FALL 2021
Official Newsletter of the Oregon Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta at Oregon State University
UNDERGRADUATE SPOTLIGHT By David Clewett 1656
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randon Tesdall 1950 is a junior from Sherwood, Oregon, studying business administration. During the fall term, he is serving as the Phikeia educator at Oregon Beta and enjoys being in a position that benefits the Fraternity. The incoming class currently includes fifteen signed Phikeias, and after fall recruitment, the class will have an additional thirty to thirty-five new members. “My goal this fall is to teach the new Phikeias the history of Oregon Beta and also the international history of Phi Delta Theta,” Tesdall said. “I will rely on our Cardinal Principles which are Sound Learning, Rectitude, and Friendship. I will also strive to transmit the Fraternity better than it was transmitted to me.”
2021 OREGON BETA ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT By David Clewett 1656
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he 2021 Oregon Beta Alumni Golf Tournament was hosted September 10 at Langdon Farms with tremendous success, resulting in the largest turnout in event history. The tournament is organized by Scott Dickinson 1575, who is the sole member of the Golf Committee and makes all the arrangements. “It was just awesome to see so many Phis in person after the hiatus in 2020, with such a wide range of bond numbers and generations in attendance,” said Dickinson. Dickinson started work on this annual event eleven years ago, along with Steve Walker 1224, after the tournament had a one-year hiatus. At the time, both Dickinson and Walker believed
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there was a need and interest in this tournament, but that someone needed to lead the organization and planning. “We felt that if we could create a small committee and communicate with great frequency, that the interest was there—it was just the organization that took a lot of time and effort,” Dickinson said. The duo started building an email distribution list that remains the primary means for communicating with over 500 alumni and draws interest each year for the event. Dickinson’s hard work and ongoing devotion resulted in this year’s Oregon Beta Golf Tournament garnering thirty-three teams with over 130 Phis in attendance. “In my personal life, we love having friends and family over to make great memories together,” Dickinson said. “What I have found is that Continued on page 2
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
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ith fall term beginning, campus reopening, and football season starting, the optimism of the chapter couldn’t be better. It is hard to forget how tough the last year and a half was for the house. Recruitment was down, no socials or in-person activities were allowed, and morale was very down. Our members did an excellent job working with what we had and really tried to make the most out of the situation. However, since the university has lifted most of the COVID restrictions, our brothers can finally get back to a sense of normalcy with in-person activities. We are very excited to get re-engaged on campus through Continued on page 4