The Halls of Delta Beta <br> 1511 Hampton Woods Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Text Box: Tom Persia, DB56, Joins Chapter Eternal Tom Persia, DB56, passed away on 24 June 2001 in Maryland of a massive heart attack. Tom had just become active again in the Alumni Chapter and had attended Rose Ball 2001. I had the pleasure of spending three days with Tom at Rose Ball. He was a Brother with a big heart and a love of Pi Kappa Phi. Tom was a member of the founding pledge class for Delta Beta Chapter and his stories of what they went through to get our Chapter setup at North Georgia was an amazing story. You could tell as he told his tale that the love he had for our Fraternity and our College was genuine and deep. I want to share part of his last email to me after Rose Ball to show you what kind of Brother Tom was-He will be missed. “As I walked from the elevator, I felt like a man in need of life support. But when I approached the welcoming desk, there was PJ moving towards me. His welcome was like a jolt to my being and I felt alive again. But more than alive, I felt like I belonged there amongst my Brothers, my extended family. And I felt that way throughout the weekend and still now as I sit and type this email. Our Delta Beta Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi is different from other chapters because NGC graduates are different from other college graduates. Our shared experiences and our life long commitment to each other is bound by our integrity. Though it may dim with time and distance, it is instantaneously brightened by just a few moments in each other's presence. It is our duty to each other to keep the flame burning and to spread that flame to as many others as possible. So I encourage all to become more involved, not just financially, but physically. We can all stand to have our being recharged, to return home, and to feel again the acceptance, Brotherhood, trust, truth, and friendship that exists amongst and between all of us. My the Lord of each of us preserve us, watch over us, and keep us until we all can come together again and share in our humanity and fraternity.”

The Halls of Delta Beta

1511 Hampton Woods Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Text Box: Calendar of Events 20-21 OCT 01-Red Dog. 10 DEC 01-Founders’ Day. 5 JAN 02-Alumni Council Meeting, Duluth, GA

Text Box: Brothers’ News Burton Williams, DB323, got married Labor Day Weekend. CPT Brian Yarborough, DB370, is still at Ft Polk and he is expecting his first child in SEP. LTC Bill Gilmore, DB82, is living in Colorado Springs and wants to hear from Brothers. DR. Steve Samples, DB91, is living in Pearland, TX. COL Lee Gore, DB44, is the IG for the GA National Guard. Little Sister Susan Groves is living in Duluth, GA. MAJ Dave Harvey, DB207, is PCS’ing to Saudi Arabia for one year. MAJ Tommy Thomas, DB256, is stationed at Ft McPherson. LTC Will Garner, DB246, will be taking command of the 73rd ORD Bn. at Ft Gordon. MAJ Scott Soracco, DB285, is currently serving a six month tour in Bosnia. Phillip Christopher, DB251, is living in Suwanee, GA. CPT Trenton Connor, DB422, is still in Korea and sends his regards. Chris Camela, DB491, is living in Marietta, GA. LTC Tim Romine, DB206, is currently serving a six month tour in Bosnia. SSG Jamie Higgins, DB277, is currently serving a six month tour in Bosnia.

Text Box: Personal Information Changed? If your personal information has changed, drop me a line: Burton Williams, 1511 Hampton Woods Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. You can also call me at 678-377-9823 or e-mail at ScottBWilliams@msn.com.

Text Box: Looking for a Brother? The Delta Beta Website has a list of all brothers. The site also has their home address, phone numbers, and their email address. Make sure your information is correct and if you have any updates for other Brothers and Little Sisters-send them to me.

Gold Rush in October

Gold Rush will be 20-21 OCT 01 in Dahlonega.