Spring 2016 - Ramping Up Edition
Ground Game Ramping Up on Syracuse Campus
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Like many victorious DU chariot race teams high-tailing it across the Quad or brimming Genny Screamers shot-gunning out of the Funnellator, we’re barreling towards our glorious Fall 2016 Comeback. Collaboration among the Alumni Task Force, DU Headquarters and Syracuse University has ramped up. Indeed, Headquarters’ Karl Grinnell, Associate Executive Director, and Michelle Marchand, Senior Director of Chapter Development, traveled to SU and met with Laura Sanders, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, and her assistant, Justina DeMott, on April 25 and 26 to discuss our Return game plan. Mmes. Sanders and DeMott opened their arms wide, sharing the Fall 2016 Greek calendar, fraternity and sorority engagement opportunities, and tips on marketing, publicity, where to find unaffiliated men, and potential partnerships with student organizations.
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After well covering all the Administration bases, Karl and Michelle dug deeper, planting our old gold and sapphire blue flag among the student body, meeting with Interfraternity and Panhellenic Council student officers and other fraternity presidents. And even deeper, sitting with the President-elect of the Student Association, who has expressed interest in being considered for our inaugural pledge class, and trading emails with several members of the men’s club volleyball team having the same hope, referred to us by Paul Simon ’88 and the Gamma Phi Beta President.
Yes, kick-starting prospecting is important, but, naturally, friends and family will be the first source of potential pledges. There is a form on Headquarters’ website to capture contact information for interested legacies and friends. Young men who submit their contact information will be mailed DU materials and contacted by Headquarters Recruiters when they arrive on campus in September. Please get the word out.
The official on-campus recruiting start date has been set: September 7th. On this day, our Recruiters will man a table at the annual Student Involvement Fair held on the Quad. The Recruiters are DUs, recent graduates, a couple years out of college – young bright-eyed Rick Holland types (as most of you know, Rick went to work for Headquarters right out of Syracuse). At the Fair, recognized student organizations share their mission with students and promote membership. From there, our Recruiters will fan out, canvassing the campus for the next three months, working the Friends & Family List and running down other leads to build the strongest possible pledge class.
Headquarters informs The Bazoo that one particularly effective recruiting tactic is to visit the leading sororities on campus to ask the sisters for recommendations on the best men they know who are not in fraternities (maybe because they don’t like secrecy or hazing?). Headquarters has used this strategy in several campaigns, including the recently installed chapters at Carnegie Mellon, Iowa State and James Madison. They tell us a typical haul in a sorority run night like this is 200 quality leads! Headquarters sure does have a variety of tried and true methods in its play book (the Recruiters have a pretty good gig there, too!).
Yes, kick-starting prospecting is important, but, naturally, friends and family will be the first source of potential pledges. There is a form on Headquarters’ website to capture contact information for interested legacies and friends. Young men who submit their contact information will be mailed DU materials and contacted by Headquarters Recruiters when they arrive on campus in September. Please get the word out.
The official on-campus recruiting start date has been set: September 7th. On this day, our Recruiters will man a table at the annual Student Involvement Fair held on the Quad. The Recruiters are DUs, recent graduates, a couple years out of college – young bright-eyed Rick Holland types (as most of you know, Rick went to work for Headquarters right out of Syracuse). At the Fair, recognized student organizations share their mission with students and promote membership. From there, our Recruiters will fan out, canvassing the campus for the next three months, working the Friends & Family List and running down other leads to build the strongest possible pledge class.
Headquarters informs The Bazoo that one particularly effective recruiting tactic is to visit the leading sororities on campus to ask the sisters for recommendations on the best men they know who are not in fraternities (maybe because they don’t like secrecy or hazing?). Headquarters has used this strategy in several campaigns, including the recently installed chapters at Carnegie Mellon, Iowa State and James Madison. They tell us a typical haul in a sorority run night like this is 200 quality leads! Headquarters sure does have a variety of tried and true methods in its play book (the Recruiters have a pretty good gig there, too!).
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The Time to Give is Now!
One hundred and eleven Brothers out of our 928 alumni have given to our Comeback. Their generosity and commitment has provided tremendous momentum as we progress to our goal of $325,000. But with fall rush activities only about four months away, the need for your gift is becoming urgent. This is not a campaign to reach a particular sum; it’s a campaign to change the lives of students at Syracuse. There are friendships that will never be formed among some SU students if we don’t respond now. Think about your own undergraduate experience in DU, or the relationships you still enjoy because of it – reflect on their value, and join this list of fellow brothers (as of April 30) who have already made contributions or pledges to provide a DU experience for SU students now … and for generations to come. You can make a tax-deductible donation here, or if you’d like to make a pledge of $500 or more between now and December 31, 2016 to the campaign, please email Rick Holland at rickholland@comcast.net Thank you, Brothers!! |
The David A. Thorpe Class of 1964 Leadership Scholarship Update
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The scholarship posthumously honoring Dave Thorpe ’64 is coming along nicely. Dave’s scholarship funds in perpetuity the participation of a new Brother in the Delta Upsilon Leadership Institute. Gifts currently stand at $3,625 with $16,375 to go toward the $20,000 full endowment. As most of you know, Dave is a Vietnam War hero. The Washington, DC Bureau of The Bazoo visited Dave’s honor etched in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, often referred to as The Wall.
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The Memorial consists of two polished black granite walls set into the ground and meeting at an obtuse angle so that they form a V shape. One wing points to the Washington Monument, and the other to the Lincoln Memorial. Each wing has four blank panels at the end and 70 inscribed panels. The wings combined have 140 panels inscribed with names of the almost 60,000 killed or missing in action in the Vietnam War. Paralleling The Wall is a path for viewers, who can touch the names. Dave is honored on Panel 11E, Row 41.
Read Dave’s remarkable story and to give to his scholarship.
Read Dave’s remarkable story and to give to his scholarship.
Dave's scholarship is part of the overall Return DU to SU Campaign, so, if you give to his scholarship, you're in for donating to the Chapter's return, you've just earmarked your gift to a scholarship honoring Dave. Gifts are tax deductible.
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Delta Upsilon Syracuse Chapter Linked-In Community
By Sean Cox '90 The Delta Upsilon Syracuse University Linked-in Group is designed as a professional social network for the Brothers to connect and share valuable business resources, career opportunities, professional advice, sales networking, and general business support with each other. As this Group grows, we will all grow. We have over 70 Brothers already in the Group. This Group will also be a tremendous resource for the undergraduate brothers as we recolonize in 2016. The new Brotherhood will be able to join the Group and network with DU Alumni to find internships, co-ops, full-time employment and career advice. What a wonderful way to be there for our younger Brothers and to provide an added incentive for them to join DU. Join the Group now. Connect with Sean. |
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History of Our Four Founding Principles
From Delta Upsilon International Fraternity website For years the story of our Four Founding Principles has been lost between the covers of books, a puzzle waiting to be put together. What began as a simple addition to a constitution, to provide a little more definition to a sense of purpose provided by our founding fathers, ended up as the still meaningful statement that we continue to use as our battle cry today. Now, the story can be told, and we can now laud the efforts of the unsung hero, the Father of the Four Founding Principles - a Syracuse University Brother - Edward C. Morey, SU 1884. Credit finally given, where credit has been due for the past 110 years. Read the history of our Four Founding Principles |
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Five Questions with Athanasios "T" Pardalis '87
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The Bazoo caught up with Athanasios “T” Pardalis ’87 for an interview. T is remembered as a Brother who did a lot for the House, serving as Rush Chairman and Vice President, never missing a party (not just Open Parties but also Wake Ups), and always speaking up at Chapter in his distinctive voice – a cross among a philosopher in sneakers, shipping magnate, astrophysicist and Mack truck driver – a voice caring deeply about the House and its guys. T was also a Bouncer at Harry’s, a DU stronghold back in the day.
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T, in the intervening quarter century since you graduated from Syracuse University, what's something you've done that the Brothers would find interesting?
“For many years, I was a marine insurance and claims manager, leading investigations of damage to some of the biggest ships on the high seas. I was all over the world from South America to Central America to Africa. In January 2001, I was in the Port of Matadi in the Congo when the President of Congo was assassinated. In one matter, I managed to pierce the corporate veil of a parent company of a ship-owning shell company in order to recover substantial sums owed. It was an exciting and demanding occupation.”
T, what is your favorite remembrance from back in the day?
“It was an amazing social time. The experience at DU was awesome. In hindsight, what I remember is the ability of 100 guys to get organized and get things done. We had so much ability and our execution was phenomenal. The stuff that went down just doesn’t compute. The Socials that PJ, Sean Giancola and Mike Miller organized blow my mind to this day. The Open Parties were over the top. The Reggae Bashes we had – the students would leave the Walnut Park Block Party and come to us. It all happened because of the people. For me it was just the dynamism of the people. We had the most creative, positive and hardworking guys who just made stuff happen.”
“For many years, I was a marine insurance and claims manager, leading investigations of damage to some of the biggest ships on the high seas. I was all over the world from South America to Central America to Africa. In January 2001, I was in the Port of Matadi in the Congo when the President of Congo was assassinated. In one matter, I managed to pierce the corporate veil of a parent company of a ship-owning shell company in order to recover substantial sums owed. It was an exciting and demanding occupation.”
T, what is your favorite remembrance from back in the day?
“It was an amazing social time. The experience at DU was awesome. In hindsight, what I remember is the ability of 100 guys to get organized and get things done. We had so much ability and our execution was phenomenal. The stuff that went down just doesn’t compute. The Socials that PJ, Sean Giancola and Mike Miller organized blow my mind to this day. The Open Parties were over the top. The Reggae Bashes we had – the students would leave the Walnut Park Block Party and come to us. It all happened because of the people. For me it was just the dynamism of the people. We had the most creative, positive and hardworking guys who just made stuff happen.”
Our beloved Marion
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T, you were close to Marion, our beloved cook at 711 Comstock. What was your favorite Marion dish?
“My favorite was her Shepherd's Pie. I understand some guys used to call it Shepherd's Cry.” T, what do you think of the Syracuse Chapter's glorious return this Fall? “It’s so good for the kids coming up the ranks. It’s going to be awesome for them. You don’t think about it when it’s not there, dealing with life. But, when it comes back, it all rushes back, flooding your memories. Where do you experience this? How many people go to college and just study? Who miss out on all the formative things we experienced? Think about it. These kids are in for the time of their life. The real difference maker.” T, what do you want to tell the Brotherhood? “I have amazing memories. So many things to look back on and laugh about. I was very fortunate to be a part of it.” |
Save the Date
Brotherhood Fundraising Tailgate Party at MetLife Stadium
When? October 1, 2016
What? Tailgate Party at Syracuse-Notre Dame Football Game
Where? New York College Classic at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
More information on tickets and event to follow
Brotherhood Fundraising Tailgate Party at MetLife Stadium
When? October 1, 2016
What? Tailgate Party at Syracuse-Notre Dame Football Game
Where? New York College Classic at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
More information on tickets and event to follow
From Left to Right: Mark Linnan, Peter Blume and Mark Portier.
President's Pen Points, by Mark Portier '87
I’m writing this to you in the immediate aftermath of one spectacular SU event and in reflection of an even more thrilling DU event, which took place last fall. This past weekend, both our school’s basketball teams ascended to their respective Final Fours. Like many of you, I’m transported by these vicarious joy rides back to the good old days, when many of us bonded over SU sports and became ardent fans well beyond college. What a thrill it was to see The Orange play their hearts out; for our basketball programs to lay claim to, and reclaim, our past glory.
I’m writing this to you in the immediate aftermath of one spectacular SU event and in reflection of an even more thrilling DU event, which took place last fall. This past weekend, both our school’s basketball teams ascended to their respective Final Fours. Like many of you, I’m transported by these vicarious joy rides back to the good old days, when many of us bonded over SU sports and became ardent fans well beyond college. What a thrill it was to see The Orange play their hearts out; for our basketball programs to lay claim to, and reclaim, our past glory.
Oh, those glory days! In 1988, the year after I graduated, 'Cuse football went undefeated to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, where I had taken my first apartment. I got a call from the DU Brotherhood back at SU, who wanted to know if I could put up a few of the fellows for the big game. When New Year’s came around, more than 15 DU Brothers arrived at the door of my French Quarter apartment. What could I say? I was less than six months removed from school myself, when my travel budget was a perpetual zero. How could I resist? It was like a crazy dream to see so many of my brothers again! Suddenly, my tiny apartment was a satellite version of my beloved college home, the DU Chapter House at 711 Comstock Avenue.
I was afraid my poor apartment would end up like a hotel room interior-decorated by Keith Moon of The Who. But even though I ended my own New Years' Eve asleep in the hotel room bathtub of some people I didn’t know (what happens in New Orleans stays in New Orleans, y'all), when I got back to my place, other than piles of rumpled clothing, piles of rumpled Brothers and the perfume of the aftermath of a night of Dixie, the place was perfectly fine. In fact, it was a fairly exemplary SU/DU scene: men who live for fun, love adventure and, beyond all that, deep within those things, cherish friendship and truly care about one another.
The power and meaning of that message came back to me in full measure late last summer, when I got a call one morning from Brother Mike Whalen ‘85. Mike and I fell quickly into a conversation that carried over as fluidly and full of laughs as the amped-up talk we had on a "sleep break" during the 25th hour of an SU Dance Marathon, many years before. That is, we laughed until Mike brought up a name, the mere mention of which brought tears to my eyes: our recently deceased brother, Ray Ranellucci.
The news of Ray’s premature death had been devastating to those of us who knew him. Back in the day, Ray would knock on the door of my room when I was Chapter President, usually in the middle of a due-the-next day paper. "You know,” Ray would say, glancing over the pages of my essay in a mock-professorial tone, “studies prove that study breaks are proven to be conclusively conductive to the clarity of the mental thought process.” Or something similarly Ranelluccian like that. Ray knew that my firm refusals to humor him would soon enough dissolve into futile laughter. Those “study breaks” with Ray would typically end at 3am on the piano bench at the AOPi sorority house, with me and Ray composing one of our songs about Brother TVO, much to the delight of the awakening sisterhood.
I loved Ray. I always thought I had this strange, secret rapport with him, based upon our off-kilter senses of humor. Then I learned that Ray had exactly such a connection with, seemingly, everyone he knew. He was one of the most irrepressibly affable, joyful people I’ve ever known. And even though I hadn’t seen him in more than 20 years, the thought that his good nature and great energy were no more in the world, gone from his wife Christina and all those who loved him, was heartbreaking.
So, when Mike talked about “doing something” in the spirit of Ray’s memory, I was like everyone else Mike talked to: I wanted to know what I could do to help. Four months later, brothers flew in from all over the country, including some who never knew Ray personally, to spend a night in New York City honoring Ray’s memory and making donations to a scholarship fund in his name. I’m thrilled to tell you we exceeded our goal. That night, we, the event organizers, had planned an itinerary for the evening, from the goofy to the sublime. But it quickly became clear that all the assembled Brothers wanted to do was reconnect with one another. There were a lot of bear hugs and spilled beers in that room. The theme of the night was friendship. Brotherhood in action. Just as it had been that time in my little apartment in New Orleans. As it had been for all those wonderful years at 711 Comstock.
By spending that evening in New York celebrating Ray by rekindling our long-standing friendships, by becoming true Brothers once more, I don’t think we could have honored Ray’s memory any better.
Editor’s Note: Mark was President Fall 1985 and still does a practically perfect Athanasios “T” Pardalis impression.
I was afraid my poor apartment would end up like a hotel room interior-decorated by Keith Moon of The Who. But even though I ended my own New Years' Eve asleep in the hotel room bathtub of some people I didn’t know (what happens in New Orleans stays in New Orleans, y'all), when I got back to my place, other than piles of rumpled clothing, piles of rumpled Brothers and the perfume of the aftermath of a night of Dixie, the place was perfectly fine. In fact, it was a fairly exemplary SU/DU scene: men who live for fun, love adventure and, beyond all that, deep within those things, cherish friendship and truly care about one another.
The power and meaning of that message came back to me in full measure late last summer, when I got a call one morning from Brother Mike Whalen ‘85. Mike and I fell quickly into a conversation that carried over as fluidly and full of laughs as the amped-up talk we had on a "sleep break" during the 25th hour of an SU Dance Marathon, many years before. That is, we laughed until Mike brought up a name, the mere mention of which brought tears to my eyes: our recently deceased brother, Ray Ranellucci.
The news of Ray’s premature death had been devastating to those of us who knew him. Back in the day, Ray would knock on the door of my room when I was Chapter President, usually in the middle of a due-the-next day paper. "You know,” Ray would say, glancing over the pages of my essay in a mock-professorial tone, “studies prove that study breaks are proven to be conclusively conductive to the clarity of the mental thought process.” Or something similarly Ranelluccian like that. Ray knew that my firm refusals to humor him would soon enough dissolve into futile laughter. Those “study breaks” with Ray would typically end at 3am on the piano bench at the AOPi sorority house, with me and Ray composing one of our songs about Brother TVO, much to the delight of the awakening sisterhood.
I loved Ray. I always thought I had this strange, secret rapport with him, based upon our off-kilter senses of humor. Then I learned that Ray had exactly such a connection with, seemingly, everyone he knew. He was one of the most irrepressibly affable, joyful people I’ve ever known. And even though I hadn’t seen him in more than 20 years, the thought that his good nature and great energy were no more in the world, gone from his wife Christina and all those who loved him, was heartbreaking.
So, when Mike talked about “doing something” in the spirit of Ray’s memory, I was like everyone else Mike talked to: I wanted to know what I could do to help. Four months later, brothers flew in from all over the country, including some who never knew Ray personally, to spend a night in New York City honoring Ray’s memory and making donations to a scholarship fund in his name. I’m thrilled to tell you we exceeded our goal. That night, we, the event organizers, had planned an itinerary for the evening, from the goofy to the sublime. But it quickly became clear that all the assembled Brothers wanted to do was reconnect with one another. There were a lot of bear hugs and spilled beers in that room. The theme of the night was friendship. Brotherhood in action. Just as it had been that time in my little apartment in New Orleans. As it had been for all those wonderful years at 711 Comstock.
By spending that evening in New York celebrating Ray by rekindling our long-standing friendships, by becoming true Brothers once more, I don’t think we could have honored Ray’s memory any better.
Editor’s Note: Mark was President Fall 1985 and still does a practically perfect Athanasios “T” Pardalis impression.
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Jim Boeheim circa 1966
The Bazoo Vault | Spring 1966
President's Pen Points, by Toby Moffett '66
Our equally aggressive and enthusiastic rush program in the Spring resulted in a pledge class of twenty-seven men. There is little doubt that public relations is a most useful way of promoting today's fraternity. The Brotherhood inaugurated a program designed not only to fulfill the goals of Delta Upsilon but to advance the cause of the fraternity system at Syracuse University.
Improved communication with Alumni, parents, and the National Fraternity has aided our position with each of these groups. We have attempted to be more conscientious in regard to alumni correspondence. Our fine Parents Weekend certainly began a future tradition. Our social program has combined imagination and shrewd planning to afford us some unique and enjoyable memories for the year. At the beginning of the year the Chapter was admittedly deficient in its representation in campus activities. After establishing the office of Activities Chairman, many sophomores and pledges were encouraged to join campus organizations. I believe that it is readily evident from this that Delta Upsilon at Syracuse University not only enjoyed a successful year, but also that several significant innovations were adopted which will help insure its continued prominence as a part of both the Greek System and the University Community.
"Delta Upsilon in everything, every DU in something." Never was our slogan more true at Syracuse than this year. Once again a large portion of the Goon Squad, Sophomore Orientation Committee, was chosen from DU. The brothers tapped are Davis Burbank, Jeff Davis, Duke Doan, Tom Herlihy, Norm Seiter, Fred Stelle, Wayne Stevens, Randy Williams, and Chuck Zion. Following the 1966 nominating conventions, campaigning, and campus elections, DU was again well represented in campus politics. Brother John Campbell was victorious in winning the senior class Presidency. Dave Fisher and Chuck Zion were elected Junior and Sophomore Senators-at-Large, respectively. Brother Marty Vogt was then appointed as a member of the Senior Executive Council. Ken Backman holds the highly regarded position of Associate Justice on the Student Court. DU is also well represented in campus honoraries. Dave Fisher, sports editor for the campus newspaper, the Promethean, and Ken Backman are members of Orange Key, Junior men's honorary, while John Campbell is a member of Phi Kappa Alpha, Senior Men's honorary. Bruce Roe and Steve Kelly represent DU in the Inter Fraternity Council. Both are chairman of special committees for Greek Week. President Doug Bradburd is also going to be Meet the Greeks editor for the coming year. Jim Martin serves SU as a member of the Advertising Design Honorary and the Art Advisory Council. Brother Bert Edgerton is absent from school this year while serving as a member of VISTA, the domestic Peace Corps. Delta Upsilon is proud to have men who serve the campus and themselves.
President's Pen Points, by Toby Moffett '66
Our equally aggressive and enthusiastic rush program in the Spring resulted in a pledge class of twenty-seven men. There is little doubt that public relations is a most useful way of promoting today's fraternity. The Brotherhood inaugurated a program designed not only to fulfill the goals of Delta Upsilon but to advance the cause of the fraternity system at Syracuse University.
Improved communication with Alumni, parents, and the National Fraternity has aided our position with each of these groups. We have attempted to be more conscientious in regard to alumni correspondence. Our fine Parents Weekend certainly began a future tradition. Our social program has combined imagination and shrewd planning to afford us some unique and enjoyable memories for the year. At the beginning of the year the Chapter was admittedly deficient in its representation in campus activities. After establishing the office of Activities Chairman, many sophomores and pledges were encouraged to join campus organizations. I believe that it is readily evident from this that Delta Upsilon at Syracuse University not only enjoyed a successful year, but also that several significant innovations were adopted which will help insure its continued prominence as a part of both the Greek System and the University Community.
"Delta Upsilon in everything, every DU in something." Never was our slogan more true at Syracuse than this year. Once again a large portion of the Goon Squad, Sophomore Orientation Committee, was chosen from DU. The brothers tapped are Davis Burbank, Jeff Davis, Duke Doan, Tom Herlihy, Norm Seiter, Fred Stelle, Wayne Stevens, Randy Williams, and Chuck Zion. Following the 1966 nominating conventions, campaigning, and campus elections, DU was again well represented in campus politics. Brother John Campbell was victorious in winning the senior class Presidency. Dave Fisher and Chuck Zion were elected Junior and Sophomore Senators-at-Large, respectively. Brother Marty Vogt was then appointed as a member of the Senior Executive Council. Ken Backman holds the highly regarded position of Associate Justice on the Student Court. DU is also well represented in campus honoraries. Dave Fisher, sports editor for the campus newspaper, the Promethean, and Ken Backman are members of Orange Key, Junior men's honorary, while John Campbell is a member of Phi Kappa Alpha, Senior Men's honorary. Bruce Roe and Steve Kelly represent DU in the Inter Fraternity Council. Both are chairman of special committees for Greek Week. President Doug Bradburd is also going to be Meet the Greeks editor for the coming year. Jim Martin serves SU as a member of the Advertising Design Honorary and the Art Advisory Council. Brother Bert Edgerton is absent from school this year while serving as a member of VISTA, the domestic Peace Corps. Delta Upsilon is proud to have men who serve the campus and themselves.
From Left to Right: Peter Maescher '90, John "Otis" O'Brien '88, Ken "Buster" Hyman '88, Paul Simon '88, Paul "PJ" Johnson '87, and Ed Klayman (long time friend of DU)
Bonus and Boner Award
This combination Bonus/Boner was submitted by Peter Maescher ‘90.
A number of Brothers turn 50 this year, including Ken “Buster” Hyman ‘88, Paul Simon ’88 and John “Otis” O’Brien ’88. To celebrate reaching the half-century mark, Buster, Paul and Otis, along with Peter and Mike Miller ’89, planned a trip to Cancun this past January. For work reasons, Mike was a last minute scratch and Paul “PJ” Johnson ’87 filled his spot. Bonus to PJ, always at the ready to hang with the guys, any place, any time.
Dinner on their first night in the Riviera Mayan was at Benihana. You know, the Japanese chain where you sit around the grill and the chef puts on a show featuring fast knife and spatula action, some sleight of hand and a few jokes. The chef flips a shrimp and egg shells into his high hat and shirt pocket and maybe juggles. Well, right before the chef’s grand finale – stacking the onion in layers like a volcano and blasting flaming 151 rum from its conduit skyward – and just as the chef was going to dole out five pounds of shrimp to the guests, Buster, with a wild hand gesture himself, knocked his martini glass over, busting it into shards all over the grill, tainting the shrimp heap and forcing shrimp waste and a grill cleaning before dinner could be served. Boner for Buster.
Editor’s Note: The Bazoo Staff admires Peter Maescher’s participation in our Comeback. Peter attended the Boston Recolonization Meeting and The Ray Event last year and donated to Ray’s scholarship and our Comeback. One of the steadiest Brothers, Peter has always done a lot for the House.
This combination Bonus/Boner was submitted by Peter Maescher ‘90.
A number of Brothers turn 50 this year, including Ken “Buster” Hyman ‘88, Paul Simon ’88 and John “Otis” O’Brien ’88. To celebrate reaching the half-century mark, Buster, Paul and Otis, along with Peter and Mike Miller ’89, planned a trip to Cancun this past January. For work reasons, Mike was a last minute scratch and Paul “PJ” Johnson ’87 filled his spot. Bonus to PJ, always at the ready to hang with the guys, any place, any time.
Dinner on their first night in the Riviera Mayan was at Benihana. You know, the Japanese chain where you sit around the grill and the chef puts on a show featuring fast knife and spatula action, some sleight of hand and a few jokes. The chef flips a shrimp and egg shells into his high hat and shirt pocket and maybe juggles. Well, right before the chef’s grand finale – stacking the onion in layers like a volcano and blasting flaming 151 rum from its conduit skyward – and just as the chef was going to dole out five pounds of shrimp to the guests, Buster, with a wild hand gesture himself, knocked his martini glass over, busting it into shards all over the grill, tainting the shrimp heap and forcing shrimp waste and a grill cleaning before dinner could be served. Boner for Buster.
Editor’s Note: The Bazoo Staff admires Peter Maescher’s participation in our Comeback. Peter attended the Boston Recolonization Meeting and The Ray Event last year and donated to Ray’s scholarship and our Comeback. One of the steadiest Brothers, Peter has always done a lot for the House.
How You Can Help
There are many ways to get involved! Help organize and event, find missing Brothers, be an advisor to our new undergraduate brotherhood, make calls to raise funds, write a Bazoo article, etc. It's all up to you! This website has an extensive FAQ, a list of missing Brothers, dozens of Bazoos, DU's history at Syracuse University and more!
Contact any of the Task Force members directly or email us at dusyracuse@gmail.com.
Mark Linnan, '85, Chairman, Housing Committee
Rick Holland, '83, Chairman, Fundraising Committee
Ken Hyman, '88, Chairman, Undergraduate Advisory Committee
Al Stauderman, '58, Chairman, University Relations Committee
Kevin Stein, '83, Chairman, Communications Committee
Oz Street, '80, Chairman, Finance Committee
Dick Thorpe '60, Chairman, Task Force
Mike Whalen, '85, Chairman, Legal Committee
There are many ways to get involved! Help organize and event, find missing Brothers, be an advisor to our new undergraduate brotherhood, make calls to raise funds, write a Bazoo article, etc. It's all up to you! This website has an extensive FAQ, a list of missing Brothers, dozens of Bazoos, DU's history at Syracuse University and more!
Contact any of the Task Force members directly or email us at dusyracuse@gmail.com.
Mark Linnan, '85, Chairman, Housing Committee
Rick Holland, '83, Chairman, Fundraising Committee
Ken Hyman, '88, Chairman, Undergraduate Advisory Committee
Al Stauderman, '58, Chairman, University Relations Committee
Kevin Stein, '83, Chairman, Communications Committee
Oz Street, '80, Chairman, Finance Committee
Dick Thorpe '60, Chairman, Task Force
Mike Whalen, '85, Chairman, Legal Committee