Hal Moldstad '56 in Art Exhibition

Hal Moldstad '56



On December 3, 2010 a group that included a number of the members of the Class of '56 traveled to Wenatchee, WA to demonstrate their support for their classmate brother and artist, Hal Moldstad '56.  The occasion was Hal's public showing of his art at McDees Art Center.

Hal had a long career as a prominent architect whose work included the design of  homes around the world for the likes of Paul Allen and Bill Gates.  Hal's now retired to Wenatchee where he dedicates much of his time to painting.  Among those representing Sigma Tau Fijis at Hal's art exhibit were:  Bill Revere '54; Jerry Gibbons '54 (and his wife Barbara); Jim Hilton '56 (and his wife Peggy); Len Perry '56; Steve Wells '56 (and his wife, Darcy); Kelley Moldstad '59 (Hal's brother) and Roger Hulbush '56.   This group of ten was a healthy representation of support for Hal's "public display of his art".

Hal's wife, Donna, is also an artist and several of her works were also on display.  Roger Hulbush was so taken by one of her pieces that he purchased it and brought it back to his home in Bow, WA.  There no further reports on whether other members of the group made purchases, but a good time was enjoyed by all members of the group of ten.

Michael Blue '82 shared his IronMan "Champ" story



Mike Blue '82
Ironman Champ



 Class of '82 Fiji crowned Ironman World Cham for his Age Group

On Saturday October 9, 2010 Seattle attorney Michael Blue (Class of '82) covered 140.6 miles by sea, bike and foot to become an Ironman Champion.  This was the tenth time Mike competed in the Ironman Championship which is held every October in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.  He swam, biked, and ran his way to besting all competitors in his age group (men 50-54) at the Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championships.  Designed for the ultimate athletes, The Ironman consists of a 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim, a 112-mile (180.25 km) bike and a marathon (26.2 miles 42.195 km) run. Blue finished under ten hours.  His precise time elapsed was 9:48:48 – four minutes ahead of his closest age group pursuer.

Mike's luncheon presentation (December 2010) covered the history of the Ironman which paralleled much of Mike's participation in the competition. After reading an article in Sports Illustrated magazine which chronicled the 1979 event, Blue accepted the challenge and his first Ironman was in February of 1981 at age 20. That year was the first IronMan on the Big Island and only 326 competitors started. The event now strictly limits the competitor field to 1800 athletem that each must qualify for the privilege to race there.

For the record this was Blue’s 10th time he has qualified and competed in this championship event. His record includes multiple top five age-group finishes in Kona but this is his first World Championship finish. 

Since it began as a challenge between a group of Navy Seals in 1978, the Ironman has grown to become one of the most recognized endurance events in the world. Blue qualified for the event in April after winning his age group at the Ironman 70.3 in Oceanside, California with a time better than 11 minutes faster than the age group record.

After reading an article in Sports Illustrated magazine which chronicled the 1979 event, Blue accepted the challenge and his first Ironman was in February of 1981 at age 20. That year was the first on the Big Island and only 326 competitors started. The event now strictly limits the competitor field to 1800 athletes that each must qualify for the privilege to race there.

The race will be televised on December 18, 2010 on NBC (1-3 PST) and on Universal Sports at various times. For more information visit http://www.ironman.com/  and http://www.ironmanlive.com/  .  Michael Blue is a partner in the Seattle law firm of Campiche Blue & Le, PLLC. He is trial attorney and his practice is devoted exclusively to representing people injured in motor vehicle or bicycle accidents, product liability claims, and medical malpractice cases. Blue is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of Washington, California, Colorado, and the District of Columbia.





Burr Odell '37 ends his Husky football attendance at 330 games

Burr Odell '37 at  Coach Sarkisian luncheon in 2009

After retiring at age 89, Burr Odell became a frequent attendee at the Tuesday luncheons.  We are sad to report he passed away, and below is his obituary notice as authored by him and published in the Seattle Times. 

Burr ODELL 1914 - 2010 Written by Burr Odell 2008 

 

Burr Odell died December 7, 2010. He was born August 15, 1914 in Vancouver, B.C. of American Parents, Mark and India Bell Odell. The family returned to their permanent home in Seattle. Burr attended Broadway High School. Following high school graduation in 1929, he entered the University of Washington at the age of 15 as a Engineering major for one semester. Then Burr left school for two years and went to work the blind bookseller, Harry Hartman. At Hartman Book Store Burr acquired a livelong interest in literature. 

 

Burr re-entered the University of Washington in 1932 and graduated in 1937 with a B.A. degree and Ensign's commission in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. His first employment after graduating college was with Dun and Bradstreet. In the summer of 1940 his Reserve Navy unit was called to active duty in the Pacific Northwest mine sweeping fleet. In early 1942 Burr transferred to Lighter-than-Air where he took his blimp pilot training at Lakehunt, N.J. He earned his wings in October 1942 and married Mary A. Cole. He was then assigned Blimp Pilot Duty at Moffet Field, California and was subsequently transferred to Tillamook, Oregon. In early 1943 he became Commanding Officer of Blimp Headquarters Squadron 33. In late 1944 Burr transferred back to Moffet Field as Operations Officer. He was discharged to inactive duty in 1946 with the rank of Commander USNR. 

 

Shortly after returning to Seattle, Burr became a sale representative for Olympic Stain Products Company. He became National Sales Manager in 1949, in charge of expanding the sale and distribution of Olympic Products nationally. In the early 1950's he purchased a partnership interest in Olympic from the founder, Philip R. Bailey, and continued with Olympic until 1958, when he sold his interest. 

 

Soon afterward, Burr was hired by Boeing Company to open a sales office in Sydney, Australia. During the first two years he traveled with Boeing to Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan and other Pacific countries as a sales division representative. His plans to move to Sydney were canceled in 1966 when the Boeing sales office expansion program was canceled. 

 

Burr then entered the commercial/industrial real estate business, working as a contract negotiator for the Jack Benaroya Company. In 1970 he became a licensed real estate broker, working for several shopping center developers, continuing until his retirement at the age of 89. 

 

Burr became an intense UW Husky Football fan after attending the first football game at the Husky Stadium in 1920 when the Huskies hosted Dartmouth. Dartmouth won 27 to 0. Over the years Burr attended 330 Husky football games, including 6 Rose Bowls. For many years Burr was an avid golfer as a member of the Seattle Golf Club. He never lost his passion for literature. Until the spring of 2010, Burr lived independently in his home of 37 years. Burr's wife of 51 years, Mary A. Cole of Seattle passed away in 1993. He is survived by his son Mark Cole Odell and his wife Phyllis and their twin daughters Kelly and Sydney; daughter Charlotte A. Fitch and her husband Ronald; and his son Stuart Burr Odell; plus numerous nephews, nieces and their families. Burr's love for his children was extended to their friends. At Burr's request, no services will be held. A gathering of family is being planned.

Published in The Seattle Times on December 12, 2010

Jack Grant '12 is 2010 Recipient of the Aaron Schulte Memorial Foundation Scholarship to Study Abroad

Jack Grant '12

 The Class of 2012 includes three members from Inglemoor High School --  Jack Grant, AJ Morrow, and Mat Gastineau.  Each is a star in his own right in the undergraduate chapter, and the Pig Dinner saw Jack Grant on stage to accept the Aaron Schulte Memorial Scholarship.   

 

Jack played varsity baseball in high school and he was active in DECA (a marketing club).  He's held several positions in Sigma Tau -- House Manager summer of 2010, Scholarship Chair - Winter '11, Social Chair Winter of '10 among his positions. He was a Freshman Direct admit into the School of Business where he is a Finance Major. If you frequent Delfino's Pizzeria this Fall you will likely find him waiting on your table, or if you deal with the Accounting Department at Ewing and Clark Real Estate you will find him interning there. 

 

The Aaron Schulte Memorial Scholarship is specifically to support an academic study abroad experience. Jack's experience is through the CHID (Comparative History of Ideas) in Prague, Czech Republic. 

 

The Aaron Schulte Memorial Foundation was created to honor the life of Aaron Schulte '03.

Aaron attended the University of Washington, where he graduated in 2003. While at the university, he joined the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity or "Fiji" house. During his junior year, he studied in Florence, Italy and was able to travel extensively in Europe. Following graduation, Aaron lived and worked in Tacoma, Washington, where he was a pharmaceutical research coordinator for Northwest Kinetics.  Aaron passed away on April 2, 2007 after a courageous, year long battle with colon cancer.    More information on Aaron and contributing to the Memorial Foundation can be found at http://www.aaronschulte.org/  

Aaron's passion for international travel exemplified his desire to live life to its fullest.

Through an annual study abroad scholarship at the University of Washington, the Foundation encourages and supports those students who have a similar passion for life.  More info in our June blog post.

132 Chapters and Colonies -- an All-Time Record for our national fraternity

The national fraternity continues its drive to establish new chapters and re-establish chapters on campuses where we once were.  Since 2006 our national fraternity has originated 35 colonies.   It's almost like we are back to the Sixties when the Greek organizations were welcomed by Universities, and students were eager to join.  

The latest schools to welcome  a chapter or a colony are: 

• Colorado College
• Coastal Carolina University
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• University of Missouri
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• Oklahoma City University
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• Vanderbilt University

According to the recent issue of the Phi Gamma Delta magazine, the average chapter size is also growing.  In 2008 the average chapter was 56 compared to this past spring when the average chapter size was up to 59. 

All of this growth is supported by a staff of two dedicated to the expansion program along with the team of seven -- yes seven -- field secretaries.   

This is an exciting time for our national fraternity.

John Eicher '40 - Ad Astra

John Eicher was a loyal Fiji who could be found attending luncheons and Pig Dinners throughout his graduate years.  May he rest in peace.

This obituary notice appeared in the Seattle Times -- Sunday Edition November 28, 2010

John Dick EICHER Beloved father, grandfather and friend, John passed away on November 20 at age 92. He attended Lowell School, Broadway HS and UW. He was Captain of the Broadway co-championship football team (1935) and on the all-city team. He was active in scouting: an Eagle Scout, summer staff at Camp Parsons, later a cub master & member of the Exec. Bd. of the Seattle Council. 


At the UW, he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and received his Naval commission as Ensign. He went on active duty in 1940, joining the Battleship Pennsylvania, flagship of the fleet and was Officer-of-the-Deck on December 7, when the ship was hit at Pearl Harbor. For the rest of the war, the ship supported all major landings in the Pacific, taking on damage at Okinawa two days before VJ day. 

John returned home to marry his beloved Betty. Three years later while serving as his ship's Coordinating Officer at the Bikini Atoll Atom Bomb Project, he received word of son John's birth. Captain Eicher returned to his father's company, and later partnered with Dick Richards to form Eicher-Richards. He climbed mountains, played tennis into his 80's and loved his time at Sandy Hook, Whidbey Island. 

Sadly, he said goodbye to Betty & son John (Kathy) in 2003 and recently to sisters, Helen Childers, Dorothy Hollenbeck and Mary Richards. Left to remember the active role he played in their lives are: Shirley Kiang (Ping), Jim (Cathi), and Grandchildren Lindsay & Jeff Eicher, Drew, Chad and Randi Eicher, Kyle and Jordan Kiang and many nieces and nephews. Other of John's activities were the Seattle Rotary, Navy League, the Seattle Tennis Club, the Last Man's Club and the Leukemia Board. A celebration of his life will be held at the Seattle Tennis Club, 922 McGilvra Blvd. East on Dec.10 at 2:00. Remembrances can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 530 Dexter N or the Horizon House Residents Fund or Horizon House Employees Recognition Fund.

"The Social Network" has Fiji playing counsel to facebook founder

Here’s a celebrity moment for you.  I went to the movies the other night with my wife.  We went to see the movie, The Social Network.  This is recently released movie with the story line about the origin and growth of facebook.  (it’s a bit fictionalized, but it’s a great story of the twists and turns that accompany a promising start-up business). 

The plot line weaves around the swirl of lawsuits being faced by the founder, Mark  Zuckerberg.  And right there on the big screen serving as the legal counsel to Zuckerberg, I was surprised to see the face of my old fraternity room-mate, John Getz ’68.  So a heads up to all of you that that distinguished lawyer-like guy called “Cy” counseling Zuckerberg’s character is a member of the best ever Fiji pledge class at UPS. 

Hope you enjoy the movie and remember to lay claim to your fraternity association with John Getz '68 of Moline, Illinois.  John's a stand-up guy who really contributed to the fraternity before he headed off in the middle of his junior year to pursue professional drama training at The American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. 

His credits run from 18 months in the daytime drama "Another World" to a number of appearances in movies and TV shows.  He has a Wikipedia page with more information. 

Clay '68

Joseph "Jerry" Murphy '53 Ad Astra

Submitted by his surviving wife, Patricia Murphy on November 12, 2010

 NOTICE: Joseph J. " Jerry "   Murphy, Jr. Class of '53
 Born: November 9, 1930 - November 3, 2010
 Where: Richmond, Virginia and raised in Everett, Washington
 Parents: Joseph J. Murphy & Kathlene, Sr.
 Family: Survived by Patricia A. Murphy, married 26 years, Tustin, CA.
 Sons, Joseph J. Murphy III, Spokane, WA; James A. Murphy, Aliso Viejo, CA; Daughter Cameon Murphy, Irvine, Ca.
 Grandchildren, Joseph J. Murphy IV, Caitlin Murphy, Spokane, WA; Ashlee Guerra, Andrew Murphy and Arielle Murphy of So. California. Great grandchildren: Chloee and Caylee Guerra of Southern California.

 Murphy attended U of W and was the stroke for the U of W Crew.  Academically he received his degree in Economics in 1953. He was an avid fisherman in the Pacific Northwest.  He was a keen competitor in slalom water skiing and he was generally game for any outdoor sport that was available. Following graduation, he entered the US Air force where he served with the rank of First Lt. in Korea.  Following his service to the country, he returned to a long career with Simpson Logging, Scott Paper and he was also an active entrepreneur in real estate.

 He was a FIJI through and through, he loved his school.

  

PIG Dinner 2010 -- Hagget Hall on Univ. Washington campus

The Pig Dinner was attending by 350+ Fijis. We honored the new Golden Owls of the Class of 1960 (50 years post graduation). And we recognized the new Silver Owls of 1985 (25 years post graduation).

You can view photos of the PIG Dinner by clicking on the play arrow of the below player. The photos are best viewed in FULL SCREEN mode, so you are encouraged to view the photo show FULL SCREEN.




The Annual Pig Dinner was held at Hagget Hall on the UW campus due to the remodel project that the HUB is currently undergoing. The HUB will also be closed next Fall for the 2011 Pig Dinner.

John Ellis '50 honored as a Distinguished Fiji 2010

John Ellis came as a legacy to the doors of the Sigma Tau chapter of Phi Gamma Delta.  His brother, Robert Ellis was a member of the Class of ’46 until he left school to join the World War II effort where he gave his life.

Ellis was born and raised in the Seattle area.  He and his wife Doris met in high school and have been married for 57 years.  They live in Bellevue and have four children and 8 grandchildren.  He was educated at John Muir Grade School and Franklin High School.  He received his undergraduate BS degree in 1950 and his JD law degree in 1953 from the University of Washington.  He served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952 as M/Sgt.

Ellis began his career in 1953 as an attorney with the firm of Perkins, Coie, Stone, Olson & Williams (now Perkins Coie), and was with the firm for 17 years, eight of which he acted as chief counsel to Puget Sound Power & Light Company (now Puget Energy). In 1970 he joined Puget Power as Executive Vice President, becoming President and Chief Executive Officer in 1976, and Chairman of the Board in 1987, retiring in 1992.

Jim Hilton '56 comments on the distinguished career of Distinghished Fiji John Ellis '50

In 1992 Ellis headed up negotiations to acquire the Seattle Mariner franchise from Major League Baseball.  He subsequently became Chairman, CEO and a director of the Baseball Club of Seattle, which was formed to acquire the Mariners. Ellis then led the successful effort to build Safeco Field, and under his leadership the Mariners grew to become one of baseball's most successful teams, attendance growing from 1,651,398 in 1992 to 3,507,975 in 2001. 

At the close of the 1999 baseball season, Ellis retired as Chairman and CEO and was elected Chairman Emeritus, a position he currently holds.  In that capacity, he serves on the Executive Council of Major League Baseball and is a member of its Finance, Budget and Compensation Committee, International Committee, and Chairman of its Baseball Endowment Committee.  Coming full circle, he also was very pleased to rejoin his old law firm, Perkins Coie, as Counsel.

Jim Hilton '56 (right) and Shan Mullin '56 (left) Distinguished Fiji 2009  present plaque to John Ellis '50

 John is a life member of the Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club, the Seattle Yacht Club and the Corinthian Yacht Club (a founder and past Commodore).  He was a champion N.W. sail boat racer and continues to be an active cruiser.  He is also a member of The Rainier Club (past President), the Overlake Golf & Country Club, and the deAnza Country Club.  He is very proud to be an honorary member of Seattle Rotary.  He is a lousy golfer, used to ski, and was a licensed pilot.  He still plays piano and key board.

Jim Hilton '56, John Ellis '50, and Shan Mullin '56

FIJI Luncheon in the Desert - March 10,2011

The 2010 gathering for the FIJI Luncheon was a resounding success.  As you can see in this photo, there was an enthusiastic turnout. (click on photo to view larger version)

Plan ahead, because John Radovich ’55 is organizing another FIJI luncheon in the desert on March 10, 2011.  The 2011 Luncheon will be held at the IW Club in Indian Wells.

If you have questions, you can reach John at this email address: JOHNCRADOVICH@AOL.COM 

 

NAMES OF THOSE IN GROUP PHOTO

FRONT ROW SEATED (From Left):     Jim Mock, Bert Engelhardt, Ken Solid, Duke Gregory, Jerry Pusch, John Radovich,Jack Howard, Stan Little, Wally Bostick, Stan Burklund

STANDING (From Left):    Ryan Bullard, Stu Evey, Jim Stellar (top of head only),  Ian Matheson, Mel Bryan, Bill Martin, Jim Brink, Dick Radloff, Doug McEwan, Jim Walters, Lawson Adams, Jim Hawkins, Joe Cozzetto, Jack Heidt, Roger Rice, Fred Antonelli, Bill Revere, Don Hart, Jim Hilton, Ted Woodhouse, Ron Anderson, Chuck Gassman, Bob Hedges, Jim Art, Norm Chaney, Ardell Barnes, John Ellis, Bill Hartley, Jim Hughes, Bud Gilbert, Shan Mullin, Roger Hulbush, Dave Todd, Jim Houston, Warren Dodson, Sam Buck

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Scholarships Awarded at 2010 PIG Dinner

Sigma Tau Educational Foundation

2010/11 Scholarship Recipients

Class of ’59 Pete Hanson Memorial Scholarship   $5,800

       

The “Class ’59 Pete Hanson Memorial Scholarship” is a fully endowed this annual scholarship, with contributions made by Dick Radloff and his fellow ’59 classmates.  The Rush Program is the focus of this Scholarship.

Peter Montgomery:       Award:  $2,900

Bryan Lammers:               Award:  $2,900

Higgins Family Graduate Scholarship   $7,976

        The focus of the “Higgins Family Graduate Scholarship” is on a recent graduate who has contributed throughout his undergraduate years at the Fiji House and is going on to Graduate School at the UW. 

Tom Betts:                          Award:  $7,976

                                                        From the Class of 2010

                                                        Currently in Masters program in Business with emphasis in Accounting

                                                        Will sit for the CPA after graduating

                                       

David A. Mowat '60 Scholarship   $5,800

        The children of David A. Mowat have pledged $21,000, over five years, to create the “David A. Mowat Scholarship” in honor of their father.  They’ve included an academic focus on Engineering and Buiding Construction as a consideration.

Ryan Perrizo:                     Award:  $2,900,

Sophomore (Class of 2013)

                                                        Major:  Electrical or Civil Engineering

                                                       

Alex Locke:                         Award:  $2,900,

Sophomore (Class of 2013)

                                                        Major:  Materials Science & Engineering

                                                       

Highest Freshman GPA   $500

        This Scholarship is given to the Sophomore who had the overall highest GPA in his Freshman year. 

Milan Beard                       Award:  $500   (Highest Freshman GPA – 3.83)

                                                        Sophomore (Class of 2013)

General Scholarships   $5,500

        The “General Scholarship” awards are given to current undergraduates from all studies.  The recipients are chosen not only based on financial need but also by what contributions they’ve made to the House. 

John Cadagan:                   Award:  $2,000

                                                        Senior (Class of 2011)

                                                        Major:  Economics

Future Goal:    Become Lawyer – Goal is to work in Maritime Law and negotiate fishery contracts between domestic and foreign companies.  Wants the world to become more environmentally conscious by working to better regulation of fisheries.

                                                        CUM GPA:  3.48

Matt Conroy:                     Award:  $500

                                                        Senior (Class of 2011)

                                                        Major:  Economics          

                                                        Future Goal:    After graduating, will pursue a job that is not only enjoyable but                                                                               contributes positively to society.

                                                        CUM GPA:  3.31

Richard Maloney:            Award:  $500

                                                        Senior (Class of 2011)

                                                        Major:  Political Science

Future Goal:    Originally wanted Law School, recent change of heart, is now pursuing

a Masters in Sports Management and Administration from Seattle U.

                                                        CUM GPA:  3.55

Andrew Morrow:             Award:  $500

                                                        Junior (Class of 2012)

                                                        Major:  Neurobiology

Future Goal:  Plans to attend dental school after graduating, then to go on to become an orthodontist.  Would like to study abroad if the opportunity arises.

                                                        CUM GPA:  3.65

Jack Grant:                          Award:  $500

                                                        Junior (Class of 2012)

                                                        Major:  Finance                                               

Future Goal:    Currently interviewing for internships at both JP Morgan Chase and Microsoft.  Would like to have a full time job in finance set by the end of Winter Quarter of Senior Year.

                                                        CUM GPA:  3.53

Kyle Yamamoto:              Award:  $1,000

                                                        Sophomore (Class of 2013)

                                                        Major:  Business, Finance

Future Goal:    Possibly become a stock broker, an entrepreneur, or marketing with Microsoft, Amazon or other great corporation.

                                                              CUM GPA:  3.73

2010 Pig Dinner

Pictured above with the 2009 PIG is Golden Owl graduate, Chuck Lappenbusch ’59

 

Shan Mullin '56 recognized as Distinguished FIJI in 2009

Shan Mullin ’56 is a man who is dear to our fraternity.  A member of the Class of ’56, he graduated with a degree in Business and followed with a degree from the University of Washington School of Law in ’58. 

Brother Mullin is a partner with the law firm of Perkins Coie in Seattle where he specializes in the firm’s international business practice.  He has represented clients in Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Russia, the Far East, Australia, Latin America, and Canada…in addition to the USA.  In 2004, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Washington Law School.  His community leadership includes a focus on health services and cancer research.  He is a board member and past chairman of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, is vice-chairman of U.W. Medicine, and serves on the board and is past chair of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.  In 2009, he was selected Nonprofit Director of the Year by the National Associations of Corporate Directors.   (as written in the Spring 2010 magazine – The PHI GAMMA DELTA)

From my point of view Shan is steady as a rock, and he is a caring and sincere individual.  He is a true friend and a great fraternity brother.  And it is extra-ordinary fraternity member like Shan who deserves to be recognized by our fraternity as a Distinguished FIJI.

Shan Mullin ’56 formally received his Distinguished Fiji Award from the Executive Director of the national fraternity, Bill Martin at the 2010 Desert FIJI Luncheon in Southern California.

 

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2010 October Luncheon - Jon Runstad '64 and Ron Crockett '61

Jon Runstad ’64 and Ron Crockett ’61    shared their involvement and views on the remodel of the Husky Stadium.  We learned that much of the Husky Stadium is coming down and we saw sketches and 360 degree perspectives on video showing the planned replacements for the south side, the west horseshoe and the water end of the field.  Jon recapped the process followed by WrightRunstad to assemble a team.  The team confirmed Jon's suspicions that the project could be accomplished for a sharply lower budget than the original contractor's submission of the 2009 construction budget.  The net of it, WrightRunstad is offering more building for less money – who could be unhappy?  It was a great insider view of this major upgrading of the UW athletic facilities.  

Pig Dinner 2009

On the evening of Friday November 20, 2009 Seattle area graduates of Phi Gamma Delta gathered for the annual PIG Dinner organized by the Seattle Graduate Chapter.  It was the last such FIJI gathering in the University of Washington HUB (Husky Union Building) which was scheduled for a major remodeling project to run through 2010 and 2011.  The photo show includes crowd shots as well as memorable points in the program.  The MC for the evening was Rob Outcalt '86.   Scholarships were announced for the fortunate undergraduates, and the 50 year class of 1959 was honored as newly declared Golden Owls.  The 25th year class of 1984 was honored as newly declared Silver Owls.  And the Rogge Award for Loyalty was given to two very deserving graduates -- Paul Capeloto '79 and Mark Capeloto '77.

Hope you enjoy the photo show.

Clay

*This photo presentation is best viewed in FULL SCREEN mode.  Photos will advance automatically once the PLAY button is triggered.

2010 September luncheon - Coach Sarkisian

         Coach Sarkisian       Working around his special schedule to prepare the team for Nebraska, SARK came early, spoke before the food service, and headed directly back to a special team prep meeting.   He made brief intro comments and then he fielded questions from the crowd.  He was impressively frank about the youth of the team, and he also talked about the promise in the many young players.  He addressed sets played by Nebraska, and he talked of the adjustments being made by the Husky offense.  He talked rebuilding, but his tone was quite promising.  Overall, he said the team needed to play faster, and since you can’t teach “fast”, they are focused on recruiting “fast”.   Sark’s website is:  http://coachsark.com/

Craig Undem '85 knows bikes

Craig Undem tells us a bit about his business.  Please click on the PLAY arrow to hear his description of his business.  It is always a good practice to support fellow graduates, and our goal is to introduce others to the services and products offered.....and to introduce you to the person behind the products and services.

2010 August Luncheon - Bob Sternoff '78

Bob Sternoff '78

Bob's presentation covered local government and the budget challenges faced by the Kirkland city council.  As Bob explained many other local governments are facing similar budgetary challenges.  Bob’s business background was an obvious asset as he offered his comments.  It appears that Bob is spending most of his time on his elected position rather than managing his day to day business challenges.  This is a tough role to balance, but it became evident that we need more Bob Sternoff's running and being elected to public office. 

Bob can be reached @  BOB@SternoffInc.com

2010 July Luncheon - Dale Sowell '75

      Dale Sowell ’75      Everyone has an opinion or theory on the housing market, but Dale shared knowledge and experience in abundance.  Dale is a numbers kind of guy who started in accounting, but today he is a numbers-oriented member of the management at Weyerhaeuser Real Estate, and he talked about his role with the “4^th largest homebuilder in the USA that no one has ever heard of”.   Dale really brought the nuts and bolts to the luncheon, because he talked strategy for his company, and he covered industry trends that reflected our current economy as well as our near-term prospects for the housing market.  It was good information coming from a solid guy.  Our thanks to Dale for being the speaker for the luncheon – he did a fine job delivering good info on a very relevant topic.   If you’d like to connect with Dale, his email is:  dale.sowell@wreco1.com