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George A Long Jr., Illinois Eta, 6/6/1939 #586
George A Long III, Indiana Alpha 1413
George A Long, Indiana Beta
#539 Theta,
C. Loy,
#332
Edward
10/19/1208
3/18/1937
Indiana Strawbridge,
Indiana
Robert
Theta, 4/5/1934 #504
Strawbridge,
Indiana
Theta, 4/19/1936
#531
Dallas Ryan
Long, Florida
Gamma,
4/22/2007
#1663
Russell
Strawbridge,
Indiana
Theta,
4/27/1947
#749
Herbert
Granville Moody
Jr. Illinois
Eta,
3/7/1914 #232
OREGON BETA STAR Official Newsletter of the Oregon Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta at Oregon State University
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT By David Clewett 1656
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omonic Biggi 1286 has made it a priority to remain involved with Phi Delta Theta at Oregon Beta throughout the years. His involvement includes casual golf and barbecue outings, family events among brothers, attending Kappa Sigma Nu Board meetings, and supporting the chapter house Centennial Campaign as part of The Oregon Beta Society of donors. Biggi continues to stay active in KSN Board meetings and enjoys knowing what’s going on with the Fraternity, especially pertaining to the recent remodeling campaign. Domonic Biggi and Susan Deal “I was involved because the house was in need and I hoped the improvements would help give other young men the motivation to join the house and become a lifelong brother,” Biggi said. “I hope the house is around for one-hundred more years. I plan to stay involved as long as I’m alive and think it’s important to have alumni interact with undergraduates. It is a very healthy relationship for both parties.” His primary responsibilities with the campaign included heading up the outreach to his pledge class and helping steer the committee fundraiser. “My lifelong commitment to the brotherhood is based on the fundamentals of Phi Delta Theta and the current and past brothers in the chapter house,” Biggi said. Biggi was born and raised in Beaverton which is where he still lives. He pledged Oregon Beta in 1983 and graduated in 1988 as a business major. He lived in the chapter house for four years and says he wouldn’t trade a single moment with his best friends. Phi Delta Theta taught him several skills that would later become useful in his career. Most importantly, he learned to respect different views and how to work in groups. “When I first moved into the house, it was very crowded,” Biggi said. “My class had thirty members and the house had to accommodate over seventy undergrads. I thought it was great and just remember thinking I was living with some sharp guys that liked to have fun when it was time for fun.” Some of Biggi’s best memories from his freshman year were in the fall while tailgating at football games. That year, the team won its first Pac 10 game in four years against Stanford. He recalls having fun at house dances, going to Shasta, and even fitting in time for a few classes. Following OSU he worked as a sales and merchandising rep for Portland Food Products before a brief stint selling photocopiers. In 1990 he rejoined the family business ultimately becoming the CEO of Beaverton Foods, Inc. He owns the BG Food Cartel in Beaverton with his brother and sister, along with his own food company and several small real estate projects. Biggi is involved with Brothers in Christ and several charity boards, enjoys following local politics, and getting away to travel. Along with his partner Susan Deal, Continued on page 3
COVID-19 UPDATE
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ell COVID-19 as we all know is still here and affecting the lives of our undergraduate brothers. The KSN Board has been committed to providing a safe and healthy home for the men of Phi Delta Theta while in Corvallis this fall. Along with the active leadership, we have been working closely with the City of Corvallis, Oregon State University, and Benton County to ensure that the brothers down in Corvallis have just that, a safe place to call home. We are following Oregon State University’s lead and all state and county guidelines. We continue to be working closely with all applicable parties as we monitor the situation. Some of the COVID-19 precautions are: masks requirement Continued on page 3
PRESIDENT’S CORNER By Danny Dahs 1912
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s we prepare for an unprecedented school year, our goals for the chapter remain indistinguishable. While many facets of Greek Life will undoubtedly be different, our chapter is dedicated to providing the best experience for our members and preparing them for their futures outside of college during this crazy time. Chapters across the nation are facing countless obstacles while navigating through this devastating pandemic, and I am confident that our chapter will come out of this even stronger than before. Our goals to increase membership, have a reputation for academic excellence and maintain the great brotherhood of this chapter remain the same. With all of the university and state guidelines, it makes it impossible to replicate the tried and true methods that our chapter relies on for recruitment. Continued on page 4