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Phi Delta Theta

Letter from the President
Brothers and Friends, If nothing else, this newsletter must contain one vital message: Cal Alpha misses you. Were curious who you are, what youre doing, and how you got there since you graduated from Cal, and were curious about all the same things from your old fraternity friends and pledge brothers. Because of this, weve treated you to an Alpha Star full of exciting developments in the chapter. First and foremost: were planning on having real alumni events this semester events you would show up for, events that would truly let us build that bridge from us to you (SEE PAGE 4). Keep an eye out for that, because our new alumni secretary is already doing a stellar job, and I cant wait to see what he puts together. Secondly, we want you to see where weve come in the past couple of semesters: we have 52 members including Phikeia this semester, a result of recruiting 23 new members during the 11-12 school year; we have a 3.48 GPA, the second best in the IFC and the third best in the whole Greek system; and last semester we staffed a Walk for ALS event, an effort which we wish to follow up with events this semester, including fundraising late-night barbecues and an Iron Phi 5k. Even within our plot of land weve made improvements, repainting the front deck, renovating the basement, and restoring our plumbing, gutters, and roof. Third, we want to share with you all of the developments coming to us in the year 2012. Besides all of the brotherspecific stuffan enhanced scholarship program, reaching out to more sororities, and having more frequent and better brotherhood eventswere taking steps to make the house a better place for alumni to come, reminisce, and build a connection with the current brothers. Were repainting the interior of the house this semester; were exploring options for new furniture and/or entertainment in the living room; and countless home improvements are in Housing Corps plans for the near future. 2012 is an exciting year to be a Phi; its an exciting year to be a Phikeia; its an exciting year to be an alumnus. Were looking forward to seeing you again because, well, we miss you. Yours In The Bond, Steven Shuken #1358 President
Inside this issue: Creative Phis Spring Rush Philanthropy Report Ritual Founders Day Spring Rush Lost Phis House Renovations 2 3 4 4 6 7 7

Spring 2012

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C R E AT I V E P H I S
Phi Delta Theta Current Officers President Steven Shuken #1358 Vice President Nathan Roberts #1349 Secretary Josh van Rijn #1368 Treasurer Alex Williams #1326 Alumni Secretary Patrick Fuster #1367

Literary Phi-ndings
1 I slipped through the crack in my hardwood floor Only to land where I slipped before With claws still clutching for that pearly Door, Unsullied and adorned with the name I once bore. 2 In the land of Reaththere are Trees Where money grows, sprouting free.

California Alpha Association Board of Directors President Adam Garfinkle #1203 Vice President Drew Roberts #1030 Secretary Terry Maiken #1060 Treasurer King Tuck #860 Chapter Advisor Eric Michal #1307 Directors Rodney Pimentel #1050 Decker Flynn #1139 Steven Shuken #1358

They have green bills as leaves And trunks of Gold Flowers Rubies Temptation has enticed my carcass to Their sap, wine of Old. war, Disarming reasons capacity to reYet no man of Reath lays claim to store these trees The soul is silent as the body screams So they destroy one another, kill as More! they please And the mind is blasted by its deaf- Their logic is simple, almost divine, ening roar. "The less men there are, the more is mine." Self-mutilating masochist, you live to abhor And I may add, all the while Your very existence with fiery rancor! These trees stand untouched, To damn that which nature bids you Yet around them Bodies strewn- deadore composing Is to call life a plague, and foul death Become fertilizer. a cure! But back through the crack for another encore. Vadim Gor #1348 Brotherhood Chair

The House Band

With the addition of the back deck to the house, a few brothers and I decided it was only appropriate to bring back the Phi Delt band! Composed of a guitar, vocals, drums, a bass, and keyboard our band covers a variety of songs including She Loves You by the Beatles and Respect by Arethra Franklin. Although we have only performed at our house we are hoping to raise money for furnishings by playing at local venues. It is truly rewarding to play music for our brothers and alumni, so hopefully you will get a chance to hear us play at alumni events. Yours in the bond, Matt Mueller #1345 Chorister

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Rush Still Strong with a 7 Man Class

After another successful rush week featuring on-campus recruiting efforts and a popular tea and hookah night, the brothers of Phi Delta Theta have inducted seven new pledges. After a brilliant fall rush, Humza, Aaron, EdAlthough their personailities differ vastly, they all in our eyes embody the qualities necessary to become a Phi.

fer vastly, they all in our eyes embody the qualities necessary to become a Phi. Our events this spring brought many new people to the house, but more importantly brought the brothers together in a way that allowed us to all become a big part of rush. Each brother had the opportunity to talk with a number of potentials that walked into the house for our evening BBQ, bowling trip, and broomball. One of the most

memorable and enjoyable nights was our formal dinner night, which we decided to do a little differently by having our dinner cooked by one of our very own brother Ben Kahriman. As always, the brothers and Phikeia were able to come together as one for the first time this semester to celebrate the months to come. I am looking forward to seeing our new inductees grow into worthy brothers of Phi Delta Theta over the coming pledge semester under the leadership of Phikeia Educator, brother Fernando Lopez, and I am sure that they will take their place as leaders of our chapter in the future. Yours in the Bond, Shalin Kadakia #1369 Spring Rush Chair

ward, George, Jason, Michael, and Rex are looking forward to build upon a great year so far. The guys are very different, but seem to get along very well together. Although their personalities dif-

San Francisco Alumni Club

The SF Alumni Club holds a luncheon on the first Friday of every month. Lunch is served at the famous Schroeder's Restaurant, which is located at 240 Front St. in downtown San Francisco. The lunch is informal and begins at noon. Alumni are encouraged to attend. The next one will be on March 2nd.

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ALUMNI EVENTS!!
Make sure to check your calendars because we plan to hold more alumni events this semester. April 7Alumni Steak Dinner at the chapter house April 14Iron Phi 5K Run April 21Founders Day (See Page 6) And more TBA... Were taking requests! To make suggestions, receive updates, or get involved, email our alumni secretary at patrickfuster@gmail.com

Phi-lanthropic Endeavors
Last semester over 30 of the brothers headed over to Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek at 6:30 in the morning to volunteer in the 2011 Walk to Defeat ALS. The brothers were on site for over 6 hours, helping to set up, register walkers, distribute petitions, show walkers around, and clean up. Overall the event was a great success and a rewarding, meaningful day for everyone. The goal for Spring 2012 is for California Alpha to become a Iron Phi Chapter by raising $10,000 dollars for ALS. In past years the chapter has already raised a total of $1,450.01. To reach this goal, the fraternity plans to host several fundraisers throughout the semester, including a Hot Dogs for Lou BBQ, a restaurant fundraiser, and a 5k run. For more information regarding these events, including the time and place, please contact brother Patrick Fuster, alumni secretary. In order to reach our goal we will need your support, and we highly welcome your attendance as an opportunity to meet the current brothers and support a cause central to the mission of our fraternity.

Yours in the bond, Erik Chen #1371 Philanthropy Chair

A Rebirth of Our Ritual

Brothers, As some of you may be aware, and some more may not, performance of the Ritual and reading of the Bond in the California Alpha chapter has waned in recent years, so I am pleased to announce that our President, brother Steven Shuken, and I are working together to reverse this alarming trend and return the Ritual and the Bond to a prominent position in the lives of the brothers. As it has been noted in meeting, it is the Bond that binds us together as a fraternity, without which we are only a group of people living together in the same house who get along well. Herefore, we have decided that the Ritual be performed and the Bond read at every chapter meeting hence, as is proper. Soon as well I hope to mend the broken corner of the altar. Speaking further of the Bond, ours is in fact one of the few copies of the Bond signed by an original founding father still in current circulation. Understandably, after 139 years the book is beginning to wear and brother Lindley's beautiful penmanship beginning to fade. For this reason we plan to retire our current copy by the semesters end whereupon it shall be sent to International Headquarters where it can be better preserved for future generations. Additionally, upon special request to International Headquarters, I have received the honor of permission to inscribe the new copy of the Bond myself. We have received the materials necessary, and I shall work my best to have it completed as soon as possible while employing the patience and time required to produce a transcription worthy of the words contains within.

Yours in the Bond, Glendan Lawler #1360 Warden

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Thank You from Cal Alpha

We would like to thank the brothers listed to the right for their generous gifts to the Building fund last semester. We hope that you will consider a contribution to the California Alpha Building Fund as part of your annual donations.
572 602. 657 662 674 722 732 833 903 Mr. Gerald G. Crane Mr. William G. Robinson Mr. Charles H. Manning Jr. Mr. Richard W. Strong Mr. James L. Anderson Mr. Sidney R. Petersen Mr. Richard A. Houghner Mr. Willard T. Price Mr. L. Dieter Voegele 904 1030 1050 1060 1110 1139 1178 1203 Mr. Russell L. Moore Mr. Andrew N. Roberts Mr. Rodney S. Pimentel Mr. Terrence T. Maiken Mr. Kyle L. Acquistapace Mr. Decker A. Flynn Mr. Gregory S. Byard Mr. Adam Garfinkle

Notice of Annual Membership Meeting

TO: Members of the California Alpha Association Please take notice that the annual membership meeting will be held at the chapter house, 2726 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA on Monday, February 27, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., for the following purposes: 1. Election of Officers 2. To consider reports of the affairs of the corporations 3. To transact such other business as may come before the meeting. If you do not expect to be present in person and you desire to appoint a proxy, please fill in the information below and return in the enclosed envelope. I appoint ____Dennis D. Sidbury, President CAA____, (strike through if you fill in another name) or ______________________ my agent and proxy for the purpose of voting at the annual membership meeting. Dated: ___________, 2012. Signature: ____________________ Printed Name: _________________

I would like to make a lasting commitment to the Brothers of Phi Delta Theta, Cal Alpha! Please accept my donation of:

$500

$200

$100

$____________
Please make your check payable to the California Alpha Association, with a memo entry of Building Fund and mail to California Alpha Association at P.O. Box 4338 Berkeley, CA 94704 Thank you for your generous support

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Founders Day Where: Tilden Golf Course When: Saturday, April 21 at 9:00 a.m. Cost: $ 80
Yes, I will be attending the golf tournament. Enclosed is my check payable to California Alpha for $65. First Tee Time will be at 9:00 a.m. Phi Delta Theta recognizes our 25, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, and 75 year legionnaires. The brothers of California Alpha that will receive these awards are listed below. Yes, I would like to attend the BBQ and Legionnaires Award Presentation at Tilden. BBQ will begin at 2:00 p.m.

75 Year Legionnaires
Robert T. Petersson

60 Year Legionnaires
Malcolm P. Boghosian Carlton W. DaVega Webb W. Hayes, Jr. William G. Lind Jake C. Lockhart Charles E. Markley John F. Mather John R. Perrott Phillip E. Peterson Robert C. Simpson Lawrence K. Taber

70 Year Legionnaires
Edwin S. Anderson Robert K. Arnold Gerald G. Crane Robert F. Teddy Joseph A. Woods, Jr.

William K. Hayes Robert R. Heinrich Kenneth W. Lawrenson Peter H. Melvin James S. OLeary George L. Saywell Robert J. Stinson Stacy L. Walthall

25 Year Legionnaires
Christopher W. Achuck Conrad E. Block David B. Flexo Daniel G. Katz George H. Kim John A. Mason Paul O. Solorzano Michael B. Taylor Robert B. Taylor Thomas H. Wentzien

50 Year Legionnaires
Patrick W. Bixby Lawrence W. Briggs Brian W. Dodd Arlen D. Feldman Jack A. Fox Russell L. Moore, Jr. Thomas J. Seed Dennis R. Smith Joseph H. Townshend Loethele D. Voegele

65 Year Legionnaires
James L. Anderson Virgil R. Butler Donald H. Kincaid Howard J. Martin, Jr. Gordon C. Nash Eric H. Nielson George W. Smith John D. Upp Guy E. Watson

55 Year Legionnaires
Robert L. Ash Glen L. Cureton Frederick R. Daulton Henry M. Giudice Alson E. Hatheway

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Home Improvement
Brothers, I am excited to tell you about the improvements that have been made to the house recently. Last semester new benches were built to line the walls in the basement. The pledges took on the task of painting those benches and repainting the floor in the basement. We still have some painting left to do down there but the room looks much better than before and has allowed the basement to become, once again, a great place to hold our weekly chapter meetings. We also got another big and very necessary house improvement out of the way last semester when the roof was completely replaced. The brothers are planning to repaint the first floor of the house in the next couple of weeks, which will provide a much needed face-lift to those rooms. We really appreciate all the alumni help we have received to improve the house so that it remains a place we can all enjoy and be proud of.

Yours in the Bond, Mark Glicksteen #1351

House Furnishings Got Junk? The Chapter house is constantly in need of new supplies and we graciously accept donations of furniture and other equipment in working condition. We are continually trying to improve the appearance of the house and would gladly accept any donations. If you would like to make a contribution please contact Patrick Fuster at (818) 620-5938 or at patrickfuster@gmail.com. We could use the following: Kitchen Appliances - Furniture Electronic Appliances - Tools Your donations have allowed us to repaint the first floor, furnish the basement for meeting, and fix the front door. We are always striving to make the house a better place for both current brothers and alumni.

Lost Phis
Brothers, Take a close look at the names on the list. Every year this list becomes smaller. Lets make sure that every Phi is found! Bond # Name
540 624 627 649 661 667 691 710 721 736 757 818 829 832 868

Please help us locate the following Phis. If you know their current address, please send it in the enclosed envelope or email it to sidbury@cal.berkeley.edu 897 918 954 957 959 965 1006 1011 1015 1106 1128 1159 1166 1267 1314 1320 Mr. William E. Dempsey Mr. Jeffrey M. Brennan Mr. Joseph A. Wharton Mr. Richard A. Potts Mr. Alan C. Doscher Mr. Craig S. Nelson Mr. Johnathan M. Snook Mr. Robert J. Williams III Mr. Bruce F. Sorenson Mr. William D. Stern Mr. Lasse B. Kjelsaas Mr. John M. Houkom Mr. Gordon O. Walker Mr. Marc L. Shapiro Mr. Arthur S. Agag Mr. Charles P. Litchfield

Mr. Edmund R. Sewell Mr. Arnold M. Bjornsen Mr. Jack D. Griffith Mr. Gordon W. Nelson Mr. Richard W. Henley Mr. George A. Leatherman Jr. Mr. Ben E. Foster Mr. Ruben L. Navarro Mr. James R. Payne Mr. Nathaniel M. Ball Mr. Robert A. Smith Mr. Donald B. Shea Mr. Donald M. Howard Mr. James D. Rhoades Mr. John B. Nance

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