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Phi Beta Baton  Create. Perform. Serve. 

“What is Phi Beta To Me?”

by Bernice Franette DuLong TO PARAPHRASE A WELL-KNOWN PATRIOTIC SONG: What is Phi Beta To Me? Well, it goes back a long way – my initiation

at the University of Oregon (U of O) in 1942. I remember that I sang "The Shadow Song" from the opera “Dinorah” by Meyerbeer, for worthiness in this National Fraternity for Music and Speech.

SNEAK PEEK: Convention 2016 It’s almost “SHOWTIME!” Houston is planning a party!!

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I had attended Marylhurst College in Portland where I had the lead in "The Chimes of Normandy"

by Planquette, before moving on to the U of O. When I left the U of O for a summer-course at Mills College, Oakland, California, my most prestigious…

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ALUMNI NEWS

Chapter Highlights

Catch up on the latest about our members active in service and always looking for ways to contribute!

See what has been happening around the country with Phi Beta members!

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FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT Phi Betas,

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EXECUTIVE BOARD President

Carrie Frederick president@phibeta.com

VP Alumni

Madeline Wright vpalumni@phibeta.com

VP Collegiate

Jordan Werring vpcollegiates@phibeta.com

Treasurer

Sam Jones treasurer@phibeta.com

Editor

Robyn Lyn editor@phibeta.com

NATIONAL DIRECTORS Extension

Bradford Rush extension@phibeta.com

Awards

Ann Marie Hardulak awards@phibeta.com

Ritual

Jessica Schollenberger ritual@phibeta.com

Patrons

Susan Detorre patrons@phibeta.com

Projects/ MacDowell Maryanne McGowan projects@phibeta.com Fraternity Information Jamie Auberg education@phibeta.com Special Services: Constitution/Bylaws

Dr. Martha Haun constitution@phibeta.com

Webmaster

Johnale Simmons webmaster@phibeta.com

COVER PHOTO BERNICE FRANETTE DULONG Cover of The Musician March 1945

I hope everyone had a great summer and start to the fall season, filled with arts! I had the opportunity to perform with both of my bands this summer, support some local artists in Columbus, and even spend some time soaking up sun on the beach. I am looking forward working toward the National Convention in Houston this coming July. The theme is SHOWTIME! and our chapters in Houston, Pi Alpha Tau and Alpha Epsilon, have been working diligently for several months already to show Phi Beta a great time! I strongly encourage everyone to start planning now to attend this Convention. If you're in a collegiate chapter (or maybe even an alumni chapter), you'll want to fund raise throughout the year to support travel costs and attendance.

Convention is not only the time to effect change in the Fraternity through our business meetings, but it is also an opportunity to meet Phi Beta members of all ages and background from across the nation.

National Council held our annual meeting in October. We evaluated our performance over the past year and devised a plan to improve our communication over this next year with one another and all of our chapters. We know you want more from us, and we're working to make that happen. One of the topics we discussed, and which will be on the agenda for discussion at Convention, is the moving and storage of our archives to a university. I have been in contacted with Northwestern University, where Phi Beta was founded, who offers such an opportunity. If Phi Beta chooses, we may donate our

archives to the Northwestern Library. In turn, they professionally organize and archive all of our materials. The materials also become accessible to the public for research. Items to consider donating are Batons, publications, membership records, and scrapbooks. Our archives are currently housed in a storage unit, with very limited access. Please begin discussing with your chapters this exciting opportunity for Phi Beta.

On a personal note, I began graduate studies this past February.

With this development comes my decision that this will be my last term serving Phi Beta on the National Council. I have had the privilege of serving in many capacities and have enjoyed getting to know so many of you individually over the years. I know that these friendships will continue to flourish. But this is also a reminder that Phi Beta is ALWAYS looking for good people to offer their services to the Fraternity. Service is a central tenant of our organization. I ask that you consider how you may be of service to the Fraternity. Nancy Schuman has graciously agreed to serve as our Nominations Chair for National Council. If you have an interest in any of these positions, or would like to nominate anyone to these positions, please contact her at ringleader@peoplepc.com.

I would like to personally wish each of you a fantastic holiday season and a happy new year! I'm looking forward to seeing many of you in Houston!

Fraternally, Carrie Frederick National President

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Your 2016 National Convention COMMITTEE CHAIRS Martha Haun, Convention Chair & Hospitality Committee Chair | Secretary, Pi Alpha Tau

Martha has been a member of Phi Beta for 37 years, initiated by Pi Alpha Alpha in 1978 (Houston), and is a Phi Beta “through and through!” She has been a professor of communication for 45 years, is a past national president and past executive director for Phi Beta, and is our current National Parliamentarian and Director of Special Services. Her research and teaching areas include public address, crisis communication, meeting management/parliamentary procedure and communication theory. She is editor of the National Parliamentarian, the official publication of the National Association of Parliamentarians®, and the state/annual Texas Speech Communication Journal. Martha was honored with the national Distinguished Service Award from the Commission on American Parliamentary Practice, and was previously named University Educator of the Year by the Texas Speech Communication Association. She has been awarded Phi Beta’s National Rose Award, National Distinguished Service Award, and the Leadership Award. Martha earned her B.S. and M.A. at the University of Texas in Austin, and her Ph.D. at the University of Illinois (Champaign/Urbana).

Deborah Bridges, Logistics Committee Chair | President, Pi Alpha Tau

Deborah is an instructional professor and the course coordinator for the public speaking courses at University of Houston. She teaches Fundamentals of Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication and Organizations, and Advanced Public Speaking. She has also taught Business & Professional Communication and co-developed hybrid and distance education formats for that course together with the fundamentals course. Additionally, Deborah co-developed and taught a technical presentation lab at the C.T. Bauer College of Business for senior MIS students. She has five years of experience in development research for UH Advancement, and a prior business background in support of personal injury plaintiff civil law. Debbie serves on the Advisory Council for the Foster Grandparent Program of Harris County, a SeniorCorps program. Deborah received her B.S. in Professional Writing at the University of Houston-Downtown M.A. in Speech Communication from UH.

Suzanne Buck, Public Relation Committee Chair | Vice President, Pi Alpha Tau

Suzanne teaches both undergraduate and graduate communication classes for the Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston. She currently serves as the graduate academic advisor for the school and is the program coordinator/liaison for Distance Education. She has presented at local, national, and international conventions and was instrumental in developing a Presentational Lab in the Bauer School of Business for their MIS program. In addition, Suzanne conducts specialized training programs for various companies and organizations, which have been recognized by local, national and international organizations.

She is an author, having worked with McGraw-Hill in developing a specialized textbook for students enrolled in Business and Professional Communication courses at UH, and is a contributor to two communication texts with Pearson (2000-2006). Suzanne received her B.A. and M.A. from UH.

Robin Williamson, Decorations & Printed Materials Chair | Member, Pi Alpha Tau

Robin teaches courses in interpersonal and nonverbal communication, conflict resolution, communication theory, rhetorical criticism, mass media theory and history at the University of St. Thomas. She has authored over thirty articles, served as Department Chair of the Communication Department since 1990, been active as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Faculty Senate, Chair and Secretary of the Curriculum Committee, Chair of the Social Justice Committee, and as a member of the Dean’s Council, The Chair’s Forum and the Retention Committee to name a few service posts. She received her BA (1970) in Humanities/English and her MA (1973) in Speech Communication from the University of Southern California, her PhD in Communication and Mass Media studies in l983 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and has received many awards including University Educator of the Year from the Texas Speech Communication Association. Robin has been a member of Phi Beta since 1967 and served as President and Vice-President of Lambda Chapter at USC.

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Continued from page 1 ~ Bernice Franette DuLong… … association there was studying my French language songs with Madame Madeleine Mihaud while her

husband, Darious Mihaud sat across the room of their campus cottage.

It was my intention to continue my academic education at Mills, but when family close friends were going to take their cello-playing daughter to New York for study at Julliard, they offered to take me also. My parents always supported me in all my endeavors, and they knew that singing was my life from age 13, when I started performing extensively for every occasion in my hometown of Astoria, Oregon.

My first contact after choosing Estelle Liebling as my voice teacher, who also had Beverly Sills under her wing and held opera classes under stage coaches of Metropolitan Opera, was Pi Omicron chapter of Phi Beta.

This opened an inspiring and dedicated association with a prominent group supporting the arts. A few years later, they sponsored a recital presentation of mine at Carl Fischer Hall, where the guest of honor was Honorary Member of Phi Beta, Mary Pickford.

In the meanwhile, though I had been listed each week in the newspaper for my weekly singing on the radio from Brooklyn, my first job after a brief solo on ABC radio in 1943, was on NBC radio with the “Hour of Charm,” conducted by Phil Spitalny and his all-girl orchestra. Three of the singers who performed every Sunday night, sponsored by General Electric, also made numerous two-week tours throughout the States and Canada. We would travel with our own three private railroad cars, sometimes staying in hotels to perform our weekly Sunday night radio, or performances at various auditoriums. I would occasionally solo with his usual hymn at the end. Twice each year, until 1947, we appeared in Manhattan in stage shows between movies. Most significant was our engagement at the Paramount Theater on Times Square when Japan surrendered.

Spitalny would not let us leave the theatre for fear of our not being able to keep our four or five appearances during the well-known celebrations. We also performed at Carnegie Hall on occasion. When Spitalny retired from broadcasting, I continued my on-going recital and orchestral commitments my agent had arranged, such as The Brooklyn Academy of Music. It was during this time that my photo appeared on the cover of Musician Magazine.

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Continued from page 5 ~ Bernice Franette DuLong…

When my family retired to Oakland, California in 1948, I had the opportunity to solo twice with San Francisco's NBC Symphony Orchestra. It was at this time that I contacted Phi Beta Chapter, Pi Lambda, who always was supportive of a debut recital I had in the city and surrounding areas.

As anyone knows, finding an audience takes many endeavors, and mine encompasses many opportunities including two trips to South America as soloist on cruise ships and night club appearances in Buenos Aires and Santos, and one to the Bahamas, where I was warmly greeted at the table of Anna Roosevelt after my performance.

When finally settling in Los Angeles with my marriage to Jack DuLong, a big band saxophonist and studio and recording musician who was very supportive of Phi Beta activities, I went in to teaching at the Sutro School of Music. I enjoyed a part of their theater program by performing the leading role in "The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins" – a musical version that we performed for schools and the La Jolla Playhouse with Dr. Seuss himself present.

1950 - San Francisco Pi Lambda, Recreation for the Blind

It must be remembered that Phi Beta had some 26 Alumnae chapters throughout the U.S. We later became A Professional Association for the Creative and Performing Arts. Phi Beta supported me in the Los Angeles area through membership in Pi Iota and in Pi Alpha Theta. I will always be thankful for the musical and personal support of Phi Beta. Pi Alpha Theta recognizes the importance of the support of patrons.

Foremost in our chapter is Charles Fierro, pianist, who never fails to respond to our scholarship programs. Dr. Fierro is Professor Emeritus of Music at California State University Northridge. His busy schedule includes continuing his own piano recitals as well as teaching advanced piano Master Classes.

I could never stop seeking ways to enhance the careers of young artists dedicated to on-going careers. As president of Pi Alpha Theta, I still guide our chapter to this continuing Scholarship-Recital programming.

A famous singer was once asked what she considered most important for a successful career. She replied, "An audience.” I never lacked for an audience, one way or another. Yes, I would have wished to be world renowned, but it's still been a great ride all the way in a varied career.

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Esther Kellogg-Schultz Alumni Grant Each applicant must: • Be an active alumni member in good standing

National Council is pleased to offer a grant to all active alumni members. The Esther Kellogg-Schultz Alumni Grant is open to any Phi Beta alumni member in good standing who wishes to further his or her professional endeavors. Up to two grants of $250 each may be awarded yearly.

E-mail applications to: awardsdirector@phibeta.com

• Provide detailed information regarding the field of endeavor and a projection of how the money would be used (i.e.--money will be put toward tuition, textbooks, self-publishing, dance shoes, computer software, etc.)

• Include complete contact information: full name, address, day/evening phone, and email address (be sure to include the name of your alumni chapter where applicable).

Submission deadline for the next available grant: January 31, 2015. Interested members should submit an application to the National Director of Awards.

Or send to: Mrs. Ann Marie Hardulak 3119 East Wallings Road Broadview Heights, OH 44147

Fall 2015 Esther Kellogg-Schultz Alumni Grant Winner National Council is pleased to announce the name of Phi Beta’s newest Esther Kellogg-Schultz Alumni Grant recipient, Robyn Lyn. Robyn, an alumni member of Houston’s Pi Alpha Tau Chapter and served as National editor on Phi Beta's Executive Board. She graduated December 17, 2015 from University of Houston with a master’s degree in Speech Communication.

Congratulations Robyn!

MASTER’S THESIS:

Robyn Lyn and Dr. Martha Haun

“THAT WAS MY COMMUNITY”: A QUALITATIVE INVESTIGATION OF RECOVERY COMMUNICATION AND THE CULTURE OF COMMUNITY WITHIN THE DIASPORA OF SURVIVORS FROM HURRICANE KATRINA

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ALUMNI NEWS

Deborah Bridges, Dr. Joseph Agris, and Sandy Hughes

Senior Corps Week Celebration 2015

Deborah Bridges, President of Pi Alpha Tau, joined the Advisory Council of Foster Grandparents-Harris County in 2014, in time to plan and participate in their 50th anniversary celebration this past April. Foster Grandparents is a Senior Corps program, conceived during John F. Kennedy's presidency, currently linking more than 270,000 older Americans to service opportunities throughout the U.S. http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/senior-corps/foster-grandparents http://www.tmait.org/articles-and-insights/case-in-point/joseph-agris-against-childhood-deformities Leading Ladies, a local service nonprofit organization from area high schools who also host senior proms annually, co-sponsored the commemorative event, together with world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Joseph Agris, who opened his Bellaire home to more than 300 attendees. Dr. Agris and his foundation, the Children's Fund, have provided pro bono surgeries to thousands of children around the globe to correct birth deformities.

Tom Koch from Channel 13 emcee'd the celebration. Leading Ladies and Foster Grandparents are linked in their service to seniors. Dr. Agris and his foundation and Foster Grandparents are linked in their service to children with exceptional needs. Debbie is linked to Foster Grandparents in her desire to foster the connection of seniors to children, serving both populations as the young benefit from the elders' mentoring and tutoring, and both benefit from the other's care, compassion, and community.

Debbie is currently working with the Harris County Project Director for Foster Grandparents to add an East End school (Port Houston Elementary) to the host schools in the county where foster grandparents volunteer to assist children in need.

Mayors Recognition of National Service

FGP Volunteers at the Texas Capitol

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INITIATION NEWS

Pi Alpha Tau initiated new members Michael Wilson, Juanita Wilson, Craig Crowe, Randy Polk, and Larry Kelley. Jack J. Valenti, of the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston and longtime president of the Motion Picture Association of America, has been posthumously initiated as a National Honorary Member.

Alpha Epsilon initiated new members Elena Denham, Michal Weesner, Kylie King, Shelby Jade Salisbury, Jake Drake, and Marissa M. Cummings. Temple Northup, PhD, became a National Patron.

Congratulations Pi Alpha Tau and Alpha Epsilon!

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PHI BETA GRADUATES Angela Bottiglier, founding member of Beta Iota Chapter at Cleveland State University, graduated this December 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education.

Congratulations Angela!

L-R: Clare Nejedly, Kayla Keisser, Aubrey Barker, Celia Gress

Phi Chapter at Capital University – Spring 2015 graduates: Clare Nejedly, Communication & Theatre (Historian) Kayla Keisser, Theatre, Art Therapy, and Psychology (President) Aubrey Barker, Communication & Theatre (Social Chair) Celia Gress, Professional Writing (Professional Recognition Chair) Brittany Bochard, Psychology (not pictured) Congratulations Clare, Kayla, Aubrey, Celia, and Brittany!

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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS

Above: Charlene Vernelle Capetillo, Marianne Musico, Bernice Dulong, and Carmen Tejada (Photographer: Madeline Wright) Pi Alpha Theta Luncheon at Bernice's Instrument Petting Zoo at Centerstage 20th Anniversary

Scholarship/Grant winner: Erika Kelly

Pi Alpha Upsilon Events

Scholarship/Grant winner: Teressa Schultz - piano accompaniment

J.P. Cook's art - Scholarship Fund Concert and Art Show

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Pi Eta visit with National Council Executive Board Member and VP of Alumni, Madeline Wright - Stark Duo performance L-R. Madeline Wright, Elin Torvik, Marie McCabe, Resha Wyman, Sarah Blake, Charles Stark, Molly Nikolic, Sandra Stark, Kathy Wirth, Dr. Stiart Wirth

September Pi Eta meeting - Presenting Pi Eta (members each brought a varied presentation piece) L-R Molly Nikolic, Resha Wyman, Elin Torvik, Sarah Whelan Blake, Marie McCabe, Kathleen Wirth, Sandra Stark, Charlie Stark

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Molly, Sarah and Madeline in Madison!

Pi Eta Sarah Whelan Blake and Gillian Blake performed “Postcards From The Attic” by Jacquie Bradley in March 2015. Grace Valentine gave a dance program in April. In May, Pi Eta observed a day of service. Memorial candle light service for Annette Stebbins, Phyllis Johns, Jerry McNeely, Genevieve Gersbach, Lois Dick and Sarah Pollack was held in June.

Charles and Sandra Stark performed Opera Gala at Oak Park Place in Madison at 2:00pm on October 10, 2015. They interspersed operatic arias and duets with Broadway classics to a large and responsive audience, which also included chapter members, as well as the national Phi Beta vice president, Madeline Wright. After the show, there was a business meeting and a chance to hear Madeline tell us about actions of the executive board. Instrumental Showcase was performed at 2:00pm on November 7, 2015, at Asbury Methodist Church in Madison. Musicians played a number of instruments which included piano, violin, flute, bagpipes, brass and viola. A reception followed without a business meeting.The next meeting will be on January 23rd when a prospective member will read her short stories.

Sandra Stark, Pi Eta President Pi Alpha Sigma Diana Gardner, our artist who is painting on site at Gallery One, Mentor, Ohio is flourishing in her role as first artist-in-residence, creating giclees as well as originals of the natural beauty surrounding the area of Lake Erie and northeast Ohio. Her sought after original paintings have been very well received.

Diane is scheduled to offer an art class and paint night as a fundraiser for Pi Alpha Sigma’s members interested in attending the 2016 national convention. Dan and Barbara Horswell have completed a record year of performances with the nationally

known “Singing Angels”. Dan Horswell has played bass and been part of the combo for eight years. Barbara has been coaching and accompanying for nine years. Three memorable experiences for Barbara include traveling with the “Singing Angels” to China and to Washington D. C. twice to sing at the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies. Now they are retiring. Pi Alpha Sigma will give them a farewell party before they take up new residency in Florida. Barbara Lipian is studying voice with Metropolitan Opera baritone, Julian Robbins at Oberlin College, and teaching vocal production to young people in preparation for musical theater opera and college auditions. She has a gift for discovering and developing her students’ vocal talents, as she teaches skills and techniques, enabling them to pursue a career in the vocal arts. Catherine Crowther Doyle has been a board member with Chautauqua Dance Circle, the organization that raises funds for dance scholarships with the Charlotte Ballet, in summer residence at The Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, New York. She was active in the roles of membership development and program development during the 2013, 2014, and 2015 seasons.

Lucy Leszczuk will be singing in a Tennnessee Williams play, “Streetcar Named Desire” written into an opera by Andre Previn with the newly developing Cleveland Opera Theater this December, 2015.

Susan Detorre, Pi Alpha Sigma Editor Phi Chapter Phi Chapter at Capital University welcomed 18 new pledges this past fall. New executive board officers include Leah Marty, Vice President; Tobechi Titus, Secretary; DeVaughn Dobbins, Treasurer; and Mitchell Courtney, Historian.

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Pi Alpha Upsilon For the first time we presented two grants, one for a percussionist and one for a college student pursuing a degree in piano accompaniment. The percussionist, Erika Kelly, is a high school freshman who has concentrated on mallets. The pianist, Teressa Schultz has served as accompanist on all of our concerts.

Michael Harvey graced the program with his fine performance on piano of an organ fugue by J. S. Bach. Pi Alpha Upsilon President, Jamie Auberg, introduced two new original works for clarinet, "The Creature" and the "Noise Maker Concerto," which enlisted two of his students on "noise-maker" duty. Marjorie Vance introduced us to her adult student, Allison Swanson, a soprano who sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "That Name."

We thank her and hope to hear her again. Our artist, John P. Cook, "J.P.", displayed a large collection of works, many of them never publicly viewed before. for the finishing touch.

Michael Harvey graced the program with his fine performance on piano of an organ fugue by J. S. Bach. Pi Alpha Upsilon President, Jamie Auberg, introduced two new original works for clarinet, "The Creature" and the "Noise Maker Concerto," which enlisted two of his students on "noise-maker" duty. Marjorie Vance introduced us to her adult student, Allison Swanson, a soprano who sang "The Lord's Prayer" and "That Name."

Our artist, John P. Cook, "J.P.", displayed a large collection of works, many of them never publicly viewed before. On May 29th, at the Centerstage Academy 20 year Anniversary / Open House, Jamie again performed his unique clarinet solo "The Creature" as well as put on an Instrument Petting Zoo where students can try playing different instrument. J. P. Cook filmed our Scholarship Fund Concert and served as photographer. Pi Alpha Upsilon Vice President, Rebecca Lowe, has been exceptionally busy managing Centerstage Academy. On August 29th Centerstage celebrated 20 years of business with live performances, an open house, an instrument petting zoo, face painting, and many other

exciting activities. December 2014 Centerstage produced their 4th annual production of Christmas Carol (directed by Sheri Lahris) and a production of Bob Humbug the Christmas Grump, for Young Performers ages 3 to 6. March 2015 a Broadway Jr production for grades K-5 of Honk, Jr (directed

by Cory Steiger / musical direction by Danielle Cavazos) based on the story of the Ugly Duckling was performed and in April they performed Shrek the Musical (directed by Cory Steiger, choreographed by Celeste Agett, musical direction

by Danielle Cavazos). May 2015 saw the production of Three Piggy Opera by Young Performers ages 3 to 6 and June 2015 grades 6 through adult staged Annie Get Your Gun (directed and choreographed by Celeste Agett, musical direction by Danielle Cavazos).

J. K. Auberg, Pi Alpha Upsilon President

Member Updates Dear Phi Betas, This summer I discovered a lump on my breast and was diagnosed with Breast Cancer stage 2B, hormonally driven, very common, very treatable. One lymph node is involved.

Still cancer is cancer and it has been traumatic to face the tests, treatments, and so on since June 12. I have a wonderful set of doctors at St. John's, University Hospital/Westlake. I am receiving some strong chemotherapy until November 10, 2015 every three weeks which will be followed by a lumpectomy, I hope. I am quite debilitated by the treatments and have to cut my work schedule down to 40%. Whenever I can, l will join all of you in activities and will continue in editorial duties but know the immune system and atmosphere around me is always a factor in my decision to attend something. I appreciate your love and prayers and if you wish to help in any way, I have offered some suggestions to Ann Marie such as gift cards to Heinens or Giant Eagle or coming with me to yoga class at The Gathering Place in Beachwood or Westlake or a visit to help with a few things around my home. God bless you.

Love,Susan Detorre

CHAPTERS COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS Phi Chapter - Capital University (Columbus, OH) Beta Iota Chapter - Cleveland State University (Cleveland, OH) Alpha Epsilon - University of Houston (Houston, TX) Beta Kappa - University of Delaware (Newark, DE)

ALUMNI CHAPTERS Pi Eta (Madison, Wisconsin) Pi Iota (Los Angeles, California) Pi Nu (Columbus, Ohio) Pi Alpha Theta (Los Angeles, California) Pi Alpha Mu (Cincinnati, Ohio) Pi Alpha Sigma (Cleveland, Ohio) Pi Alpha Tau (Houston, Texas) Pi Alpha Upsilon (Newport News/ Virginia Beach, Virginia) Pi Epsilon Alpha (Internet chapter)

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Phi Beta Honors the Memory of

Paul A. Lidrbauch 02/09/1937 – 08/23/2015 Paul Lidrbauch, 78, passed on Sunday, August 23, 2015. Born in 1937 to James and Marie Lidrbauch. His wife of 56 years Joan (Falatek), his brother Norman (Carolyn Bart) and brother-in-law Joseph Falatek (Bonnie Lindsey) survive him, as do his children and their families. Paul met his amazing wife Joan in Junior High School.

“It was the best and luckiest day of my life.” A process engineer, Paul graduated from Case Western Reserve with a degree in metallurgy. Paul and Joan loved to travel, often to New England, Europe (Italy, France, Turkey, England), and sailing on the Maine Coast in windjammers, assisting with the sails and enjoying great food prepared on a wood-fired stove on the ship. They enjoyed the excellent Arts in Cleveland – Music, Theater, Museums – and especially enjoyed picnics at Blossom Music Center before Orchestra concerts: “It was pure delight.” There was also the Drama from the Playhouse to summer stock in Cleveland, a prime source of Arts at all the lovely venues. Contributions suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110.

Both Paul and Joan joined Phi Beta in June of 2013. “An engineer,” Ann Marie Hardulak shares, “I initially thought he would be more suited as a patron than a member, as he routinely frequented innumerable concerts and plays. Then we found out that Paul was holding out on us-he had a lot of "hidden" artistic talents himself! Paul was an active member in our Cleveland chapter his first year; then the cancer took hold. He will be missed.”