The Alumni Association is doing fine. We continue to oversee the Chapter, finances are in order and the Reunion was a success. As for the rest of my goals upon becoming president, there are a few things that still need work.
First, we still have a problem keeping up to date with everyone. There are still a lot of Bro's who we have no information. Prior to the 35th reunion we made several telemarketing efforts to update our database. It helped, but we still need to do more. The best way we can keep track of everyone is to encourage all of you to use the website to keep us informed of any changes as well as the changes of others you know. The website address is www.dusdsu.org.
Second, and this one is easy, I would like to see us host more events. Golf tournaments are great, but send us some new ideas such as a really big party at Bill Deering's house or a trip to Tahoe. We can all crash at Joe Landstrom's place. You can always email me your ideas at dmaiolo@yahoo.com or call me at 858.202.0288 during the daytime. For certain, we will plan something soon. Possibly late Spring or early Summer.
The Chapter is doing well and continues to grow, the house is in good condition and the university is building like crazy so if you haven't had a chance to stop by, you really should. You may not recognize it.<
Other than that, there is really very little to report. Hopefully this newsletter finds you and your loved ones in good health and good spirits. Take care.
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Another Memorable Reunion
Last Fall we celebrated 35 years at San Diego State. For those of you who could not make the reunion, well, you missed another great bash. It was held at the Catamaran Hotel on beautiful Mission Bay in Pacific beach.
Big thanks to Bill Deering for putting together such a memorable event. Don't get too comfortable, Bill, we're already looking forward to the 40th.
Another big thanks to John Little for playing emcee before the tough, unforgiving DU Alumni. Some of those jokes were actually funny.
As always, we started on Friday night with cocktails and grub. Some played on through until Saturday morning. That evening we gathered for dinner, presentations and dancing.
John Orendain and Ron Zappelli were recognized for their endless contributions to the fraternity over the years and Bill Deering received our first annual Lifetime Duck Award for his selfless effort and dedication not only toward the Alumni Association, but to the Chapter as well.
This reunion marked our first fundraiser/auction to help pay for a study room for the Chapter. Thank you to everyone who donated items. Your donations helped get us started on a fund that will really benefit the Chapter for years to come.
A few extra pounds, a little less hair, but we still know how to have fun; however, I don't know if we broke any alcohol consumption records this time, though the word is you 70's guys gave it your best shot.
For those of you who couldn't attend, there is always next time. Forty years at SDSU. What a great one that will be. We're looking forward to it already.
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Old Site of Chapter House: Is it Haunted?
Students residing at Piedra Del Sol, the site of the old Delta Upsilon Fraternity House, have reportedly been accosted by a menagerie of apparitions.
There have been reports of hearing loud voices in the next room when the next room is empty. Residents have also said to hear someone walking within the walls of the building as well as the hallway.
Inside the complex, there is also one door that will not stay shut, even after 2 x 4's and nails have been used. University officials deny such reports. It's still weird though.
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Your Alumni Board In Action
For those of you who do not know, the Alumni Board currently consists of ten alumni who actively participate in the on-going demands of our association.
We meet on a quarterly basis as a group, sometimes more frequently at the committee level, and deal with thedynamics of the alumni association, chapter development, university expansion, international visits and IFC issues.
The Chapter officers are in continual contact with the alumni board. They provide us with regular reports regarding the status of the chapter, member grades, rush, member education, athletic and social accomplishments, finances and pledge education.
The alumni board has also created scholarship programs for undergraduates, fundraising campaigns and house improvement programs.
And of course, we host events such as golf tournaments, anniversary BBQ's and reunions.
There is a lot to do so if any of you would like to lend a hand, please email us at dmaiolo@yahoo.com . The Alumni Board is a great way to stay in touch with old friends while doing something positive for others. Lets keep the brotherhood strong and the momentum going.
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• James Lawrence is pregnant with Baby #2 and has a piece of property out near Agoura hills where he is planning to grow wine grapes.
• Paul Haas is a Senior Television Agent for the Endeavor Talent Agency. He resides in Beverly Hills with his wife and two children.
• Bret Long has started an herbal brewing company with Tommy Chong. Had a launch party in Malibu on - when else - 4/20/02. Next project is a Hue Heffnerweisen. We're all invited to the launch party for that one. Invites are in the mail. Thanks Sparky.
• Word has it that both Bernie Perry's kids have curly mullets, can this be verified because the visual is outstanding.
• Tony Oseicki is a television producer working for Dailey & Associates, a large LA based Ad Agency He recently shot commercials for Nestle Crunch featuring Shaquille O'Neil.
• Beth Delegge, our reliable and loyal assistant, is enjoying being 23 and can be seen kissing boys in PB somewhere.
• Tim Powers is doing well and living in Tustin with his wife and 2 kids. Tim is an Executive Recruiter in the high tech industry. He still wishes everyone would stop calling him for Charles Chips freebies.
• Mike Rose is still pushingmedia as the Senior Acct Exec. on the Sony PlayStation account through CHiat Day Advertising in Marina Del Rey.
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• Anthony Small was elected to the board of directors of Ford Motor Company (the "Mayor" has done well).
• Tracy Lothinger was nominated by President Bush to be the Secretary of State (he turned it down when he found out it wasn't actually SDSU George was talking about).
• On the topic of SDSU, Lou Tapia was picked as the new mascot for the Aztecs. "He kinda looks like 'em," said SDSU President Weber.
• "I would never want to date any girl that would have me as a boyfriend." - Beau Lynott
• Brett Korf was promoted to head of the Nuclear Fision department at NASA, but said he couldn't tear himself away from his life's calling...working at Center Capital.
• Manny Rose, says a particular source(himself), is making lots and lots and lots of money and scoring really big with the chics. Watch out, he's lurking in the South Bay somewhere at this very moment.
• Ron and Deb Zappelli are expecting their second child. Ron has recently opened his new insurance company, Blue Horizon Insurance.
• Dave Trail has got a new job overseeing production of something. Whatever it is, someone there thought he actually had experience.
• Justin Richards, one of our newest alumns, got a job right out of College as a production manager for Ocean Mortgage.
• Snapper is still teaching at SDSU and is seeking to become the next alumni president.
• Mark London is back in LA with his family. Glad to have you back in SoCal, Londo.
• Lee Winikof, fresh off the "lost bros" list, is a new Senior Sales Executive for the Univision Network. Welcome back into the loop, Lee.
• Congratulations to Jake and Nicole Downey. They were married on May 25th in Malibu.
• We hear Bill Rathburn is getting married. The bachelor party is in none other than Las Vegas, Baby. Go Jetson.
• Best joke at the 35th Reunion: Erik Stromant's pants.
• Dave Maiolo operates his own lending office in San Diego. We hear he only hires young college girls. Right on.
• Bruce Howard has kids growing up all over the place; Brooks is in his first wedding and Griffen was MVP/Captain of the Notre Dame soccer team in his last season --- "must take after his Mom (I said it before Snap can!!)." He and Lynne are looking forward to an empty house.
• It is said that James Corlew andwife, Sonia, just had a baby. Boy? Girl? Name? Keep in touch every now and then, James.
• Doug Chilton won the nobel peace prize for his work with hemophiliacs in South Africa ( he always was one to care and help others with his cheerful personality).
• Michelle Dykstra is kicking butt with her soaring real estate business.
• Mike Hartel just got back from another trip. This time, Spain. Ahhh...the rough life.
• John Storer had his first baby with Kelley, almost on their one-year anniversary. William Haakinson Storer born 4 1/2 weeks early... on April 4... but still weighed in at 6 pounds 5 ounces.
• Ken Bobadilla was the 2001 Rookie of the Year with Pollakov Financial Group/Mass Mutual. His golf game doesn't suck, either.
• Todd Weinstein is doing well living in Los Angeles. With wife Lindsey and 18 month old daughter Presley.
• Ed Baldry is living in Boston with wife Gwen and kids Michael, age 4 and Evan, age 3. He is working with Tom Newton at Deuctch Bank, formally Scudder-Kemper.
• Tom Newton, living in Menlo Park with wife Lisa, is expecting their 3rd child in June. Rack 'em up baby.
• Dan O'toole and his wife Stephanie recently had their first child.
• Scott Prosser is living in Danville with his wife Barbara. Their two daughters; Keely will be 3 in August and Nicole is 15 months. Scott was voted Industrial Broker of the year for 2001 in Silicon Valley.
• Jeff Fox is back in So. Cal with his wife, Robin, and four kids! That's right, four kids. He works for Taco Bell in Irvine as VP of National Marketing. What is a Chalupa, anyway? And it's time to bring the Bell Beefer back, too.
• Mark Goldstein is married with two kids and is the Director of Worldwide Sales for DW Drums in Oxnard, CA. He lives in Thousand Oaks.
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