Summer 2014- AK Newsletter
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Sigma Alpha Rho Fraternity Alumni Association The A.K. NEWSLETTER Summer, 2014 www.sarfraternity.org Sigma Alpha Rho President’s Message . The contact information for Stuart is, email Alumni Association [email protected], (215) 493-9855 and for Jerry, Board of Directors My name is Steve Greenberg and on June 18 I email [email protected], (267) 250-4295. President was given the honor to serve as the newly elected Steve Greenberg (Omega ’69) President of the Sigma Alpha Rho Fraternity Another goal that I have is to expand our data base Royal Order of the Gleaming Eye Alumni Association. This is an honor that I will with contact information for our Alumni. We have [email protected] (C) 215-630-3393 always cherish. I am grateful that a group of contact information on approximately 3700 alumni Vice President dedicated alumni have been elected to serve with residing in the United States, Canada and across PSER Steve Wernick (Delta Nu ’73) me on the board. I look forward to working with the globe. We are always working to obtain contact 215-499-0090 [email protected] these brothers and growing our Alumni Associa- information for the thousands of Brothers for whom Treasurer tion. This is a diverse board that has brothers we have no information. If you are aware of any Jerry Jaffe (Sigma ’51) alumni who do not receive our newsletter, please 215-632-3604 [email protected] that were inducted in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. The board includes Brothers from take a minute and forward their information to us Secretary and we will have their information added to our Phil Fink (Theta Epsilon ’61) Chapters from the Philadelphia area, South Jersey, (C) 410-404-5648 [email protected] Baltimore and Wilkes Barre. mailing list and data base. Past Alumni President I would like to begin by welcoming the Board I want to take this opportunity to thank Stuart PSER Stuart Discount (Zeta Tau ’70) Discount for his ten plus years of service as 215-518-0472 [email protected] and especially the new members to the Board (Larry Auerbach, Carl Bagell, Matt Bagell, Jay President of the Alumni Association. His dedication Members at Large Brown, Scott Cohen, Brian Discount and Howard to the Association never stopped and has helped Larry S. Auerbach (Tau Xi/Zeta Xi ’70) our great Association grow and run successful 90th 215-805-8255 [email protected] Kredo). It was nice to hear when told that and 95th Anniversary Reunions. Stuart has also PSER Carl H. Bagell (Tau Xi ’67) both Matt Bagell and Brian Discount, who were 609-330-3927 [email protected] inducted in the 1990’s agreed to serve on the maintained the data base of our alumni rolls. Trust PSER Matt Bagell (Beta Tau ’96) Board and help the Alumni Association to con- me, this is a very time consuming job. 609-330-6508 [email protected] nect with the Brothers from the 1990's and 2000's. I look forward to the opportunity of communicat- PSER Charles J. Bogdanoff (Omega ’51) ing with you in future Newsletters. We are always 215-572-7835 One of the main goals of the Alumni Association for the next few years will be the planning of looking for more brothers to get involved in the Jay Brown (Zeta Theta ’62) 570-350-3205 [email protected] the greatest Sigma Alpha Rho Reunion ever held, Alumni Association. Please do not hesitate to contact me, my email is [email protected] and my Scott Cohen (Epsilon ’82) the 100th Anniversary Reunion to be held on 856-220-4730 [email protected] October 8, 2017 (save this date). The Alumni phone number is (215) 630-3393. Brian Discount (Iota ’97) Association is very fortunate to have our two most I wish everyone a safe and happy summer. 215-266-7714 [email protected] recent Past Presidents Stuart Discount and Jerry Henry Doner (Epsilon ’72) Segal co-chairing this great event. Stuart and Fraternally, 856-719-8711 [email protected] Jerry have already begun working tirelessly on Jamy Gross (Beta Tau ’77) this Reunion. Please contact Stuart or Jerry if Steve 856-428-4182 [email protected] you would like to help to make this the greatest Brother Steve Greenberg Howard Kredo (Tau Xi ’62) Reunion and serve on the Reunion Committee. Alumni Association President 215-498-1443 [email protected] PSER Rob Malmud (Zeta Tau ’84) 856-874-9000 ext. 101 From Our Past President . [email protected] Dear Brothers, PSER Fred Ratner (Theta ’68) 267-701-7845 [email protected] I have had the honor of serving as President of to working with Jerry and the reunion committee PSER Jason Saylor (Zeta Xi ’95) the Alumni Association for 10 years. To be able to produce what we hope will be a huge and 215-275-5378 [email protected] to serve in the footsteps of Whitey Weissman, Al memorable celebration of 100 years of activity of Past Presidents Lipton and Jerry Segal has been humbling as well. Sigma Alpha Rho. Al Lipton (Theta) However all good things must end and it is time I cannot believe that it has been almost 44 years *PSER Harold (Whitey) Weissman (Omega) for someone else to lead the association. Our since my induction into SAR. What I thought was Jerry Segal (Tau Xi) new President Steve Greenberg has served as Vice going to be a casual membership in a high school Royal Order of the Gleaming Eye President for the same period and deserved the 267-250-4295 [email protected] youth organization turned into the most important chance to lead the association. His service on high school decision I made. From my induction in PSER Stuart Discount (Zeta Tau) the board as my VP was greatly appreciated and 215-518-0472 [email protected] 1970 into Rho Omega and then transferring to Zeta I wish Steve luck as we approach our 100th Editor Tau, I have had experiences that have lasted a Steve Greenberg Anniversary Reunion. lifetime. I was able to share my experiences with *Deceased I am not going anywhere as I will Co-Chair the so many great Brothers who became the friends 100th Reunion with Jerry Segal. I look forward I have had for a lifetime. — Continued on Page 4 Page 2 THE A.K. NEWSLETTER www.sarfraternity.org UPSILON KAPPA REUNION On Saturday June 21, approximately 65 brothers of the Upsilon Kappa each other in many decades and were grateful for the chance to chapter from the late 50’s to early 70’s along with some re-connect and reminisce as if time had not passed. One brother significant others (approximately 100 total) gathered to celebrate and remarked on the irony of how the stories improved and became remember their days in Sigma Alpha Rho. Upsilon Kappa was located funnier over time. Another Brother remarked how it is said “That in Queens, NY. Ten of the 14 Past Sigma Rho’s (one is deceased) You Can’t Go Home Again”; and then added that they were wrong. from that era were in attendance and recognized for their service to the All Brothers pictured here Ira Wolfman, Shelly Weinstein, Mark Cohen, Vic Weinstein, Alan Dorn, (except one) were Ira Bassin, Marv Merein, Jerry Rouse (center) at the Reunion chapter. Some of the Brothers had brought old Roll Books, Chapter Newspapers and other memorabilia to the dinner. A few of the Brothers were wearing their Sigma Alpha Rho sweaters (and they even still fit There was a slide presentation showing pictures of the chapter from a few brothers). Some of the brothers had traveled from around the the late 50’s to early 70’s. There were also slides of their school, the country to attend this event. The dinner was held at Verdi’s of Whiteside Jewish Community Center and other spots around their area. in Whiteside, NY. To say that a great time was had by all would be an Hopefully, with the great time that everyone had, these brothers are understatement. Words cannot describe the “Bond of Brotherhood” looking forward to attending Sigma Alpha Rho’s 100th Anniversary that was evident that evening. Reunion being held in October 2017. Attending from the Alumni Association were Jerry Segal, Stuart This Reunion was planned through the tireless efforts of Bro. Marvin Discount and Steve Greenberg. Jerry Segal was asked to speak on the Merein with help from Alan Dorn, PSER Jeffrey Eiberson, Ira Wolfman, 100th Anniversary Reunion, Steve Greenberg spoke of the Alumni Jerry Rouse, Bob Braun and a few other brothers. For months emails Association and Stuart Discount spoke about the active Fraternity. were sent out updating everyone on the status and identifying Brothers that would be attending. Marvin planned and organized this If any brother(s) are interested in running a reunion for your chapter, reunion from California where he resides. Months were spent tracking please contact Stuart Discount or Steve Greenberg and they can help down brothers from this chapter. Many of these brothers had not seen you with alumni data base information on brothers from your chapter. Baltimore/Washington Breakfast SOUTH FLORIDA REUNION The 69th Annual Theta Epsilon/Theta Iota Breakfast will be held on Please contact Joel Hollander (Zeta Theta 67) if you live or Sunday October 12, 2014 at Martin’s West in Baltimore Maryland. vacation in Florida during the winter. Discussions are being held Martin’s West is located off exit 17 of Security Blvd.