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Sigma Alpha Rho Fraternity Alumni Association The A.K. NEWSLETTER Spring, 2013 www.sarfraternity.org want to emulate them and follow in their footsteps. Sigma Alpha Rho I probably did not appreciate that enough and only Alumni Association President’s Message . now after he is gone the reality of that fact has made Board of Directors Dear Brothers, his loss that much greater. President I write to you with a heavy heart. On April 17th Gary continued to serve SAR as he was an active board PSER Stuart Discount (Zeta Tau ‘70) 215-493-9855 my brother Gary, a Past Supreme Exalted Ruler, member of the Alumni Association. His involvement [email protected] Honorary Active in Zeta Tau, Sigma Rho of an Abbie will be missed especially as we are approaching our Vice President winning chapter passed away at the age of 55. 100th Anniversary. Steve Greenberg (Omega ‘69) He passed away from a heart attack and leaves SAR had a great effect on Gary’s life. It helped him Royal Order of the Gleaming Eye behind a son, Robert. 215-953-0942 [email protected] mature and turn into a leader not only in SAR but Cell: 215-630-3393 I was blessed to have spent the usual brother other endeavors including his long affiliation with relationships such as being best man at each other’s Golden Slipper Camp. The friends Gary made in life Treasurer Jerry Jaffe (Sigma ‘51) weddings, sharing a room as kids, spending was evident of the over 500 mourners at his funeral. 215-632-3604 [email protected] vacations together among others. However because The amount of messages on Facebook from his friends of Sigma Alpha Rho we had an additional bond and the words of loss and comfort were truly inspiring. Secretary Phil Fink (Theta Epsilon ‘61) that was truly special. Our careers in SAR were very It is my intention to create a Rathblott Scholarship Cell: 410-404-5648 similar. in Gary’s name. Past President Jerry Segal has made Home: 410-876-4146 Office: 410-247-9619 Gary followed me as Sigma Rho of Zeta Tau. He led the first contribution and if you would like to make [email protected] that chapter to an Abbie. He was awarded Honor- a donation please send a check to “Rathblott Past Alumni President ary Active in Zeta Tau for his efforts. He went on to Scholarship Fund” and mail to Alumni Treasurer, Jerry Jerry Segal (Tau Xi ‘62) serve as Exalted Ruler of PDC the year after Jaffe. Jerry’s address is on the dues form. Also honor Royal Order of the Gleaming Eye I held that position. He also received Honorary Gary by increasing our membership so that when we 267-250-4295 Activity in PDC. celebrate our 100th Anniversary in October, 2017 [email protected] Following a successful term as ER, he became we will have the largest membership of any Jewish Members at Large Supreme Exalted Ruler immediately after I left men’s organization. PSER Charles Jay Bogdanoff (Omega ‘51) office. He serviced one term and then years later Gary will be missed and he will be remembered for all 215-572-7835 Gary was asked to return to help SAR by assuming he did in life and a very successful career in Sigma PSER Fred H. Ratner (Theta ‘68) 267-701-7845 the role once again. Gary was awarded International Alpha Rho. [email protected] Honorary Active following his first term as SER. Fraternally, PSER Steve Wernick (Delta Nu ‘73) The fact that Gary followed a lot of what I did not 215-499-0090 only in SAR but other endeavors is not lost on me. [email protected] Stuart It is very special when someone decides that there Brother Stuart Discount PSER Rob Malmud (Zeta Tau ‘84) is someone they admire and love so much that they Alumni President 856-874-9000 ext. 101 [email protected] PSER Jason Saylor (Zeta Xi ‘95) Cell: 215-275-5378 Home: 215-857-2331 Committee of 100 Being Formed [email protected] Henry L. Doner (Epsilon ‘71) Come one . Come all . The Committee of 100 Can we count on you? Just e-mail or call or write 856-719-8711 is now being formed. Even though we are only and just say “COUNT ME IN”. Our letterheads are [email protected] approximately 1500 days away from celebrating being printed soon, so please let me know ASAP. Jamy Gross (Beta Tau ‘77) SAR’s 100th anniversary of brotherhood, our work With your help and the help of many others, we will 856-428-4182 begins NOW. [email protected] make this the greatest alumni affair in our hundred year history. Nolan Walters (Omega ‘83) G-d willing, we will all be there on Sunday, October Cell: 215-589-4230 8th, 2017 to celebrate this great event. E-mail me at [email protected] or call Home: 215-745-2943 me at 267-250-4295 or write me at my home – [email protected] A weekend of activities is being planned especially 570 Cardinal Drive, Dresher, PA 19025 and just say for those out-of-town brothers who will be coming Past Presidents “COUNT ME IN”. Al Lipton (Theta) in from Florida, California, New Orleans, Baltimore, *Harold (Whitey) Weissman (Omega) or Washington, just to name a few. Looking forward to hearing from you. Jerry Segal (Tau Xi) Fraternally yours, Editor The committee of 100 will consist of those brothers Steve Greenberg who are willing to add their names to our already distinguished list of committee members and help, Jerry *Deceased just a little bit, to bring a thousand brothers Bro. Jerry Segal together for this once in a life time event. 100th Anniversary Chair Page 2 THE A.K. NEWSLETTER www.sarfraternity.org EDITORIAL . Rho Omega (1960’s) As editor of the Alumni Association Newsletter, I have the Get-Together opportunity to read and edit the information in the Newsletter before it is printed. I always enjoy reading the information that On January 20, 2013, eighteen brothers from the Rho will be contained in the “Alumni News” section as well as articles Omega chapter of the 1960’s held a Get-Together. about chapter get-togethers or Reunions that were or are being held. The event was organized by brothers Harvey Lomberg and Paul Levy. Many of the brothers were from the Unfortunately, for these last two issues, I have had sad news to original chapter. The brothers that attended were report, the passing of two of our Past SER’s Jack Weissman (Omega) from the 1960’s as Harvey stated that they lacked and Gary Discount (Zeta Tau) as well as the passing of former information on brothers from later years. They met Alumni Association Board member and Co-Chair of the 80th for a bagel and lox brunch which lasted many hours Anniversary Reunion Saul (Rocky) Linder (Omega and Sigma) and Irv Karpf (Eta) who served on the support committee of the last and hope to get together again in the near future. five Reunions. I had met Jack Weissman at many Omega chapter Alumni Affairs held during the 70’s and 80’s. Jack had a global business and homes in numerous places, but always found the time to attend Sigma Alpha Rho Reunions and Omega chapter Alumni Affairs. The bond of Sigma Alpha Rho brotherhood and getting together with the Interested in Running brothers from his chapter and era was clearly a priority he enjoyed and found ways to fit in, despite his hectic business schedule. a Chapter Reunion? I have had the pleasure of knowing Gary Discount since I was a senior in High School. His passing was difficult as I have also known Over the last decade numerous chapters or era’s Gary outside of the Fraternity. In the mid and late seventies I was of some chapters have held Reunions or get on a bowling team with Gary in a league for numerous years. togthers. The Alumni Association can help you with Gary was liked by everyone and his funeral was attended by this activity. brothers from approximately 15 different chapters. The Alumni Association encourages brothers or I got to know Saul (Rocky) Linder when he and I had Co-Chaired groups of brothers to arrange Reunions to share the 80th Anniversary Reunion. Rocky was inducted into the Omega the fond memories we have of our days in Sigma chapter. When he started at Temple University, the Sigma Chapter Alpha Rho Fraternity. The Association can provide was being re-organized. Past SER Jerry Krader (also at Temple) you with the information that we have in our data- then on the Supreme Board had asked Rocky to help with this base on brothers from chapters or era’s. If anyone group. Rocky transferred to Sigma and was elected the group’s is interested please contact Alumni Association Sigma Rho. Rocky was always proud to wear his Sigma Alpha Rho President, Stuart Discount at smd2824 @aol.com jacket to all of the SAR Reunions (and it still fit). or (215) 493-9855. I knew Irv Karpf as he and his wife Joan were next door neighbors Unfortunately, we have to add this line. The Alumni (70’s & 80’s) and very good friends with my aunt and uncle. I Association will only give out information to use saw and knew Irv before either of us knew that we were SAR for reunions. Please do not request information to brothers. At the 75th Reunion, we saw each other on the parking use for business or other reasons.