content of their refrigerators • Would you be willing to subiect every member to the activity at home, and name of their kids' soccer teams. on a regular basis? • To learn about the firm 's history, Trains must cross dre s and participate in cavenger hunts throughout • Does it honor our Creed or Ritual? the downtown bu ines district. Trains will be required to perform activities involving bananas ~> Would you be willing to invite your Chapter Advisor, Gree and whipped cream to garner clue and to appreciate Advisor, Dean of Students or University President to partici the firm's heritage. pate? • Train are never allowed to associate with employees • Could you defend it to a iury during a trial? of other firm s. And they're especially not permitted to hare information about the firm 's unique training .,. In what ways does it build authentic friendship and life·lon program-apparently the firm' founders wanted it commitment to the Fraternity? that way. • Without any notice or warning, a Train may be • Which Cardinal Principle(s) does it advance? terminated on the pot. How long would you tay at uch a firm ?Would it be measured by weeks or days, or by hours and minutes? How much of thi non en e would you participate in? How long would it take before you reported the firm to the immediately driving a ociate members out the door, but they authorities? In what ways would any of these activities prepare a often accumulate over time. They erve no meaningful purpo e new employee to be a contributing member of the firm ? other than to provide kicks for some, required rite of pa age for Fall 2005 THE L A REL 5 others, or to force a sociate members to prove their worthiness resources designed to help you build brotherhood free of the a if worthiness would be meas ured by any of the e tactics. "old way ." Undoubtedly it take a ignificant effort to create "It's a tradition," "It builds respect," "I went through it ... so an associate member program free of hazi ng but in the end it' should they," are all common responses provided by the guilty worth every extra minute. You can't haze omeone into being parties. None of the e are acceptable-they're imply excuse or your "brother." Authentic friend hip aren't ba ed on fear or misguided rationales for physically and/or psychologically abusi ng intimidation. They can't be forced. If hazing i o wonderful, why others we claim to be our brothers. Would you tolerate these aren't the enior doing it to one another? Why aren't Fortune justification at your workplace? 500 companie replacing their training programs with hazing What would our Founders think if they observed any of these program ? Why didn't our Founder do it to one another? practices taking place in one of our chapters' associate member No more excu es, brother . It' time for action. You wouldn't programs? Would they find value and purpo e or would they be tolerate it at after graduation-don't tolerate it now. di graced? Try to imagine our four Founders meeting in Old Main on Miami' campus in 1906 for a line up. Dwight Douglas blindfolding Taylor Borradaile, William Shideler, and Clinton Boyd, and then drilling them with que tions: Douglass: ''Name the Fraternity Founders" Response: "Us" • Provide references and educational materials for structuring a Douglas : "Where were we founded ?" positive membership orientation program, free of hazing Re ponse: "Here" Douglass: 'When was the Fraternity founded?" • As part of the Borradaile Challenge, all chapters are required to Re ponse: "La t aturday" submit a membership orientation on a regular basis Let's get real. Haz ing was not part of our founding or something our Founders ever envisioned. In fact, as a Fraternity that was ·- Provide a recruitment/retention advisor on the board of committed to noble principle and lifelong bonds of friend hip, governors that works with the MOO to develop and implement hazing is its antithesis. Hazing somehow grew from harmless the membership orientation program pranks played on underclass men, to activitie which claim li ves each year and terminate the bright futures of o many. • Provide a Building Men of Character leadership program, at Phi Kappa Tau was among the first fraternities to move to an the chapter location, to help with goal setting, teamwork, and "a ociate member" program where new members were welcomed, membership education. These are conducted by national staff and embraced, and incorporated into the chapter experience. The volunteers for any chapter requesting the service as well as each Fraternity wa among the fir t to create a position statement colony. eliminating haz ing practices from all chapter activitie , including aboli hing "hell-week" pre-initiation week. We've created Provide an anonymous hotline to help identify any questionable programs and programs and more programs to help chapters behaviors at the chapter level - any member or associate can call combat haz ing and create positive experiences for associate 800-PKT -1906 ext. 231 at any time m mber -yet we continue, year after year, to have violations to our policy. Violations to the dignity of our associate members. Contact all new associate members' parents by letter to introduce Violations to our principles and to the men who pledge to live by them into the Phi Kappa Tau family and to outline Phi Kappa Tau the e principle . The e violation by a few, have affected us all. It's services and member expectations. Any parent can contact the time to give the violators corporate pink lip . Executive Offices anonymously, or otherwise, to discuss their For far too long, we've allowed the hazi ng cancer to con ume son's experiences. our Fraternity usually for no good rea on other than because we experi enced it, or we feel the need to force a young man to prove Implemented a membership orientation program review process hi "worthine " to be a Phi Tau through meaningle s, mean- in which chapters submit their program for review by a MO pirited, and dangerou /degrading activitie . If the associates aren't consultant who will work with the membership orientation officer "worthy" at the tart of their program, we should not have i u d and the board of governors to ensure the program is 100% th m bid in th first place. Are they not mark of di tincti n when w ask them to join? O r do they omehow magically acquire di tin tion, hara t r and prin iple after inge ting r tten fo d? bout the author: Brian Breittholz, hio ' , is the Fraremiry' If w 'r trul y ommitt d to being the men our C reed and Ritual acional Edu arion Director. He sen1ed as Direcror of 1·eek Affair pou u to be, w mu t r mov hazing fr m ur chapter . ac Miami Univer iry and the Universir of Akron. B1ian etm nrh also erves as a hapcer d\1isor for rh Bera Thera Pi Frar mill' ,;r To liminat hazi ng, yo u ne d t fir t p ak ut again t it. Miami Univer iry and as the hairman of th lph chapr r B 1;i of You h v t b pr par d t bui ld coali tion with oth r broth r ovemor . who share in your ommitm nt in rearing a po iti xperi n e that helps •a h a · ·o iate member gr w to be a better man an 1 contributing broLhcr. You ha c to tap into the lo al and mtional 6 Ill• L 1\l•l LEADERSH IP SERIES GOLDEN RULE Dave Ruckman has risen through the corporate ranks utilizing an often-forgotten philosophy for success BY IAN ANDREWS, MOUNT UNION '0 1 The Golden Rule; it's a term we all learn in elementary school. Do unto other a you would have done unto you. Dave Ruckman, O hio State '62, holds that philo ophy close. Over the course of the last 40 years, Ruckman has evolved into an extremely uccessful business man, reaching the level of chief risk offi cer for Merrill Lynch. He and his wife, Marilyn, have worked hard for their success and while their accomplishments are evident by their tately home in Cleveland's Eas t Side, Ruckman still lives by the ideals of the Golden Rule. Born in Akron, O hio, Ruckman attended Ohio tate University and majored in chemistry. After graduating, he worked for IBM selling computer -a profe sion far from his major. In 1971, Ruckman began working for Merrill Lynch in Columbu and the journey has ye t to cea e. He and his wife moved from city to city lowly but urely climbing the Merrill Lynch ladder. Regardles of the success that he achieved however, he never wore a chip on his shoulder and maintained a leadership style that put hi employees first. "The leader works for the employee," he said. "How can I help yo u?" i h is mantra when referring to the commitment to help his employees rise through the company and succeed. Ruckman realizes that he can only be ucce sful when hi employee do the same. The end re ult, while serving as managing director, was a productive workforce of 1,500 employees, the lowest turnover rate of any cli vi ion in the company and over $65 billion in holding and a set . REMEMBERING HIS ROOTS Ruckman is a firm believer in not sitting on the idelines, RETIREMENT especiall y during college. He encourages students to be leader After recently entering retirement, he became restle and on campus and in the Fraternity, just a he wa at O hio tate. decided to carefully invest himself into business ventures that "We learn fro m our mistakes," he said. "Would yo u rather crew he determined would be successful and appealing to con umer . up in college than in a management position in indu try?" he "The difference between failure and success is the ability to sell ," asks, rhetorically. he said. In his eyes, the world is in need of leaders and program It i that philo ophy that has driven Ruckman to purchase like Leader hip Academy, which Ruckman attended thi pa t three radios station in New Mexico and, along with an a sociate, summer. He believes that as a Fraternity, "we have to develop build two Exxon Mobil ga tations. leaders for the world." Similar to hi unconventional, almost populist leadership style, Ruckman has been, and continues to be succe ful but he he ha created what many might consider an oxymoron: up has n't abandoned the principle that have guided him for the scale gas stations. While being well-lit and providing higher-end past 40 years. A strong work ethic, a relentles spirit and a products, the station boa ts a cafe style atmosphere with fl owers commitment to treating people as he wi hes to be treated have and rest rooms that one would expect at a mid-level steak house. enabled him to lead with a purpose. He empha izes that he Put simply "you have to build something that brings them to has been rewarded throughout his life, but not just monetarily. you," he said. He has a knack for knowing what people want When yo u treat people as equals he aid , "it alway come back and he understands how to foster the need that exists. to you." Fa11 2005 T HE L AUREL 7 BY WILLIAM D. JE KIN , BOWLING GREEN '57 IF TRA ~ ITIO WA eath claimed four Brother whose individual and collective contribution to Phi THE ORDER F THE DAY Kappa Tau will not oon be replicated, if ever. When Charlie Ball, Miami ' 2, cap THE DECADE THAT D tured thee ence of those deaths in hi much-acclaimed 1996 Hi tory of Phi Kappa PRE EDED THE 19 6- Tau, "From Old Main to a ew Century", he aid "after those tragic lo es, there had to be ignificant birth ." Indeed, there were, but fir t we dealt with the lo e . In the decade of 19 6- 1996, Chapter Eternal welcomed the like of Jack An on, Colgate '47, Joe Joiner, Georgetown '73, Ewing T. Bole , Centre ' 14, and Walter" onny" trange, Auburn '70. An on' udden death in 1990 at age 66 tunned Phi Kappa Tau and the lnterfraternal ommunity. omewhere along the line, Jack wa tagged "Mr. Fraternity" and the handle tuck. Executive Director f the Fraternity from 1964 to 197 , h then became the fir t to hold that ..:..:: ~ Cl> ~ c :z .f! .f! .., ...5! G> " H Tm 1\H title in the lndianapoli headquarters of the then National Interfraternity Conference (now the North-American Interfraternity Conference). Ju t two year later, National Vice Pre ident Joe Joiner died in office. A faculty member at Eas tern Kentucky Univer ity, Joiner erved as the fir t Dean of the newly-created Leadership Academy at Miami University in 1988 when he wa a member of the Fraternity's National Council. That same year, 1992, Honorary Founder Ewing T. Boles entered chapter eternal at age 97. Bole ' contributions to this Fraternity, leadership-wi e and monetaril y, were unprecedented. There'll never be another like him. As a young man, he helped negotiate the return of "' ~ "i::a · ~ Gi' .... ::: ~ c: c: -a c: ~ _g -0 a G> 0 ..a 0 "'a ·;;; ... - v ..c: E -a ~ 4i G>"' =a. ... a c: c: -a a. "'- >- -= G> -a "' a -G> .... 0 .5 c: .... a .... "'a c: ... ..c: G> ~ :::1 -a 0 a ... G> -:1: G> ::: a:l -a A. - G> -a ..c: G> :'! .5 0 A. -a c: ... ..!! :::1 :1: - ..!! 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He wa the itting ational Pre ident of Phi Kappa Tau, and had earlier been named a member of the Board of Director of the ational Interfraternity Conference. Here wa a man who truly could be called a vi ionary. Charlie Ball' 1996 hi tory ay it be t: "By the time onny trange introduced hi ambitiou et of goals and objective for hi pre idency during the final banquet f the Fraternity' 19 9 Convention in New Orlean , every delegate there had a en e that he had helped hape the Fraternity's future." ... c ]' a E ..!:! - ~ a"' ·;:;; !! .!!' ...... c. ..a ...... c:n --... "' ·a - 0 ... 0 ...c t ..:.:: ... .i E -~ :J: >- !?',.."' j ·c >- 0 1! -a ... c 0 ...... c s ...!! ...a !!5. a a t "'c ... a E a 0 ... ~ 1! !!!!. a ...... a a c ...c"' .~ a ... c. ..5- c 0 ~ ... ..5 c. a .!!'- !! >- a ..00:-"' 1- a; c ..:0 "' a ... 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""o- ii E. o- 1- .:: .~ 0 Fall 2005 THE L AUREL 11 In 1991, Craig Little, Ohio Srate' 0, former chapter consultant, joined the Executive Office taff a a sistant executive director; Bill Jenkin , Bowling Green '57, former Fraternity executive director, uc- ceeded Carl Vance as Foundation executive vice pre ident. The "coming " aw fi ve new charter i ued in the decade, but an important additional "going" which should be mentioned occurred in 19 7 when the ational Convention took a po ition to outlaw "little i ter" organiza tion . One year after the "little si ter" legi lation wa invoked, the inaugural Leader h ip Academy wa birthed at Mi ami University. Thi happening was the direct re ult of the effort of ational Pre ident John o grove, Florida '68, to rein tate the former national leader hip program- IMPACT-which had been o ucce sful during hi tudent year in Gaine ville, Fla. In point of fact, twenty year fol lowing the fir t national IMPA T, the Leadership Academy wa born. But in thi writer' mind, the mo t ignifi ant deci ion- indeed, the m t ignificant " ming"-wa action taken by delegates at the Fraternity' 1995 Wa hington, D. ., c nventi n to adopt the H le in the Wall Gang amp (now known a the H le in the Wall amp ) a the Frat rnity'- n w n ti nal philanthropy. Th e wonderful place fo r hildren with chr ni illn ' e k f mp wer the r ul t f th r ati v g niu of Paul ewman, Ohio '43. And th ming and g ing arne t a publi hing of hurli Bull '- FrLm kl Main to a N w ntury, th fi r t hi tor written in n n' l !den Jubilee Hi' tl r · f Phi Kapp Tau. I 2 T ill· L ltH THE LA REL 13 Atlanta, Ga. Akron, Ohio Charlotte, N.C. Chicago, Ill. Cincinnati, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio .... Columbus, Ohio Dallas, Texas Dayton, Ohio Denver, Colo. El Paso, Texas Houston, Texas Indianapolis, Ind. Lexington, Ky. Lincoln, Neb. Louisville , Ky. Marietta, Ga. ,, I New York, N.Y. Pittsburgh, Pa. Raleigh, N.C. Seattle, Wash. Wilmington, Del. L ENNIAL FOUNDERS DAY EVENTS Centennial Founders Day events will provide alumni and undergraduates an opportunity to celebrate the founding of Phi Kappa Tau in a location close to home. Atlanta Centennial Founders Day December 2, 2005 Contact: Bill Crane ([email protected]) Washington D.C. Centennial Founders Day February 24, 2006 Contact: Mike Dovilla ([email protected]) Northeast Ohio Centennial Founders Day March 11, 2006 (Cleveland) Contact: Greg Heilmeier (gmheilmeier®tastypure.com) Pittsburgh Centennial Founders Day March 16, 2006 Contact: Jay McCann (jjmccannjr®aol.com) Adam Goetz ([email protected]) West Coast Founders Weekend March 16·19, 2006 (Orange County, Calif.) Contact: Sean McManus ([email protected]) Dallas Centennial Founders Day March 17, 2006 \ Contact: Greg Hollen ([email protected]) Detroit Centennial Founders Day March 25, 2006 Contact: Allyn Shaw ([email protected]) Kentucky Centennial Founders Day March 31, 2006 (Lexingto ) Contact: Wes Fugate ( wes.fugate lumni.centre.edu) THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS HAVE TWENTY CITES WITH THE LARGEST ALUMNI CONCENTRATION EXPRESSED M INTEREST IN PLANNING A CENTENNIAL FOUNDERS DAY MNT: I CENTENNIAL FOUNDERS DAY EVENTS Albuquerque, N.M. Kansas City, Boston Miami Chicago Raleigh, N.C. Denver St. is Indianapolis sa, Okla. For more informationc ontad Brad Joutros at [email protected]. Phi Kappa Tau i compiling special recognition for those alumni who are true pioneer in their professional lives. They will be inducted into the Phi Kappa Tau Hall of Fame and will receive special recognition at the Celebration. ' I I . . THROUGH TO TODAY. THEIR historic event will go down in the Phi Tau \ 'ALUE ARE \VHAT THE books as one of the largest and most memorable banquets. FRATER11In' WILL CELEBRATE BOTH ON FOU DER DAY, This event will include live music, the inaugural Hall MARCH 17, 2 06, A 10 AT ITS Fame induction, the premiere of the new Phi Kappa Tau video, and Phi Tau-ction (proceeds to benefit both the Hole in the Wall Camps C E. TENNIAL CELEBRATIO 1 IN and the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation). OXfORD, OHIO JULY 20,2 3 200b. Phi Taus in attendance at the Centennial Celebration have an opportunity to participate in the Centennial Golf Scramble at Indian Ridge Golf Course ( www.theindianridgegolfclub.com/). FQr more information, contact Adam Eklund ([email protected], x240). Chapters who plan a reunion will have the opportunity to meet in a central location at Miami University so men from throughout the country can celebrate their o ry of brotherhood. Reunions will al o be held for Academ Executive Offices staff, past National Council an Trustees and Hole in the Wall volunteers. For information, contact Erin Zinsmeister (ezinsmei ter®phikap tau.org, x227). cursions for n of registering hi hma CENTENNIAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SCHEDULE Are you interested in volunteering for Phi Kappa Tau? Do you want AT A GLANCE to be an integral part of our Centennial year? Centennial volunteer opportunities are available for alumni and undergraduates who Schedule subject w change want the chance to help shape our lOOth year and make it the most memorable since our founding. Thursday, July 20, 2006 11:00 a.m. Maxwell Presentations ALUMNI VOLUNTEER 1: 00 p.m. Recruitment Forum OPPORTUNITIES 2:20 p.m. Convention Delegate Orientation 4:00p.m. Convention Kick Off Centennial Founders Day Coordinator: plan and 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner promote a Founders Day event on or around March 17 , 2006 for alumni and undergraduates in your area. 7:30 p.m. Convention Session Chapter Development Tracks Chapter Alumni Liaison: recruit 10 alumni from your chapter to register and attend the Centennial Celebration. 9:15 p.m. Undergraduate National Council Interviews Local Host Committee: ass ist with on-site logistics and Friday, July 21, 2006 host brothers and guests at the Centennial Celebration. This 9:30 a.m. Convention Session committee is reserved for alumni living in the Oxford, Ohio Chapter Development Tracks area. 11:30 a.m. Recognition/ Awards luncheon Reunion Captain: plan and promote a reunion for your 12:00 p.m. Golf Scramble chapter brothers that will be held from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. on 1:30 p.m. Convention Session Saturday, July 22 during the Centennial Celebration in Oxford, Guest Excursions Ohio. 1:45 p.m. Chapter Development Tracks Phi Tau Warblers: participate as a member of this prestigious 8:00p.m. Phi Kappa Tau Circle Rededication choir during the Centennial Celebration. 8:30p.m. Centennial Celebration Kick Off UNDERGRADUATE VOLUNTEER Saturday, July 22, 2006 OPPORTUNITIES 9:00 a.m. Model Initiation Guest Excursions Centennial Celebration Intern: serve as a part of the 12:00 p.m. Pride Tours Executive Offices staff for the Centennial Celebration. Reunion lunch Convention Marshal: assist with managing the business on Centennial Reunions the Convention floor and during all Convention business sessions. 6:30p.m. President's Reception Recruitment Captain: recruit undergraduates to register and 7:30p.m. Centennial Brotherhood Banquet attend the Centennial Celebration. 11:00 p.m. Foundation Reception Local Host Committee: assist with on-site logistics and host Sunday, July 23, 2006 brothers and guests at the Centennial Celebration. This committee 8:30 a.m. Non-denominational Worship Service is reserved for undergraduates living in the Oxford, Ohio area. 9:30 a.m. Centennial Brunch Phi Tau Warblers: participate as a member of this prestigious 11:45 a.m. Centennial Garden Dedication choir during the Centennial Celebration. Executive Offices Tour For more information about volunteering, contact Megan Vadnais at [email protected]. CENTERPIECE CENTENNIAL GATE PHI KAPPA TAU EXECUTIVE OFFICES The Fraternity is celebrating its first great century by buildin g a garden for all members and friends to enj oy. The garden will be adj acent to the Executive Offices in Oxford, Ohio and will be dedicated on July 23, 2006 at the Centennial Celebration. COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS A plaza area will contain personalized bricks for individuals and chapters. You can even customize a brick in honor or in memory of another brother. A gift of $150 to the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation will assure an individually-engraved brick in the Plaza area. It's a great way to carve a spot in Phi Tau history for yourself or another brother! The chapter with the highest number of brick orders will receive SPONSOR ITEMS special recognition at the Centennial Celebration. Academia Trees• ( 19) $1,250 Bronze Chapter Shield Plaques§ $1 ,906 To order a brick, tum to page 24 or visit www.phikappatau.org/ Founder Circles• (4) $2,500 garden. sponsored by ]im K. Heilmeier, Kent State '49 Founder Trees• (4) $2, 500 GARDEN NAMING OPPORTUNITIES one of four sponsored by Delta Tau chapter (Cal Poly-Pomona) The Centennial Garden also offers Phi Taus the chance to Phi Bench $1 5,000 sponsor different items listed below. Whether it is a Founder Kappa Bench $15,000 Tree, the Bridge of Enlightenment, the Creed Wall, or a Chapter Tau Bench $1 5,000 Shield Plaque, this is an exciting chance to be a central figure in Bridge of Enlightenment $20, 000 the Phi Tau history. Bridge of Understanding $20, 000 ...... Entrance Gate Pillars $25, 000 Fire Circle with Seating $25,000 sponsored by Don Phillips, Texas-Austin '82 Artwork/ bench at entry $35, 000 Centerpiece $50, 000 Creed wall $50, 000 Landscape endowment $1 00, 000 * indicates a per-item donation. § many of these items are available. Items appearing in red are no longer available to sponsor. T HE L AUREL 19 It's 1960. Students wait for theatre class to begin the newly constructed Boyd Auditorium College in Wilmington, Ohio. professor Hugh G. Heiland, Miami states that the class they are to begin be easy. Some students will move on, ~,u .. J;O the class to fill a general education "" .... ,, ...... t. Others however, stay. There is ...... &.L&&""' about him that they can't put their on, but none .. the .. less, he is intriguing. that stay will be pushed to their limits .. will grow because of him. 2005. Students wait for theatre class in the newly constructed Boyd now known as the Oscar F. Cultural Center, and in walks Professor tus Heiland. Sound like a familiar story? The Oscar F. Boyd ulturofo{entec Hugh G. Heiland stands with John Green, executive director of the Foundation. Green presented Heiland with a 50-year certificate du ri ng a visit in September. ugh Heiland has been a staple in this small southwe tern Ohio town for over 50 years. He know the people. He remember the students and the grade they earned. He is harp and while he i 87 years-old, he doe n't let his age dictate hi perH anality and quick wit. While pending a eptember afternoon with the Miami graduate, we encounter many who instantly recognize Heiland and expre their happiness in seeing him out and about. He ha an oxygen tank at his ide that he wheels around but hi tro ng per anality reveals a man who is determined ~o t to let the metallic colored cylinder get in the way. "I only u e it when I need it," he says. His independence is important and the le s he ha to give up, the younger he feels. OFFICIAL RECOGNITION Technically, Heiland i retired, but students that weren't even born when he left know his name and they recognize him when he vi it campus. In September, Heiland received one of the biggest honors of his life-the Hugh G. Heiland Theatre was officially dedicated and opened to the public. A few year ago, when the announcement was made, pa~ tudent traveled from across the country to see the man they held with uch e teem and affection. Ellen Gross Fisk aid that, for many year , he felt the The Oct. 24, 2003 extravaganza featured a trip down greatest influence she experienced from Heiland was his memory lane in celebration of Boyd Auditorium's 50th "extraordinary" dedication and stagecraft. anniver ary, the announcement of a $17 million comprehensive "It was rare training and it has been the foundation of my fund-rai ing campaign and the naming of the theatre in honor profe sional career," sa id Fisk, a professional actres who e of professor emeritu Heiland. lengthy list of productions includes her Broadway debut in the Even before the program formally started, it began building Tony- Award winning production of "The Royal Family". toward the climatic moment of Heiland's final curtain call. "But I have come to realize that the greatest thing Hugh As the audi ence took their eat , a collage of image from taught us was fearlessness," she said. "He made us take chance - Boyd Auditorium's 50 year was projected on a 24-foot high on stage and in life. He threw us into roles that were far beyond creen. The opening segment of the show featured profess ional our capabilities and personal experience, and showed us how to actor -all of whom were Heiland's students- telling the story of u e our imaginations to rise to the characters." the venerable auditorium similar to a Ken Bums documentary. Heiland al o helped Gary Sandy, the star of television' No historical recollection of Boyd Auditorium, now known classic "WKRP in C incinnati" and some 70 stage role . andy as the Oscar F. Boyd Cultural Center, could be told without recalled Heiland approaching him at the end of his sophomore intertwining Heiland's own tory. A full -time faculty member year. for 39 years (1947-86), he was an actor in and/or director of "I wasn't doing all that hot in my other cia ses and I knew mo t of the 300-plu theatrical productions of the last 50 years. what I wanted to do," he sa id . "Hugh came to me and aid , In addition to their roles in the Boyd retrospective and 'What are you doing here? I think you ought to leave school. I reading te timonials from a number of Heiland's former think yo u should go to New York."' students, five alumni gave first person accounts of the impact "For 35 years, I've made my living as an actor becau e of what Hugh taught me," Sandy sa id. "But you know, when I their mentor has had on their careers and lives. Fall 2005 THE L AUREL 21 wa here, he never once gave me a compliment. He wa alway for God's sake,' you warned, 'whatever you do, don't overplay pushing me and pushing me. I said , 'When are you ever going to the drunk!' I tried very hard to follow yo ur advice. You ee, even get off my back?' And Hugh sa id , (right on cue from his eat in after 20 years, plea ing Hugh Heiland i till a prime motivation the audience) 'Never! "' in any project I take on." Stephanie Hodge had her fir t role in a Hugh Hei land Cassid y, who ha directed more than 30 production , recently production as a you ng child in 1961 "Teahouse of the Augu t left Gardner-Webb U ni ve r ity (N.C.) after creating a thriving Moon". It wa a mall part, but he learned at that formative age theatre program to join the faculty at Miami Dade College in that there are "no mall part , only small actor ." outh Florida. "This is as true in any production a it i in life-we all have Keith' father,] im Ca idy, aid Heiland wa the "toughe t, something to offer, and no matter how small it may eem, it can and will make a difference," aid Hodge, comedienne and co-star of TV's "Nur es", "Unhappily Ever After" and, currently, the WB Network's "Reba". "Hugh taught me to look, watch, listen and appreciate everything around me becau e the true meas ure of an actor i the actor's own willingness to interpret life," he said. Keith Cassid y said Heiland never topped being his teacher. He called Heiland several months ago excited about being cast a the drunken brother in "Long Day' Journey into Night". "Hugh, you didn't mis a beat," Cassidy aid. "'Well mo t demanding man I ever met." He recalled Heiland making him play three performance of "Taming of the hrew" with a broken ankle. "It wa for tho e moment of exa peration and per piration that I first cur ed him and later thanked him," aid Ca idy. "When I left here, I wa ready to h ld my own in any producti n with an a tor r director. Hugh gave u n t ju t a kn wledge, but a r eren ~ r ur raft." a id ' p ~ m1ing areer in lude the film "Parke ' R nge" and "Runawa ' Dr am ", b ing a t in num rou t 1 vi i n omm r ial , h ·ring and produ ing th ~ T -'ri - "DL wn Hom " and a ring L)n ·ta.,., in · ore· of how ·. "Th grt:at ' St ·omplim ' nt, 22 Tilt L LJIU•I Keith's mother and I could give Hugh a former tudent wa to send our son to him," he added. "Hi gift to us was the way he sent him back." David Raizk, mayor of Wilmington, read a mayoral proclamation designating Oct. 24, 2003 , as "Hugh G. Heiland Day" in the city. He a! o used the occasion to share some per anal thoughts. "Hugh, I don't think there's one a pect of my life you haven't impacted," Raizk said. "You were my teacher, my director. I even hared the stage with you-and that's not for the meek. You've been a part of every phase of my life. "I really owe everything I've become to yo u," he aid. "You taught u all we needed wa four boards and a pa ion. When thi theatre is renovated, all our tudents wi ll need i the pa sian." Heiland has-and continue to have-strong relationships with his tudents. He expres ed his philo ophy for how he interacted with his student and the way he helped them to grow and develop with a quote he recites quite easily. '"When you're in charge of omething you'll always have to remember that you hold d oe with an open hand'," he sa id. "That's the attitude that I alway had with my students." "I wa intere ted in everything they did ," Heiland added. Wilmington College President Dan DiBiasio called Heiland to the stage and ent a dozen red rose to Heiland' wife , Jean , in the audience. "While we're naming the theatre for Hugh, we're nominating Jean fo r ainthood," he joked a Heiland was helped to the stage by his daughter, Becky Haines. Also, a six-foot high cake wa wheeled onto the stage by the alumni involved in the tribute, accompanied by a rousing number by the Day ton Jazz O rche tra, wh ich performed a part of the evening's program. The pre idem declared the theatre named in honor of Heil and, "teacher, director, actor, who through hi profes ionali m and hard work brought distinction to It wa in 1938 that Heiland wro te "My Phi Tau Pin", a ong Wilmington College." that is meant to be ung slowly with much emotion. In the When prompted to make a few comments, the wily Heiland ong, the pin is described for its beauty and also convey just quickly had the adoring audience in the palm of his hand by how important it is when a Phi Tau pins his girlfriend. The song stating, "Unaccu tamed a I am to public speaking." When the has lasted throughout the years and i publi hed in each copy of laughter died down, he thanked those involved with the night's the membership manual. production and his succe ors in the theatre program. "I al o want to thank the gal who was always waiting for me REMAINING CONNECTED to come home from directing theatre, my wife of 62 years," he Heiland remains connected to Wilmington College not only said . with the theatre building it elf, but al o through a cholar hip "Tonight I had to be helped up the e tairs when, for all in hi , and his Miami theatre profe or' name; the Hugh tho e years, I was accustomed to running down the aisle and Heiland-Harner Abegglen Scholarship for theatre tudents. taking three teps at a time," Heiland said . "It's been a beautiful As we came upon the recently dedicated theatre, the night." excitement on Heiland's face was obviou . A cautious optimist, he wasn't sure if this day would take place. For Heiland to ha e A SONG FOR THE AGES taken part in the official opening of the Oscar F. Boyd Cultural Travel even further back in time to an era of big-band music Center, and more specifically, the Hugh G . Heiland Theatre, and informal sing-along . Heiland, a Miami University student it is like a dream-come true. "Not until the name went on the in the late 1930s, was active in the theatre department and door was I sure it would happen," he said, sitting nearby a ign enjoyed music immensely. He mentioned that "we had a fine that bears his name. glee club." Fall 2005 T HE L AUREL 23 Building Phi Kappa Tau Centennial Garden Brick Plaza www .phikappatau.org/ garden YES: Carve my My tax~ CoNTACT INFoRMATION : deductible gift Your Name: ______0 My check i enclo ed. 0 Please charge my gift to: will ensure Adruess: ______that a brick , 0 Vi a 0 MasterCard 0 American Expre City, State, Zip: ______engraved Card number:------ as I have Chapter, Initiation year: ------Exp. Date: ------ indicated, will Phone: ______Signature:------be placed in E-mail: ______ORDER INFoRMATION: the Centennial ___ total bricks ordered at $150 each Please send an acknowledgement of an honor or memorial order to: Garden 0 Thi i in honor of another Brother. arne: ______outside the 0 Thi is in memory of another Brother. Adruess: ______Executive Honor and memorial gifts should have rhe text, "In honor of' or Offices. City, State, Zip: ______"In memory of' on the first line of the brick . E NGRAVING INSTRUCTIONS MAIL THIS COMPLETED FORM TO: Phi Kappa Tau Foundation Please inscribe my brick as follows (up to 13 characters per line). Engraving can include 5221 Morning un Road name, chapter, initiation year. For non-members, it can include the connection to the Oxford , Ohio 45056 . Fraternity. 0 Option 1: EXPRESS engraving, including your name (a it appear above), Questions? Call ( 0) PKT-19 6 chapter de ignation and initiation year. o need to fill out the boxe ! (x23 4) for Bill]enkins or 0 Option 2: C ustom engraving. Fill in the boxe below exactly a you would (x236) for Bethany Deines E-mail wdjenkins@phikapparau .org or like the engraving to appear. Rememb r there are only 1 character per line. badeines@phikapparau .org DDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDDDDDD 24 Ill< IU'I THAT UNITES us BY TRAVIS MILES, TRUMAN STATE '96 ne of the great things about joining a fraternity is meeting new and different people that you might not ordinarily come to . When I joined the Delta Omega chapter of Phi Kappa au at Truman State University almost ten years ago, I met who helped to make my college experience rriemo . Two that have always stood out in my mind were Tom Cella, '93 and McCaine Zimmer, '94. They were nothing at all alike but their lives share some common ties. They were both same chapter at the same time and 2005 saw both men lose their lives far too early. Even though their time here was short, they made impressions on the people they knew, especially on the men who call them brothers. THE TEACHER The first time I really remember meeting Tom Cella was at my initial meeting as a Phi Tau. I had seen him at the house and heard his story before so I felt like I already knew him. Everyone on campus probably felt like they knew him. I would be lying if I said his big electric wheelchair was not the first thing that drew my at tention to him. For some it was the first thing they noticed but it was certainly the last thing they thought about once they knew him. Falt 2005 T HE L AUREL 25 Tom came to Truman after graduating from St. John Vianney Tom Cella, right, and Catholic High School in St. Loui . He was an athlete and had McCaine Zimmer. played on championship volleyball teams there. He a ociated Phi Tau partly becau e his sister was dating a member at the time. Joining a fraternity can bring new experiences to a young man' life, but one of the first thing it did for Tom was nothing to cel ebrate. One day when he was at the hou e playing poker, he play full y jumped onto a guy' back, probably to rub in how badly he had ju t beaten him. The next moment, both men fell and Tom landed on hi head, breaking his own neck. He was ju t hor ing around like all of us do yet his life was changed forever. While Tom was in rehabilitation, the brothers at the chapter with the help of the ational Fraternity-were busy making the house wheelchair accessible in the hope that he would come back to chool. He did just that, and I think it wa a defining mo ment for Delta Omega. During his time at school Tom The chapter was le then ten years old at the time and many was a fixture at the house and brother were still affected by a tragic auto accident that rook the people came over all the time life of our brother, Aaron Berns. Needless to say, the memories to hang out becau e they knew we re till fre h. Although Tom had limited mobility in his arms he would usually be there and and hand -and had to rely on the help of other to get dre ed he would alma t alway be and fi x something to eat-he returned to chool, three hours away omebody's partner in crime. from hi home. For the re t of his time in college, Tom lived at If you wanted to watch a game the Fraternity hou e, hi room being several fe et away from the on TV or ju t have a few beer , pot that changed hi life. Tom was your man. Looking back on it, I have no idea how he graduated. I think the guys in the Fraternity were al o a driv A in pirin g a that ound , Tom did not just come back and fin ing force for him. If you a ked him what he liked mo t about i h chool, he was more or le s the life of the Fraternity. Everyone chool he would say Sunday , because that wa when the weekly who had the chance to know him loved him, and that love wa meeting were held and everybody was together. When he did genuine. We loved him for who he wa and not becau e we felt graduate, Tom ended up taying around for another erne ter to ympathetic for a kid in a wheelchair. A short guy to begin with, live out hi lea e at the house. At a time when mo t enior top coupled with the lack of any real chance to exerci e, made him coming around, he wa one that you couldn't get rid of but I lightly chubby, but that ju t made him look more like a giant don't think anybody wanted to. t ddy bear. Phi Tau wa obviou ly very important to him and I g t to learn had a gr at en e of humor and razo r harp wit that that fir t hand becau e Tom was the co-member hip ori ntation a uld fin d omething funny ab ut any ituation. He wa o laid officer when I wa an a ociate member. A a kid c ming into a ba k m t f the tim that yo u would wear he might fall a leep fraternity, I thought I would get hazed ~ r a em ter but then at any m m nt. Nothing ever emed to both r him, not ho l I would have four year of parti and fun. We le rned qui kl · or p r anal tu ff and definit ly not hi ituati n. It' ea y to tart that the fir t thing to do wa learn th hi t ry f Phi Tau and ro ~ el rry ~ r your elf om time , p iall y in allege when why it wa imp rtant. ci l a tivitie wer imp rtant but that I ·s work t rt to build and your hedul fill up. H re wa a r ally didn't matt r if ou didn't full under tand th b nd that guy who had all of that g ing on plu h had to t a id tra wa m rging with th th r gu , ou aile :1 br th rs. "'[; m wa, time fo r things li ke bru hing hi t th r taking a how r, nd pa sionat that w learn about Phi Tau and th broth~rho~.xt, y t I never h ard him ay anything th t wa n th l a t bit all-th -while en 'uring w had fun dL)ing ' O. negativ •. 26 Ill L UIIH "IF YOU ASKED HIM WHAT HE LIKED MOST ABOUT THE RECRUITER McCaine Zimmer was the fir t Phi Tau I remember meeting be cause he was the recruitment chair that year. When he talked to SCHOOL HE WOULD you he made you feel like you were the most important person in the room. He also pre ented Phi Tau as the greatest Fraternity ever founded and emphasized that a man would have to be crazy SAY SUNDAYS to even think about joining somewhere else. Tho e two traits served him well. During his time as recruitment chair he re cruited twenty-two men, not to mention the countless others he BECAUSE THAT helped to recruit over hi four years. For a chapter that averages fifty active member , that's quite an accomplishment. The fir t thing omeone would notice about McCaine was his WAS THE DAY huge mile that wa alway fri endly yet hinted that he knew omething that you didn't. He had a baby face that was probably go ing to get him carded until he was thirty- fi ve, and his choir WEEKLY MEETINGS boy look hid the fact that he liked to tir up tro uble, sometimes just for hi own amu ement. To say that McCaine wa self-con fid ent and ambitiou would be an understatement. After leaving WERE HELD AND Centerville, Iowa, he ended up at Truman, but it was obvious that college was just a stop on the tour for McCaine. He was headed to law chool after graduation and then, the sky was the WAS limit. He never told me personall y but I have a feeling he had EVERYBODY political a pirations and I could see him in any elected position he chose. A natural born leader, and one of the mo t patriotic people I have ever met, he had strong political beliefs. Once, TOGETHER" the chapter had a phone-a-thon to upport the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation that coincided with a presidential election cycle. On top of using his charm and per onality to rake in the more money that the fraternity is a life-long commitment, not ju t four year . than anyone, I often heard him campaign for his candidate. Their dedication and love for Phi Tau wa defini tely fe lt and passed on. After graduation they traveled different path yet they One of his other passions was the Fraternity. You could tell by talk would eventually hare a common destiny. ing to him during recruitment week that what he was telling every one else about Phi Tau was what he really believed. To McCaine, POST-COLLEGE LIFE becoming a Phi Tau wa not a right, but a privilege. Even though Tom's life took a tragic turn not long after he graduated. He de he was a senior and headed off to law school, he always found time veloped a viral infection and was ho pitalized once again. For for the Fraternity. He was a busy guy and no one would have faulted a long time no one wa sure what was wrong with him or if he him for not coming around but he did, and you were more likely to would even survive. Thankfully he did, but Tom was never really see him at a Sunday meeting then a Friday night party. Just because the same. Because of his illne s, his lack of mobility wa further he wasn't going to be around didn't stop him from caring about the limited. He wa n't able to take the job he had lined up and he had direction the chapter was headed. to move home to receive the attention hi condition required. I saw Tom a few years later at the wedding of another brother. This is a classic example of two men who might never have met It was rare for him to make a public appearance and when he had it not been for the bond of Phi Tau. While they were in the showed up you could see why. He had really lowed down and chapter at the same time they were not each other's best friends. at times it was difficult to under tand what he wa ay ing. He at They were however part of a strong chapter of men, and Tom in the back of the church and left before the reception began. and McCaine, among others, helped to shape the lives of count I don't know if he just didn't like tho e kinds of thing or if he less brothers who have come after them and ingrained in them didn't want people to see him like that. To an out ider it eemed Fall 2005 THE L AUREL 27 "ASK HIM TO GO TO WAR WITH YOU AND that if it wa n't for bad luck 1i m would have no luck at all but I HE WOULD SAY YES don't think he ever felt that way. Tom wa per verance per oni fi ed. Even though he had lowed down phy icall y you could tell BEFORE HE WOULD that the old Tom wa till in ide. For McCaine, li~ after college wa promi ing. He attended law chool at th Univer ity of Mi ouri, married hi college girl fri end, Kri ty, and moved to t. Loui where he began practicing ASK WHY. YOU WERE law. By twenty- nine he became a partner in hi firm. He volun teered a a wre ding c ach at a local high chool and wa stilt acti ve in the Phi Tau t. Loui Alumni lub. He wa bu y to ay A PHI TAU SO YOU the lea t, but hi great t achievement didn't come until earlier this year. In February he and Kri ty welcomed McCaine ]o eph Zimmer ll, MJ for hort, into the world. That' a big name for a MUST HAVE A GOOD child to li ve up to but if he i ven half the man hi fa ther wa he will d ju t fin e. Friend ay that d pit all of McCaine' accom pli hment , thi wa far and away hi proude t moment. REASON." The Delta Omega chapter had it fifteen-year anniver ary three :lH J 111 I lll\11 hll' years ago and when McCaine showed up it was like he had never "THEY EXHIBITED left. Within minutes of his arrival he was back in the center of attention, but he also seemed genuinely interested in everyone else. If you were a Phi Tau you were bonded for life. He was the ALL THAT IS GOOD kind of brother who, even if you hadn't seen him in years, you could call and ask for a favor and he would do all he could to de liver. Ask him to go to war with you and he would say yes before ABOUT PHI KAPPA he would ask why. You were a Phi Tau so you must have a good reason. BROTHERS WITH A SIMILAR FATE TAU AND THEIR This past January Tom caught his last bad break. He was at home trying to use the chair lift on the stairway. Apparently there was a malfunction with the lift and Tom and his chair flipped over. ENTHUSIASM With a chair that big and no way to move it physically, Tom was pinned. It took three paramedics to free him. When they got him to a hospital it was clear that he wasn't in good shape and HELPED TO SHAPE it wasn't long until the end. It's hard to look at Tom's life and not be sad and angry and ask yourself why does one guy get put through so much, but you would probably never hear it from him. Tom would be the one to tell you not to mourn his passing but MANY BROTHERS celebrate his life. While sadness is the first thing that comes to mind in Tom's WHO HAVE COME case, shock is the word that best describes McCaine's passing. He was celebrating Independence Day at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri when he was killed in a Jet Ski accident. It was the AFTER THEM." kind of news that just didn't seem right when I first heard it. Not McCaine, he was too young and too tough to be killed in an accident. It was also a different kind of sadness because the real tragedy is never getting to see what he would have done with the too often young men think of a fraternity as a place to party and rest of his life. I know he would have been a great father and it's all of the fun that goes along with it. Though these men didn't sad that he won't get to coach his son's wrestling team. His best avoid the social scene, it wa not their focu . Tom and McCaine, years might well have been in front of him. I think it is bitterly while different in personality, shared the ideals of Phi Kappa Tau ironic for someone as patriotic as McCaine that his last day on and you could see in both of them that they really took those ide earth was July 4th. als to heart and used them to be better people. If there was ever a need for a po ter boy for the Fraternity, either one of these men Unfortunately people die every day, and Phi Taus are no dif could fit the bill. They exhibited all that is good about Phi Kappa ferent. However this story is not so much about the passing Tau and their enthusias m helped to hape many brother who of these two brothers, but rather, how they lived their lives. have come after them. If these are the kind of men the Fraternity In the past few years I could count on one hand the number continues to develop, it will be in great shape for a long time to of times I have seen these two men. We were brothers, and come. I hope that every chapter has men like Tom and McCaine while we were not best friends, the fact that I felt compelled to and brothers who are touched by them need to take the time to share the story of their lives and the impressions that they made remember and reconnect. Unfortunately, in the case of these two speaks volumes of their character. The last thing I wanted to do brothers, we will only have the memorie . While Phi Kappa Tau was eulogize these men. It would be much nicer to write about is at a loss without them, we have all gained for having known Tom discovering a revolutionary medicine or McCaine as th ~ Tom Cella and McCaine Zimmer. youngest Phi Tau to be elected to the United States Senate, but unfortunately neither of those dreams will happen. We can use this time, however, to take stock of some things. All THE L AUREL 29 ••This was an amazing opportunity to interact with members from other 11T.. Is week I have e rned so much 11Without this motivate thent experience I to take action would not be tile 1mprov1ng• • our sante ntan I ant chapter." now today." Fronk Pol Chris Central Michigan '04 11This ----·· that I will feel I live my life ideals of Phi 11This week h changed my life. I feel an overwhelming sense of pride to be a Phi times." Stephen White, West Fall2005 T HE L AUREL 3 1 Delta chapter takes Maxwell Phi Kappa Tau National President Bill Crane presented the Maxwell Trophy to Delta Chapter at Centre College at the Brotherhood Banquet on July 16. The Maxwell Award is the Fraternity's highest honor given to a chapter. The Roland Maxwell Award annually recognizes the Phi Kappa Tau chapter that most exemplifies the Fraternity's values in all aspects of operation and programming. This honor memorializes Roland Maxwell, National President from 1934 to 1959, former chairman of the National Interfraternity Conference (now the North-American Interfraternity Council) and winner of the NIC Gold Medal for distinguished service. Crane highlighted the following programs and ideas that contributed to the Awards Committee's decision to award Delta the Trophy: * Delta won the Yerkes Cup, Centre College's award for the fraternity with the highest GPA. * The chapter donated $3,634 to the Hole in t e Wall Camps. * The implementation of the 'Scholarship Draft' to create a competitive academic experience. * Brothers are highly involved on campus with chapter members holding offices including Student Government President and Editor-in-Chief of The Cento. * The chapter remained active in the community, volunteering in the after-school tutoring program, the Bonner Service Leaders program and working with Big Brothers, Big Sisters. The chapter developed a membership orientation plan and included a visit to the Executive Offices in Oxford, Ohio to better understand the history and foundation of Phi Kappa Tau. Delta celebrated its 90th anniversary last fall and heard U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell speak at the banquet. The chapter co- ponsored 'Centreroo', a music fe tival that feature local bands. The alumni relation program implemented an electronic version of the Delta Dige t new letter and aw alumni relations grow stronge r. Delta chapter, founded at Centre College in 1914 , has won the Maxwell Troph three time in the past five ear ·. }l 'ltll L RH Jeff Hesse~ Arizona '02 Phi Kappa Tau will hOst flVe Regional ConferiiiCIIS this spring. Regional .t005 Shideler winner ConfareiK8S will focus on dJaptir ~ issues as outlined by the hrradaile Challenge. Basad on faedbadt from past partkipanls, the conferences wiU indude sessions sum as reaullmant, aaountability, Ritual, Jeff Hesser, 2005 graduate of Phi Kappa Tau's Epsilon Tau chapter at the Hole in the WaD Camps and alumni relations. Regional Conferences are the University of Arizona, claimed the William H. Shideler Award , given ideollocalion for officers to come and Ieoni more abaut their role and how annually to the Fraternity's most outstanding graduating senior. to build astronger chapter. The Shideler Award , first given in 1938, is named for one of Phi Kappa SCHIDULI FOR 2006 Tau's four Founders. Leaden • Fall. 4, 2006 State, Some of Hesser's notable accomplishments include: Ohio Columbus, Ohio Conference Coordinator· Jeff Rivard [email protected]) * Hesser served as president for a full term and served as social Southeast • Fall. 11, 2006 chairman and treasurer during the second semester of his presidency. Tallahassee, Florida * He consistently made the Dean's List, posting a 3. 75 8 overall grade Conferame Coordinator -Billax ([email protected]) point average and earned a B.S. in Veterinary Sciences. Capital - ..... 24-26, 2006 * Hesser implemented the 'Fantasy Phi Tau' recruitment program that Washington D.t greatly increased recruitment numbers at the chapter. Conference Coonlinatar- Mike Davilla ([email protected]) * In addition to serving the community as a mentor at the Big Heartland - March 4•5, 2006 Brothers, Big Sisters chapter in Tucson, Arizo na, Hesser volunteered Des Moines, Iowa as a coach at the Amphitheater High School Canference Coonlinidor ~ Chris Juhl ([email protected]' * He is also a member of the Order of Omega and Phi Eta Sigma, a West Coast Roacl 'l'rip - March 18, 2006 freshman honorary society. Hyatt legenttOrqe County, California Hesser is attending the College of Veterinary Sciences and Biomedical ~ ~ -J.rf Anderson ([email protected]) Sciences at Colorado State University. What's happening across Phi Kappa Tau . Foundation trustees prepare for centennial BY RAY CARLOS, CAL STATE - FULLERTON '01 hi Kappa Tau' Foundation Board of Trustee held their annual meeting in C incinnati during the Halloween Pweekend. Ju t minute from the founding ite of Phi Kappa Tau, tru tee as well a taff from the Executive Office di cussed important matter a the Fraternity approache it 100th anniver ary. Frank Wojcik from Fifth Third Bank provided an overview of the Bole Trust Fund and Don Phillip , Texas-Austin '82, submitted a written review of all funds inve ted by the Foundation. The Commitment to Character Campaign currently stands at $5 .1 million in pledge and gifts and a goal to increa e the number of member of the Ewing T. Bole Annual Giving ociety wa e tablished. Thi ociety i for members who donate 1,000 or more each year. Trustee David Ruckman , Ohio State '62, reviewed hi experience a a participant in the 2005 Leader hip Academy a well a hi involvement on the educational programs trategic plan ning committee. He i encouraging the Foundation and the National Council to determine how to olicit fund o Leader hip Academy can be held on an annual ba i . After the meeting, a reception wa held for donors in the Cincinnati area. Many of the participant received 25 -year anniversary pins, a well a presidential citation from ational President Bill Crane, Georgia '80. Vadnais honored with Beta Theta Pi's lnterfraternalism Award BY MACGREGOR HILL egan Vadnais, enior director of programming and ad mini tration for Kappa Tau, wa honored with Beta Theta Pi's Interfratem ali m Reco M gnition Award for out tanding contribution to the Greek community at th fraterni ty's 166th G neral Convention in ott dale, Arizona, in Augu t. Vadnai erv d twice a a lead faci litator fo r The In titute fo r M n f Principle a a mall gr up fa ilitator for The In titute twice and facilitated The Lead r hip lleg at the 166th G n ral onvention. he i a multipl -time fa ilitat r f the Und rgraduate Int rfr t rnity In ti tut , i a m mber of th M n f Prin ipl Implementation Team and wa in trumental in the pr paration of th Frat mit Exe utives A o iation Fi ld taff on ~ ren e. Vadnai i al o a m mb r of igma Kappa ororiry. 34 T111 L ltH Ohio Agricultural Council Washington State alumnus inducts Weaver into Hall of Fame receives diploma - fifty-one THE OHIO FARM BUREAU FEDERATION years after enrolling The Ohio Agricultural Council (OAC) inducted four Wes tock, Washington State '54, received hi diploma thi agricultural leaders into the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame at past year-fifty-one years after he first enrolled at the univer ity. the Ohio State Fair in Augu t. Stock left Wa hington tate after hi junior year to play for the About 500 people gathered to honor, among others, John Baltimore Oriole . He returned one year later to complete his Weaver, Miami '47, for lifetime ervice, dedication, leadership education, but was three cred it hort of the required hours to and contributions to the Ohio agricultural indu try. graduate. When the university changed the required hour to Born in Dayton in 1926, Weaver has been the driving force graduate, the College of Education approved his degree but hi behind the ucces of nationally-recognized egg production dipl rn a sat in a file until recently being di covered. facility Weaver Brothers, Versailles, Ohio, ince the early 1950s. tock won three World Serie Ring from 1972-74 a the Weaver returned to the family business after four year at Miami pitching coach of the Oakland Athletic and wa the fir t University, where he led the football team to a 9-0 season and a pitching coach in the Seattle Mariners organization from 1977- win in the college' fir t bowl appearance. 81. In 1974, Stock was awarded Phi Kappa Tau' Borradaile He took the reins as vice president of Weaver Brothers in Alumnu Award for outstanding service in hi field of endeavor. 1957 and pre ident in 1967, which he held until his retirement in 1991. During hi half century of service to his family firm, the company grew from contract egg production and purchases· Oktoberfest draws members from small farms in Ohio (approximately 200,000 layers) to an from around the world operation that includes 3.5 million layers, a feed mill producing 150,000 tons annually and 2,000 acres of farmland. The European Alumni Association's inaugural Oktoberfe t A progre sive marketer, Weaver was instrumental in the Event wa a success. Twenty fi ve brother and gue ts gathered in development of the United Egg Production Association, serving Munich for a weekend of fraternal fun as they took in the ite of as a charter board member and first chair of the organization's Munich, and enjoyed the hospitality of Haufbrau. With brother export committee. Additionally, he was a founding member from the United tate , United Kingdom, Germany, Au tralia, and president of the American Egg Board, board member and and Belgium attending Oktoberfe t this year, next year ' event president of the Midwest United Egg Producers and a founding promises to be bigger and better than ever. member of the Ohio Egg Marketing Committee. Active in the community, Weaver founded the Versailles Poultry Days, erved on Versailles Village Council for two Chico alumnus receives years, was a member and president of the Versailles Lions Club, a Trustee of the United Church of Christ and was named assignment in Washington D.C. Versailles Citizen of the Year in 1995. John Weaver and Weaver Brothers remain the only C hico tate University alumnu John "Chuck" William , independent family-owned egg marketer in Versailles. Weaver Cal State - Chico '63, a highly decorated Air Force Vietnam and hi wife Mary Bell live near Versailles and have four grown veteran, who recently returned from Iraq, wa worn in children, including Tim Weaver, Miami '68, current company earlier this month a the a si tant deputy under ecretary of president. defense for installations and member of the enior Executive Service. William earned a bachelor's degree in geography from Chico State, where he was tudent director of the As ociated tudent Body Student Union. Central Michigan celebrates 40 years Nearly 100 members of Gamma Lambda chapter, Central Michigan, were on hand for dinner at the Emba y Suites Hotel in Troy, Michigan, to celebrate the chapter' 40th anniversary on April 16, 2005. Featured peaker wa National Pre ident, Bill Crane, Georgia '80. Charter members in attendance were Don Adam , Wil on Barn , George Macklin, Bill Patterson, Jeff Ri vard , and Larr Waynick. The 1993 rechartering group wa repre ented by Spence John ton. THE L A REL 35 Fall2005 Five Year Pledge of $50,000 to all U.S. Camps Achieved BY BETHANY DEINE ith it grant of 100,000 in September, the Phi seriou and life-threatening condition . Kappa Tau Fraternity and Foundation have urpassed The five-year pledge of 50,000 to each camp in the W the $500,000 mark in gift to the Hole in the Wall United tates wa initiated a a way for Phi Kappa Tau to Camps since adopting this program a its national philanthropy become an integral donor and partner with the A ociation of in 1995. HITW Camp . T he grant provided camper pon or hip for Achieving this goal wa a major mile tone for Phi Kappa the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp (Conn.) and the Double "H" Tau. It allowed the Foundation to complete a fi ve-year pledge of Hole in the Wood Ranch, pon or hip of Immunology Week $50,000 each to the fi ve American camps one year earl y. at Camp Boggy Creek (Fla.), development and pon or hip of Founded by Phi Kappa Tau alumnu , Paul ewman, O hio the Fire Circle at the Victory Junction Gang Camp (N.C.), and University '43, the Hole in the Wall Camps provide chron ically sponsor hip of the aquatic program at the Painted Turtle Camp ill children with the opportunity to have a normal ummer (Calif. ). Funding wa al o provided to the A ociation for each camp experi ence with state-of-the-art medical treatment on of the camp overseas. site. The family of camp is the world 's large t fo r children with !6 'I111 L llliJoJ Boggy Creek Seeks Paid Summer Stafl amp Boggy Creek, one of the Hole on the Wall Camp , is In the ummer of 2005 nine members of Phi Kappa Tau looking for paid ummer taff to work May 17- Aug. 15. worked at Camp Boggy Creek, and each took a little piece of C Thi one-of-a-kind experience involve li ving and work magic home with them. We're looking for staff who are ready to ing at the camp during eight ummer e sion . Room and board have lot of fun, be silly, and make a difference in a child's life, are provided, a well as a significant stipend. plus get a great tan at the same time! In the summer of 2006 yo u At the camp you will work with campers, age 7-16, who too can "Celebrate 10 year of Camp" with Boggy Creek. have life threatening and/or chro nic illne e . You will also take Camp Boggy Creek is located on 232 acre about 30 miles part in activitie uch a : north of Orlando, Fla. It features a state-of-the-art medical cen • Eating de ert without using your hands ter, theater, nature center, dining hall, recreation center, swim • Assisting campers with woodshop project ming pool, library and other facilities. • Helping campers catch their fir t fi h For more information or to apply for summer employment, • inging crazy ong or volunteer opportunitie , check out our web site at www.bog But, mo t of all, you will enjoy one of the most rewarding gycreek.org, contact Camp Boggy Creek at 352-483-4200 or e opportunitie of your life, and get paid at the arn e time. mail: staff@boggycreek. org Members of Phi Kappa Tau gather for a group shot before departing from Camp Boggy Creek during Sickle Cell Week this past summer. First row (l toR} James HaD, C..tral M1cligfm '91; Niles Patel, Cast Westem '02; Keith Shea, St. Cloud '03; Jacob Meyer, Cast Western '00; Joey Uvann~ Murray State 'OS; Stephen Mucher, Case Western '03. Second row (l to R} Jack Wheeler, Bethany -o::!!llll~ 'OS; Bryce Snape, Wlll1ar &Mary 'OS; Brad Hayward, Case Western '0 1; Joe Henderson, BetiHmy '03; Mike McFadden, Case Westem '02. Third Row (l to R) JoH Loya, ltlaiJo '99; Josh PoHer, Centre '04. THE LAUREL 3 7 Fall2005 Honoring Phi Kappa Tau alumni and their professional and personal accomplishments. Col. Robert Julian Allen Tkachuk, C11l Ho pi tal of C leveland. He i leading Lawson, Slllle-Fullerlon '70, joined a new comprehen ive fundrai ing Ohio '53, the Las Vega Sun as a general intere t program for Rainbow-recently ranked and hi wife Jane columni t after 33 year with the LA be t pediatric hospital in the Midwest recently celebrated their 50th wedding Times. and sixth in the nation by U . . New & anniversary. World Report. JamesM. George Voinovich, Ohio '56, Turner, Georgi• Max Todorov, C11l Slllle was named Ohio Univer ity' Alumnus of Te~h '70, was Fullerlon '96, is a project manager the Year and led the homecoming parade. 80 5 elected mayor of at the Boeing Company where he i Hunt ville, Texas in June. re pon ible for the completion of project Jerry Glinsek, Akron '59, ha on the C-17 military ai rcraft. been elected to the board of tru tee Ken Loewen, Color11do '80, for the Akron Bar A sociation and the was promoted to enior manager at Jeremy Keating, 51. Cloud Akron Council on World Affairs. He Deloitte Consulting, where he i a igned '98, is the new chairman of the ha also been nominated a a fe llow of to the CFO ervices practice. Chapman board of governor . the Akron Bar Association Foundation. He continues to serve a alumni advisor Jim Massey, Color11do '83, Les Fugate, Centre '99, on the board of governors for A lpha was promoted to director of sa le and earned his Master of Education in Ph i. marketing for Coca-Cola North America. High Education Admini n ation from Vanderbilt in May. Le erve a the Jerry Stricker, Kenlu~ky Paul Behanna, Oswego Sl11le director of communication for Kentucky '59, i the Covington City Manager in '89, acquired an accounting and tax Secretary of tate Trey Gray on. Covington, Ky. practice, RTL Tax Preparation ervice, Inc., near ew York City and will be Wes Fugate, Centre '99, Jim Oberweis, self-employed. earned his Ma ter of Education in Illinois '65, Higher Education Admini tration from announced in Ed Sullivan Jr., Illinois '88, Vanderbilt Univer ity in May. He 6 April his candidacy i an Illinois tate Repre entative for the recently wa promoted in July to erve for governor. The Aurora, Il l. dairy 51st District. as the director of advancement for owner, and the ubject of a feature in Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher. The Laurel, pring 2004, was the fir t Kris Hudson, Republican to announce his run for Color11do '90, Thomas Kraig SchmiH, governor. joined the Wall louisville '94, an indu trial treet Journal a a staff engineer, ha been em to China to beain Lawrence reporter. building a carbine plant for Bo ch Power Huang, Tools. Georgi• Gus Michaels, Colon~do '90, Te~h '70, recently hiked Mount Kiliminjaro. Brandon currently erve on the Bu ine ho I Van Waeyen· advi ry board at G orgia Tech a the Mark Searles, Colon~do '9 I, berghe, dev lopm nt c mmittee chair and i i chief meteorol gi t for WL E-T in Ev11nsvllle rving hi ond t rm n th G orgia Pr videnc , R.I. '0 I, graduat d from th Univ iry 11 h F undation Board fTru te . He i f incinnati with a Ma t r f rt Ryan Cross, B11ldwln W11ll•~• dmini tr ti n and B . H wa '95, wa app int d dir t r f r ntl hired a· th d velopm nt d I pment for Rainb w Babie man r of th in innati B ll t. hildr n' Ho pita! of Uni r it JH 1111 L Rl•l Phi Kappa Tau alumni organize in New Mexico Nationwide Manhunt In the spirit of the upcoming Centennial Celebration, plan 3,300 LO T' EMBERS FOU D! are under way to bring Phi Kappa Tau back to the Land of Man thanks to the brothers who have p,rovided informa Enchantment. We are currently looking to organize alumni tion regarding Phi Kappa Tau's effort to find the 17,000 mem member in New Mexico to "keep strong their ties" to the ber whose addresse are not current in our database. Many of thee members have pa ed into Chapter Eternal but have not Fraternity by participating in local alumni clubs to share been recognized in The Laurel. chapter memories and eventually work toward opening new For a list of members currently with "unknown" statu , visit chapters at the various universities in the tate. If you want to www.phikappatau.org and open the news item on the home participate or have question , please contact outhwe t Domain page. The li t of members i organized by chapter. Director Chuck Skeen at (505) 845-3168 or send your contact If you find someone you know ha pa sed into Chapter information by email to southwe [email protected]. Eternal, plea e e-mai l [email protected] or Cindy Morgan at [email protected] Phi Kappa Tau Brothers in Military Service Delta chapter (Centre) Mike Pirtle, '92, i a major in the Air Force and erve as Deputy Chief of the Space Surveillance and Support Branch at United States Strategic Command at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Rho chapter (Rensselaer) Brett Korade, '88, has served as a Navy pilot for 14 Delta Beta chapter (Evansville) years. He is enroute to VAW-77 as the Officer in Craig J. Bryan, '98, and former Shideler winner, Charge. VAW-77 i a special mission counter narco recently completed Commis ioned Officer Training terrorism squadron that deploys to Central and South for the Air Force and he has been commissioned as America for six month each year. an active duty captain. He is currently assigned to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Alpha Kappa chapter (Washington State) In 2006 he will be awarded a doctorate in clinical Michael W. Haedt, '91, is a major and serves in psychology from Baylor University and will continue the Air Force Re erves, 313th Airlift Squadron at to serve as a military psychologist. McChord Air Force Base in Washington as a C-1 7A instructor pilot. Alpha Sigma chapter (Colorado Stale) Greg Raelson, '95, has been commissioned as ensign and is to report to fl ight school in Pensacola, Fla. Beta Beta chapter (Louisville) Anthony Martin, '75, serves in the Army Reserve and has been deployed to the Persian Gulf for Desert Storm/Shield and in 2004. He served as a Flight Surgeon with an Army aviation unit and is currently the division surgeon with h is home unit, the 100th Division. Fall2005 THE LAUREL 39 A review of chapter news from around the country. Beta Iota chapter at Florida tate rai ed , over $2,700 for hurricane relief and the Hole in the Wall Camp , re pectively, at the Regatta War -a water balloon battle with over 1,000 participant . They also a ociated 33 men and traveled to Kappa chapter to as i t with recruitment effort . Nick Zappitelli, '03, wa crowned homecoming ch ief. Beta Lambda chapter at Indiana succe fully recruited ten men this erne ter. Beta Mu chapter at Kent tate held the annual Big Dog Golf Tournament. Over 100 alumni participated and $1,200 wa raised to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma ociety in honor of Rick Vomacka, Middlebury '65. Beta Chi colony at outhem Illinoi held the first-ever Big pla h Competition on October 30. Over 120 wa rai ed fo r the Hole in the Wall Camp . U.S. Senator George Voinovich, Ohio '56, visits with Beta chapter members after being named Ohio University Alumnus of the Year. Beta Omega chapter at Cal tate-Chico ho ted their econd annual Chico Fight Beta chapter at Oh io had a successful ]o eph Hender on of Phi chapter at ight rai ing 3,000 for the Boy and fall recruitment bringing in 15 new Bethany wa crowned homecoming king. Girl C lub of Chico, Calif. associates. The chapter, along with igma He al o has worked at Boggy Creek for Kappa, raised $2,000 from Warrior Week. the pa t three ummer . The Fir t Annual Beta Golf Outing aw 53 people participate and $1, 000 was The Alpha Kappa chapter Hall of Fame ha raised for the Hole in the Wall Camps. been completed and i on di play in the chapter hou e. It is intended to honor Epsilon chapter at Mount Union raised the accompli hment of some of the mo t $200 with the inaugural om -Hole in prominent alumni including a hideler the Wall tournament. winner, a m mber who wa elected to fiv e Pro B wl and a Wa hington tate The Mu chapter hou e at Lawrence, ha public ervant of 3 year . underg ne various renovation in luding a n w theatre. M n' ouch, an informal Alpha Phi chapter at Akr n i hosting a h t weekl y gathering that bring prosp ti e d g eating nte t to ben fit th H l in anJ urr nt m mb r togeth r, ha th Wall amp . r umeJ . Alpha Tau chapter at mel! rai d 1, XI chapter at Franklin nJ Mar h ll ha for the Hol in th Wall amp" with Members of Epsilon Pi chapter at aJ o1 rcJ a ity park for the next two year th ir Phi Tug omp tition this fall. Northern Kentucky pose, shortly a1> a l ·anup, ommunity 'Crvi e proj t. before taking the court in the Game for the Gang. 42 'fill· L IU Delta Theta (hapter at Georgetown held Epsilon Tau (hapter at the it 35th anniversary on October 29. University of Arizona Representatives from the National had a ~ssful fall Council and Executive Offices taff recruitment associating attended a luncheon and a reenactment ixteen men. of the charter signing. Xi chapter brothers preparing to dean-up a community park. THE LAUREL 43 Fall2005 Centennial Contact List Directory CENTENNIAL FOUNDERS DAY NATIONAL CouNCIL Brad Joutra , [email protected], x248 National Presid ent Bill Crane, Georgia '80 • [email protected] CHAPTER FOUNDERS DAY National Vice President Charlie Ball , Miami '82 • [email protected] Nick DiMa i, [email protected], x233 Gerald Carl ton, Ohio '58 • [email protected] CENTENNIAL GARDEN/ BRICK ORDERS C. Brent DeVore, Ohio '61 • [email protected] Bill Jenkin , [email protected], x234 Rick A. Keltner, Cal State-Sacramento '76 • [email protected] William C. Macak, Florida State '73 • [email protected] CONVENTIONPOOL Anthony C. Marucci, Mississippi State '89 • [email protected] Li a Adam , laadams@phikappatau. org, x232 C. Barrett Mask, Auburn '78 • [email protected] HALL OF FAME Stephan M. Nelson, Southern Mississippi '73 • [email protected] Steve Hartman, [email protected], x239 Stephen Rupprecht, Oswego State '91 • [email protected] REGISTRATION Past National President Jay McCann Jr. , Spring Hill '74 • [email protected] Megan Vadnai , mvadnai @phikappatau.org, x230 Eric Friese, Auburn '0 I • [email protected] REUNIONS Steven I. Lerer, Rutgers '02 • [email protected] Erin Zin mei ter, ez in mei [email protected], x227 Adrian R. Martinez, Cal State-San Francisco '00 • [email protected] VOLUNTEERING * Chief Executive Officer Steve Hartman (non-voting) Megan Vadnai , mvadnai @phikappatau.org, x230 NATIONAL D IRECTORS WEBSITE Legal Counsel: John Cosgrove, Florida '68 • jfc 71 [email protected] Ian Andrews, [email protected], x23 Finance: Timothy Smith, Bowling Green '62 • [email protected] Education: Brian Breittholz, Ohio '83 • [email protected] Rituali st, Chap lain: Fr. Nick Rachford , Cincinnati '64 • [email protected] For more information about the Housing: David C.E Lapinski, Penn State '74 • [email protected] Centennial Celebration and Convention, University Relations: Joel S. Rudy, Bethany '60 • [email protected] please visit www.phikappatau.org/centennial Domain Directors: Kenneth R. Nanni, Florida '91 • [email protected] arional Directors are ex-officio, non-voring members of the National Council. r- EXECUTIVE O FFICES STAFF ( 800) PKT-1 906 • www. phikappatau.org Chief Executive Officer Hurricane Katrina Strikes Gulf Coast, Steve Hortman, Muskingum '89 [email protected], x239 Phi Taus among millions effected Foundation Executive Director Director of Development John Green, Nebraska Wesleyan '60 Bethany Deines Phi Kappa Tau felt the deva tating effect of Hurricane jmgreen@phikoppotou .org, x228 [email protected], x236 Katrina as she ravaged the Alabama and Loui iana coast in September. Hundreds of alumni and undergraduate were Director of Chapter Services Sr. Director of Programming 8. Administration effected by the torrential rain, high winds and torm urge Tim Hudson, Truman State '91 Megan Vadnais thudson@phikoppotou .org, x231 [email protected], x230 · that accompanied the hurricane. early three month later, re idents of the Gulf Coa t region are trying to rebuild both Member Services Coordinator Centennial Coordinator their homes, and in many case their live . Our thoughts and Ion Andrews, Mount Union '0I Bill Jenkins, Bowling Green '51 [email protected], x238 [email protected], x234 prayer continue to be with our brothers and their families. Aid organiza tion , private companie and million of Expansion 8. Col ony Development Coordinator Finance Coordinator American citizen have heeded the call for as i tance. To help Nick DiMasi, Chapman '0I Usa Adams the victims of Hurricane Katrina, plea e contact the American ndimosi@phikoppotou .org, x233 [email protected], x232 Red Cro sat www.redcros .org or 1-800-HELP- OW. Educational Programs Coordinator Volunteer Programs Coordinator Brad Joutros, Purdue '00 Roy Carlos, Col State-Fullerton '0I bjoutros@phikoppotou .org, x248 [email protected], x222 Did you recent~ toke one wposition ot your company? Leadership Consultant- West Foundation Coordinator Send us the information! Russ Porker, Virginia Tech '03 Erin Zinsmeister Has your chapter done something that you think deservesr ecognition? [email protected], x225 [email protected], x227 Email the details! Leadership Consultant- South Leadership Consultant- North Are you currently serving in the military, or you knowa brother whois? Adam Eklund, Arizona '0I Garret Fontes, Col Stote-Long Beach '03 Let The Loutel know. [email protected], x240 [email protected], x271 Administrative Assistant Executive Assistant Every brother and chapter has a story to tell Cindy Morgan Dione Rottinghaus [email protected], x23 7 [email protected], x229 Why not tell The Laurel? Email your story, and pictures, to laurel_ecltorGphikappatau.erg ll~l Chapter Eternal The following members were reported deceased to the Executive Offices between May 2, 2005 and N ovember 14 , 2005. AKRO C laus B Mettenheimer, '49 Milo J Vondracek, '57 Dermott W Morgan, '38 joHN T ) ACCAUD, '3 IDAHO Jeffrey N toughton, '73 Fred J Radw ick, '46 AUBURN Vaun D Bolingbroke, '47 L OU ISVILLE Ellsworth R Engilman Jr, '48 John G Karegeannes, '54 ILLINOIS W Charle Wheeler, '47 Sou THWEST T EXAS STATE Obie B McMichael Ill, '62 Leslie R Bishop, '49 Donald L Noel, '49 C harles D Laffere, '71 Fred A Etheredge, '73 I DIANA MIAMI SYRACU E B ALD\VJN. WALLACE George Cermak Jr, '52 C harle E teiert, '40 Herman W Fairbrother, '22 Perry A Perkes, '42 Arthur E Coyne, '54 Roy M Young, '40 Arthur H Henricks, '49 BETHANY Lawrence H Skelton, '57 Robert D Larkin, '47 TEXAS • EL pASO Ro s J Huhn, '49 David R Jones, '59 MICHIGAN STATE J D Lambeth, '4 1 BOWUNG GREE KANSAS O rlo S Barton, '3 7 TRUMAN STATE Vernon W Holers, '50 George L Cartlich Ill, '58 MIDDLEBURY McCaine J Zimmer, '94 CAL STATE • SACRAMENTO KENT STATE James T Hav il and II , '51 WASHINGTON STATE Peter C Van Der Boom, '68 Anthony J Lombardo, '52 M OUNT U NION Harold 0 Belknap, '2 7 Jame G Stidham, '69 John J Eikleberry, '57 Thomas E ervey, '49 Melvin P Dolson, '27 CASE WESTER Martin R Schmidt, '57 Arthur P Evans, '50 Aubrey E Laplante, '27 Richard L Tu bbe ing, '51 LAWRENCE U Vi ncent Wagge n pack, '52 Robert W McClimans, '27 CE TRAL MICHIGAN Wesley B Pahl, '23 G lenn E Black, '53 L 0 Myers, '27 Walter P Coke, '68 Alfred J Carington, '24 Gerald E Putland, '53 Harold B Nicholas, '2 7 Richard H Frey, '73 Howard B Menzner, '25 M UHLENBERG Joseph E Peterson, '27 Michael P triler, '73 Francis E Herrell , '26 Charl es E Stites Jr, '54 William L Thompson, '27 CENTRE Leslie F Hansen, '30 Richard M Kennedy Jr, '56 John R Vangelder, '27 W Ronn Padgett, '65 Ned K Nienstedt, '31 OHIO John A Burpee, '28 CINCINNATI Robert Krell, '33 Ronald L Carmichael, '65 Gerald E Hart, '28 Alan G Hamil ton, '62 Robert Rydell, '3 4 OHIO STATE Bruce Robbs, '28 Wayne P Handley, '68 George M Saam, Jr, '35 Carl J Schomolder, '45 Euge ne R Iag le, '28 C oE George Bennetts, '37 Dean D Hunter Jr, '50 Reider J Westeren, '28 Don Coppernoll , '53 Frederick R Heiden, '3 7 Larry D Sindledecker, '63 Harold E Whitney, '28 Carol D Grigg , '53 Edward A Reineck, '37 OKLAHOMA STATE Stanley R Larsen, '39 C oLORADO Wilmot Macklin, '38 Stanley R White, '66 C linton T John on, '43 Richard D Michaelson, '50 Frank R Abendroth, '40 Ray E Smith Jr, '70 Willard C Robinson, '46 Ronald D Wertz, '50 Robert F Herold, '42 OREGO Arthur P Zurfluh Jr, '52 Gilbert M Richmond, '53 Dav id I McNair, '42 Hermann Schemer, '25 Robert E Parrish Jr, '96 Dav id Steiert, '74 G larner G Parman, '42 PENNSYLVANIA WISCONSIN D ELAWARE Harold L Vande Berg, '46 Charles W Fleming, '39 Robert K Hilton, '2 4 Arthur M Codding, '50 Paul H Engel, '46 PURDUE EAST CE TRAL OKLAHOMA Edward Krupa, '46 Howard R Kisse ll , '28 Joe L Gifford, '74 Jerome I Pubantz, '47 William R Sachse Sr, '39 Randy E Stewart, '79 Jack L Nesheim, '5 1 Oscar J Meyer Jr, '43 GEORGIA William G Ca e, '54 R ocHE TER T EcH Loui F Mu il, '54 John E chrader, '5 4 James F Burns, '67 GEORGIA TECH Thomas H Trettin, '57 SOUTHERN C ALIFORNIA }AMES E. B OGGESS, Kentucky '50, died territory of New Mexico and attended Technology. Paton received a Purple Heart on October 9 at age 77 . He served as the New Mexico Military Institute. for his ervice with the 29th Division in a Bal Harbour, Fla., councilman from After graduating from Wi consin , Hilton Germany during World War II. He wa 1987 to 2002. While overseeing various attended the University of Chicago where also a five-time Paul Harri Fellow of the city improvement projects, Boggess was he received his medical degree. From Rotary International. an active fundraiser for Big Brothers, 1941 to 1976, he practiced medicine as Big isters and the Ameri can Heart the chief physician for Goodyear Farms R oY M . You G, Miami '40, died on Association. Hi wife, Betty, died in and Goodyear Aircraft, Litchfield , Ariz., November 6 at age 85. A pa t mayor 1997. and also held various positions on the of Oxford, Ohio, Young served as a Litchfield High School and Elementary lieutenant in the Navy Air Corp in the }AMEs. E. CANARIS, Ohio '49 , died in School Boards of Education. He is Pacific Operation during World War ll, April. He practiced law up until his death preceded in death by his wife of 50 years. receiving several medal and a Pre idential at the age of 76. Unit C itation. Proprietor of Roy Young' GRAHAM F. PATTON, Alpha Delta '42 , College Shop, he was cho en as the fir t R oBERT K. H ILTO , Wisconsin '24, passed died on June 26 at age 81. He graduated recipient of the Man of the Year Award for away at the age of 102 on January 24, from Case Institute of Technology and outstanding service to the Oxford bu ine 2005 at hi home in Litchfield Park, Ariz. later earned a graduate degree in civil community. Dr. Hilton was born in 1902 in Socorro, engineering at Carnegie Institute of Fall2005 THE L AUREL 45 ALUMNUS If you're a retired banker living in Colorado, and hlt.\ZELRI GG your 50th wedding anniversary and 50th Miami University class reunion are both events of June 2005, what do you do to celebrate? You and your bride hop onto lightweight, carbon fiber bikes and pedal all 1,217 miles from your Denver home to Oxford, Ohio. Charles "Chuck" Hazelrigg, Alpha '53, and his wife, Luanne, did just that this past June. Both are 1955 Miami University grads and were married at Western College in Oxford that same summer. They bike quite regularly and find time to ki, play tennis, and hike. even y ars ago, at age 65, Chuck and hi daughter rode touring bike aero the U . . But the trip to Oxford r quired a great d al of co nditi o n~ ing for both h and Luanne. Planning began about a year b for th ir trip. Th y decid d t u a bik trail r to hold th 5 pound of uppli th 'd r quire nd hu k h d th r p n ibility of pulling. Training b gan in arne t in Mar h , ridin 25- 6 mil da t ur nd fi da a we k. . . R ut fr m h\1_ - Cllarles Haulrigg- Ws wife, l.naBe, inspect their Micni University bike shirts after traveling 1,200 mdes. high desert required the longest rides without avail~ the way, which is good for two 70 year olds who've able services," he said. "But weather conditions were been married for 50 years." He added that in some of very good all the way across with basically no rain." the tiny towns they rode through, it was obvious to some that here were two folks from Mars. The duo was They rode some 40 to 60 miles each day, rising early, outfitted in bike helmets, protective glasses and bike eating a hearty breakfast, and were on the road by specific clothes. dawn, usually stopping by noon or 1 p.m. The return trip to Colorado was by air, and their bikes Their diet regimen consisted of high~energy foods and traveled UPS. Would they consider biking to the plenty of water. They carried four quarts of liquid with Fraternity's Centennial Celebration next summer? If them at all times. they're able to attend, it "probably won't be by bike," says Chuck. Chuck said the best news of all was probably "that not a whole lot of unexpected things happened along Fall2005 THE LAUREL 47 . 1 a a a .o n Register before March 1 and saqye. ( 800) PKT, 1906 Phi Kappa Tau Foundation 5221 Morning Sun Road Oxford, OH 45056 Change Service Requested I I AT!. H PERMIT" 971 4 SAVE THE DATE - PHI KAPPA TAU'S CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION-JULY 2G-23, 20061 www.phikappatau.org/ c nt nnial