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Name: Br. Hartzell
Subject: Face Book
Date: 02/11/10
Hey.....Why don't we start a facebook page. The wave of the future...? Someone at the house should start. Lets say membership. We should perhaps start a lil sis page while we are at it. Feed Back???
Name: W. Bud Brown
Subject: Bro. Pierce's passing...
Date: 12/13/09
Brothers, I just "heard" that Jim Pierce, former Phi, 1962, died of a heart attack last March 4th, in the Washington, D.C. area. I will try to get more infomation.
Name: Andy Duncan, Sp 95 Alpha
Subject: 2009 Bear hunt results
Date: 12/04/09
Was wondering the success of the State College, Marienville, and Golden Bears contingents this year. Heard State College gang killed 3 on first day. Congratulations once again. Maybe another time for me. Banjo
Name: Chris Campbell
Subject: 7th Annual Tau Phi Delta "Smoke Pole Drives" - Jan 9th, 2010
Date: 12/03/09
The streak of 2 successful years ended last year. Time to start another streak - perhaps with a our first BUCK deer! It's always a great time - if you don't have a muzzleloader, come on out w/ a bow or just to drive with us (friends and family always welcome) - you'll have a great time. Pre-hunt "stragetgy" Friday night at the house. Hope to see you then. Br. Chris Campbell
Name: Chris Campbell
Subject: 7th Annual Tau Phi Delta "Smoke Pole Drives" - Jan 9th, 2010
Date: 12/03/09
The streak of 2 successful years ended last year. Time to start another streak - perhaps with a our first BUCK deer! It's always a great time - if you don't have a muzzleloader, come on out w/ a bow or just to drive with us (friends and family always welcome) - you'll have a great time. Pre-hunt "stragetgy" Friday night at the house. Hope to see you then. Br. Chris Campbell
Name: SCOT HARLACHER
Subject: 2009 BEAR HUNT
Date: 11/25/09
Gentlemen, Thank you for the opportunity to join in the 2009 bear hunt. It truly was a pleasure to meet all of you and share in this marvelous tradition you've created. Hopefully I'll have the chance to participate again in the near future(with better aim of course). If you're going to be in the Harrisburg area and want to get together for some flyfishing please look me up (sahmidnight1@yahoo.com)! All the best! Scot Harlacher
Name: SCOT HARLACHER
Subject: 2009 BEAR HUNT
Date: 11/25/09
Gentlemen, Thank you for the opportunity to join in the 2009 bear hunt. It truly was a pleasure to meet all of you and share in this marvelous tradition you've created. Hopefully I'll have the chance to participate again in the near future(with better aim of course). If you're going to be in the Harrisburg area and want to get together for some flyfishing please look me up (sahmidnight1@yahoo.com)! All the best! Scot Harlacher
Name: Gloria Ehrhart Eshelman
Subject: Tickets for October 17th
Date: 08/31/09
Hi. My brother Bob Ehrhart suggested I post something on the site about looking for 2 tickets for the Homecoming Game. If anyone knows of any, I'd really appreciate if you'd let me know. My email address is goldelocks38@yahoo.com. Thanks for your time and help!
Name: Chad Hartzell
Subject: Retractable Awnings
Date: 07/27/09
www.shadegliderawnings.com email me for pricing and availability.
Name: Chad Hartzell
Subject: Deck Awnings
Date: 07/14/09
If you were wondering how to cool off your deck from the summer sun without breaking your budget...I can help. Send me an email asking for additional information. You will find the pricing to be better than the name brand products on the market such as Sunsetter. www.cehchad@aol.com
Name: Phil Brumbaugh
Subject: 2009 Jim Evans Memorial Golf Tournament
Date: 06/22/09
2009 Jim Evans Memorial Golf Tournament Freestone Golf Course, Port Matilda, Pa. Saturday, July 18th Tee Time: 9 a.m. Send me an email and I can forward you the registration form: pwb124@gmail.com
Name: Aaron Cook
Subject: Kyle Russell's contact information
Date: 04/06/09
Gene, I am not sure if you got your answer yet. The last e-mail I had for Kyle was hoyt2a@aol.com Not sure if that e-mail is still good. Hope it helps.
Name: Gene F. Odato
Subject: looking for kyle russel's contact information
Date: 03/27/09
does anyone have Kyle's email address?
Name: Earl Hower (Fall`77)
Subject: 2008 Bear Season
Date: 12/22/08
Not sure if the word got out yet? `Not wanting to gloat but ... The TPD golden bears (old farts) had a better than average hunt in November. Plenty of local wild cherries meant lots of local and not-so-local bruins. Add fresh snow and we hit "paydirt" in Potter County! We got 2 on the first 2 drives and we were back at our "sleeps-20+" cabin for "brunch" by 10 AM. Br. Gene Odato's 317 lb. male and Br. Stephen "Benny" Warner's 175 lb. male black bears made for a great group photo. The following day our two youngest particpants, Br. Chris Wiley's son, Jake(13), and long-time bear hunter John Pendell's (my Mont Alto PSU room mate's) son got some action. Anthony (16) tagged a 100 lb. female after we drove the same clearcut 3 times; and with the help (keen eye and steady aim) of Br. Don Klinger. A good time was had by all ... Except for da bears!
Name: Mike Ryan-Todd
Subject: Moved to Dallas
Date: 12/22/08
A quick update. I have just recently moved to the Dallas, TX area and wanted to know if there are any alumni in the area. I can be reached at mryantodd@hotmail.com. My name was Mike Todd while at the house in 1983-1985. Happy holidays
Name: Chris Campbell
Subject: 6th Annual Tau Phi Delta "Smoke Pole Drives" - Jan 10th, 2009
Date: 12/14/08
We're going for 3 consecutive successful years thanks to my excellent marksmanship last year (not everyone can fire that many rounds w/out cleaning the barrel)! It's always a great time - if you don't have a muzzleloader, come on out w/ a bow or just to drive with us (friends and family always welcome) - you'll have a great time. Hope to see you then.
Name: Wendy Green Armstrong (Weisel)
Subject: Alaskan Adventures
Date: 11/15/08
Hello to you all...For those of you who may remember me as Wendy Weisel..early 90's and for anyone else...I would like to extend an invitation for you all to come north and visit my son and I as I return to Alaska to take a permanent position at the Orca Adventure Lodge in Cordova, Ak. Jake(he is 3) and I will be driving there the first week in January and would be happy to see if we can make a fishing adventure come true for anyone interested. We will be in the Poconos at 610-381-2516, wg_armstrong@yahoo.com until December 29th...and my email will stay the same after that. Hope you all have a great Holiday Season... Thanks Wendy
Name: BbGun
Subject: Homecoming
Date: 09/24/08
Hey just checking with everyone on their plans for Michigan homecoming this year. What time is the meeting supposed to be held and are there any raffle tickets being sold. peace out girl scouts, hope to see everyone back for illinois!
Name: Duffy
Subject: Boner
Date: 09/14/08
Boner - First, don't knock the "love tank", second my calculator watch won't even calculate how ugly you are...
Name: Boner Hallman
Subject: Job in maryland
Date: 09/06/08
I just noticed that shuey posted a job opening in charles county maryland. If anyone took the job, or is coming down this way, i live in charles county on the potomac river. Email me at LHallman@Denisonlandscaping.com if I can be of any assistance. Duffy- you don't look much better
Name: Jason Shuey
Subject: Job Opening
Date: 08/12/08
Brothers, I received an email about forestry jobs in MD and the info is below. Cheers! Shuey Forester I positions: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources – Forest Service is currently accepting applications for two fulltime Forester I positions. The first position located in Worcester County is assigned to working on State Forest lands. A primary job function requires skills in GIS mapping and database management, utilizing ArcGIS software. The second position located in Charles County will primarily focus on private land forest management work. The closing date for applications is September 19th, for additional information and to print out applications please go to the Maryland DNR jobs website at: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/hr/jobs.asp State applications are also available by calling (410) 260-8070 or www.dbm.maryland.gov. The State of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Name: Barry Cunningham
Subject: Visitors
Date: 06/30/08
Greetings Tau Phi's, My name is Barry Cunningham, I'm a member of the Sp'82 pledge class. My son Travis and his friend Mike Trisket (in their junior and senior years in high school, both are prospective wildlife mgmt/forestry majors) are planning a road trip to Juniata to visit my daughter. They would like to stop by the House tomorrow 7/1/08 for a quick visit. Any thoughts? thanks, Barry Cunningham (814)730-0955
Name: Chris Myers
Subject: Nancy Robinson's passing
Date: 06/26/08
On Monday June 23rd Nancy Robinson passed away. You can view her obituary and sign her Guest Book using the following link: http://www.legacy.com/centredaily/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=112219723
Name: Adam "Higgins" Heggenstaller
Subject: 2008 Jim Evans Memorial Golf Tournament
Date: 06/11/08
The 2008 Jim Evans Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, July 12, at Standing Stone Golf Course near Huntingdon, Pa. More information will be posted on the homepage soon. Hope to see many of you there. Thanks, Higgins
Name: Earl Hower
Subject: New House Leadership
Date: 01/25/08
New leadership at the Tau Phi Delta Fraternity - Penn State Alpha Chapter. Congrats to these fine young men and many thanks to their predecessors. Our fine tradition lives on! Fraternally, Earl Hower, Sigma Grand National Chapter
Name: Ted Koncsol
Subject: website
Date: 01/04/08
Guys, just an FYI, there is a webite called www.pabucks.com . Good site concerning PA hunting, if you haven't seen it yet.
Name: Shaun Doran
Subject:
Date: 12/26/07
Alive and well in Kane, PA. Hope to see everyone at the smoke pole drives and still working on that flinch. Congratulations to the new executive committee, and be sure to improve upon the standards set by the last committee. They did a great job keeping things in order around the house and improving membership. One of these days I'll make it back.
Name: Mike Todd
Subject: Updates
Date: 12/19/07
Nice work on the website. It's great to see all the comments from Brothers and Sisters across the nation and across the generations. I am living in the mountains about an hour NorthWest of Denver, CO and think about you all regularly. If anyone is ever passing through this area, please look me up or give me a call (303) 903-4843. It would be great to see old friends again or meet new friends from the house. Brittany and I have now been married 21 years and we have 3 kids (Nick: 22yrs old; Myles: 19yrs old; and Ciara: 15 yrs old). Congratulations to everyone on the continued success of Tau Phi Delta, we hope to make it back East next year to visit. I hope you all have a great holiday and New Year.
Name: Drew Graves
Subject: Nice bears
Date: 12/14/07
Uh oh, looks like we got an influx of Engineers into the executive committee!! Thanks J.R. for the introduction. Hope to meet all you guys in the Spring. I should have the bear drive pictures posted in the near future.
Name: J.R. Murdock
Subject: New executive comittee
Date: 12/12/07
Brothers, As the newest Phi of Tau Phi Delta I would like to take a few moments to introduce myself, our executive committee and alumni chair. First of all my name is John Murdock though many of you may know me as J.R. I am a junior who pledged in the fall of 2006 and I am majoring in Forest Science. I can be reached on my cell phone at 570-439-0307. Our new Alpha Phi is Br. Mitch Vowler. Mitch is a sophomore and a civil engineering major. He pledged in the spring of 2007. His cell phone number is 570-233-4510. Our new Tau is Br. Jeff Decker. Jeff is also a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering. He also pledged in the spring of 2007. He can be reached at 570-905-0126. Rounding out the executive committee is Br. Tyler Gebhardt our Sigma. Ty is the third sophomore on our committee majoring in professional golf course management, he also pledged in the spring of 2007. I am confident that this executive committee will continue to lead Tau Phi Delta in a very positive direction while continuing to remember our past. I should not forget to mention our newly elected alumni chair Br. Patrick Ciarrocchi. Patch is also a sophomore majoring in forest science. He pledged in the fall of 2006. His cell phone number is 724-816-0220. If you have any questions of concerns please feel free to contact me. I very much look forward to serving this organization. Fraternally, Br. John Murdock John Murdock President Tau Phi Delta Fraternity
Name: Chris Campbell
Subject: 5th Annual Tau Phi Delta "Smoke Pole Drives" - Jan 5th, 2008
Date: 12/09/07
It's that time of year again - a time to reunite to celebrate the holiday season and attempt to ignite blackpowder to levy a successful smokey blast!!! Our "Captain" has located plenty of left over deer for us to chase around again this year. Br. Torok broke the streak of no deer last year and we expect to exceed last years kill rate. Regardless, it's always a great time. If you don't have a muzzleloader, come on out w/ a bow or just to drive with us (friends and family always welcome) - you'll have a great time. Hope to see you then.
Name: Br. Chad Hartzell
Subject: For Sale
Date: 12/05/07
2004 Dodge Stratus Sdn., 4cyl,automatic trans.,loaded. Asking $9990.00 or obo. Must sell. Call 717-528-0061 or email at cehchad@aol.com
Name: Ted Koncsol
Subject: Ray
Date: 12/01/07
Cheryl, He is living in Bradford PA I believe.
Name: Cheryl Mowen
Subject: Trying to find an old friend.
Date: 11/28/07
Does anyone have contact information for Ray Nelling who would have been at PSU around 90-92? If so please email me kcmowen@comcast.net.
Name: Ted Koncsol
Subject: Bear
Date: 11/21/07
Did you guys get that albino on the drives? If so congrats, and good job, regardless to my fellow Tau Phis.
Name: Ted koncsol
Subject: Bear n deer
Date: 11/17/07
Good luck to you guys this bear and deer and deer season. Be safe and bag some big uns
Name: Psycho
Subject: Brothers in VA..response to Krusty
Date: 10/31/07
Krusty, I'm still up here in Charlottesville. Any other bros in the commonwealth of macaca?
Name: Jason
Subject: Bear Season
Date: 10/23/07
Hell of an article in Outdoor Life the last year on your fraternity and the annual bear hunt. awesome fraternity. Good Luck this year on the bears!
Name: Mike Thomas
Subject: Iowa game
Date: 10/05/07
I will be up this weekend for the Iowa game with some "friends". We'll be tailgating in a nice large RV that sleeps 9 (Georgie Boy) and hitting the bars. I'll be stopping at the house to see if anyone is around. Just wanted to let you know so you're not surprised if you see an RV in the yard.
Name: Lance Schul
Subject: Colorado
Date: 10/04/07
Anyone traveling to CO this year to hunt? I live in Littleton and will buy any Tau Phi Brother the first beer, or in Brother Hower's case, the first Diet Coke.
Name: Dave Messics
Subject: free canoe
Date: 09/24/07
Hello Brothers. I recently sold my PA house and I have an old canoe there for the taking. It's painted camo as I used it for duck hunting. It's still registered I think and I used it last year. Call me at 410-692-0915 or email me at Dmessics@aol.com if interested. It's in Julian, 20 minutes from the house. You will need to pick it up!
Name: Gene Deems
Subject: Maryland Black Bear Hunt
Date: 08/16/07
This year the Maryland black bear hunting season will be a split-season from October 22-27, 2007 and December 3-8, 2007. 220 permits will be awarded by random selection, held Thursday, September 6, 2007. 2007 Maryland Black Bear Hunting Permit Lottery Applications will be accepted from August 1 through 6:00 p.m. on September 1, 2007. To apply: http://blackbear.dnr.state.md.us/ You will have to pay a $15 non-refundable application fee and may submit just 1 application. If you apply more than once, all of your applications will be rejected. You may also apply by phone at 1-888-579-6768 from 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 27 until 6:00 p.m. on Friday August 31, 2007. Phone orders will be taken between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. for that five day period only. Read what permit "winners" have said about the Maryland Black Bear Hunt: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/bb_hunt_testimonials.asp Guide to hunting Maryland Black Bear: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/BlackBearHunt.asp
Name: Tyler Waylett
Subject: No More Naked Beer Butt Slides in Julian?
Date: 06/30/07
Dave I hope you sold your house to one of your frat brothers, to keep up the old tradition!
Name: Chris Kilbride
Subject: RE: Dakota chapter
Date: 06/18/07
Jason M: if you're still checking, and you have not been contacted, we need to get you in contact with our Grand National. You can contact me directly at kilbride1@verizon.net for a limited time. Otherwise, respond here.
Name: Mac
Subject: Endowment Fund
Date: 05/13/07
I'm urging all alums to make a pledge to the endowment fund. Our house needs us financially now more than ever. Donalee and I have pledged $1,000 but done over 5 years. We end up giving $200 a year. I'm sure well within the means of most Tau Phi's. Thanks!!!!
Name: Jason M
Subject: Starting a chapter in South Dakota
Date: 05/02/07
Hi, I would like to know whom to contact in regards to more information about possibly starting a chapter in South Dakota. thanks
Name: Adam "Higgins" Heggenstaller
Subject: Jim Evans Memorial Golf Tournament
Date: 04/12/07
Mark your calendars for the Jim Evans Memorial Golf Tournament, to be held Saturday, July 14, at Standing Stone Golf Course near Huntingdon, Pa. Details were distributed via e-mail and will soon be available on this website in the "Alumni" section. If you have any questions, my contact information can be found there as well. Hope to see you at the tourney. Br. Adam "Higgins" Heggenstaller Tournament Chairman
Name: Gary Adams
Subject: Death of Gretchen
Date: 03/23/07
Dear Brothers: I regret to inform you all that Gretchen had to be put to sleep today. She was ailing due to age and was suffering. Thank you to all that had a part in her up bringing. I will miss her dearly and will always remember the 14 wonderful years she,I, and the fraternity had together.
Name: Chris Myers
Subject: sprinklers update
Date: 03/13/07
For those of you who haven't been back to the House recently, first of all, shame on you, but the sprinkler installation project is currently (as of 3/5/07) underway. Special thanks to Br. Prinkey and his supporting staff who worked to get this project underway. We are ahead of the ballgame, the Borough requires the sprinklers to be done by 9/2008. Next to tackle would be the bathrooms. . . another endeavor that will not be cheap (hint, hint).
Name: Ryan Giles
Subject: Br. Appel
Date: 02/21/07
Hi all. Just wanted to let everybody who knows or is close to Br. Appel to thank him for his generous contributions to the house. It was greatly appreciated.
Name: Shaun Doran
Subject: Anyone Hiring?
Date: 02/19/07
I recently graduated from PSU with a B.S. in Forest Management. If any alumni are interested in hiring a young forester, I can be reached at smd277@psu.edu for now. I'll post again when I get a new address. In response to Br. Messics' post: Dave Gustafson has a state laptop with him while he's serving the country. He can still be reached at his game commission e-mail address: dgustafson@state.pa.us
Name: Craig Talley
Subject: 2007 Spring Homecoming
Date: 02/05/07
When is the 2007 Spring Homecoming? Email = ctalley@mazakcorp.com
Name: Dave Messics
Subject: THE SWEDE
Date: 01/29/07
Hi All, does anyone have a current email address of contact information for Dave Gustafson? I understand he's serving our country. Please email me at Dmessics@aol.com Thanks DAVE
Name: Kevin Walter
Subject: Virginia Tauphis
Date: 01/22/07
Moved to SW Virginia, about 20 mins from Bristol, any brothers in that region?
Name: Chris Campbell
Subject: Smoke Pole (muzzleloader) drives - Jan 6th.
Date: 01/02/07
The fourth annual smoke pole drives will be held at the house this weekend. This is the year boys!! Hope to see many of you there.
Name: Dave Messics
Subject: House for sale
Date: 12/12/06
Hi All, just a heads up that I'm moving/building a home in MD. I'm planning to put my house on the market come March/April. It's 20 minutes from the stadium in Julian. Old farm house, pond, couple acres. Bear, turkey, deer haven! 814-571-9116 cell, or 814-355-0436 work. Work is going great with NRA. I'm an Advancement Officer covering the northeast. Merry Christmas.
Name: Mac
Subject: Bears
Date: 11/23/06
Just wondering how the Tau Phi bear season went? I stopped by the house on Tuesday afternoon and saw one hanging. Just curious what the final tally was.
Name: Br. Doug Rogers (Fall 72)
Subject: Camo TΦΔ Hat
Date: 10/18/06
It just so happens that we make this type of thing. We are in the process of moving to Stewartstown,PA. I am in the process of putting together a sportswear program for TΦΔ. I will contact the House with all the details once we get moved. Business phone: 717-993-9596 E-mail: elfworks00@hotmail.com Fraternally, Doug Rogers
Name: Br. Doug Rogers (Fall 72)
Subject: Camo TΦΔ Hat
Date: 10/18/06
It just so happens that we make this type of thing. We are in the process of moving to Stewartstown,PA. I am in the process of putting together a sportswear program for TΦΔ. I will contact the House with all the details once we get moved. Business phone: 717-993-9596 E-mail: elfworks00@hotmail.com Fraternally, Doug Rogers
Name: RICHSZ
Subject: LOGO BALL CAP
Date: 10/09/06
MY SOON TO BE 50 YR. OLD BROTHER-IN-LAW WAS A T.P.D. I'D LIKE TO GET HIM A CAMO HAT FROM THR FRAT. CAN YOU HALP ME?
Name: Sean Sweeney
Subject: Re: TPD chapter at SDSU
Date: 10/02/06
Jason, If no one has contacted you yet, yes it is possible to start a chapter at SDSU. Tau Phi Delta has a national organization, but as you can see in the history section of the website, these chapters have died out. It would be great to talk to you and see what we could make happen. You can contact me Sean Sweeney at scs170@yahoo.com or you can contact the present active president at our Penn State chapter, Scott Lyon at swl115@psu.edu. Its great to hear from you, and we look forward to talking to you about a new chapter of Tau Phi Delta at SDSU.
Name: Jason
Subject: Starting a Tau Phi Delta Chapter at SDSU in South Dakota
Date: 09/26/06
I would like to know if it is possible to start a chapter of Tau Phi Delta at South Dakota State University in South Dakota and who would I contact about it
Name: Jason
Subject: starting a Tau Phi Delta chapter at SDSU in South
Date: 09/26/06
Name: Nick Spinelli
Subject: Junior Members
Date: 09/18/06
Gregg, Thanks for your interest in our fraternity. Unfortunately we do not have any kind of junior chapter for students still in high school. Let us know where you're from and if any of the brothers are ever passing through your town maybe we can get together for an afternoon of hunting or fishing. Additionally, if you ever get to the Penn State Campus or State College Area let us know beforehand and we'd be happy to show you around campus, our chapter house, and possibly some good hunting spots. Thanks again for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.
Name: Psycho, Fall '88
Subject: Kudos
Date: 09/12/06
Lads, I haven't visited in a while (the website or the house) but wanted to let you know the new website is great. Good job! If anyone passes through Charlottesville, VA in their travels please look me up. Bring your chainsaw because I hate pine trees. (I guess I really just hate tropical storms that knock the pine trees down....or do pine trees sometimes get scared and just spontaneously break in half? We are left to ponder.)
Name: Lou Gerrain
Subject: Article
Date: 09/05/06
Great article in F&S guys. I'm a Conservation Officer in NY and its nice to see something positive about hunting coming from a college campus. keep up the good work.
Name: Gregg Allen
Subject: Junior Members
Date: 08/28/06
I read the article in field and stream about your house and when it is time for college i hope to join your fraternity. I am a junior in high school and was wondering if there was some type of junior chapter to Tau Phi Delta.
Name: John Mack
Subject: Youth hunt and article
Date: 08/28/06
Guys, Just wanted to get back to you since a couple of you contacted me on the youth hunt down in your area...it has been called off due to some location problems, anyway thanks to those of you that responded. Also, Congrts on a great F&S article, you guys are getting all kinds of praise over on huntingPA. You guys really but forth what hard nosed PA big woods hunting is all about...GREAT WORK and continued success with the bruins!!
Name: Ted Koncsol Spr. 91
Subject: Deer Mgmt.
Date: 08/26/06
Hey fellas. Looking for advice on managing land for deer. Specifically planting woody species to attract and hold deer. Goundcover, food etc. Anyone wishing to aid me the help would be greatly appreciated. I am in charge of getting a list together to enhance our camps land in Tioga County near Mansfield/Troy. We have over 500 acres to work on. The land is pretty acidic also. It is currently pretty much cherry with red oak in it. Very few white oak. The land is also pretty acidic. Again any help would be appreciated Thanks
Name: Smith's Taxidermy
Subject: Field and Stream Article
Date: 08/22/06
Just wanted to congratulate you guys on your article. It was great! Hope to see you guys this archery/bear/deer season! Eric Smith
Name: Krusty
Subject: Field & Stream Article
Date: 08/21/06
Word on the street is that the F&S article is on the newstands, look out for it!
Name: Krusty
Subject: Bear Drive Photos
Date: 08/07/06
I have been in contact with Erika, the photographer who came with us this year. She requested the photos from F & S and just recieved them. However she is in the Amazon on assignment and will mail them to me in September!
Name: gary adams
Subject: i am still alive
Date: 08/02/06
I am still alive and somewhat kicking. My business and a new wife have been keeping very busy over the last 4yrs. Gretchen is still alive surprisingly. She is doing better than expected for being a 15yr old lab. She still answers to "want to eat". It is hard to keep in touch with you all and especially you chop, due to my business. I hope you all understand. My life is better than it has ever been and I am very thankfull for it. Please, if anyone need to contact me, call my cell phone @ 412 400 3019. My prayers and thoughts are with you all each and every day. By the way I have not killed a buck in 4yrs, however I was responsible for helping in the killing of a 170 class buck last year. Biiiiiiiiigggggggggg Buck.
Name: John Mack
Subject: Youth Hunt...need Help!
Date: 06/28/06
Hey guys, looking for some help in Happy Valley. I am an owner of the Website www.HuntingPA.com and am trying to pull together a Mentored Youth Pheasant Hunt in the State College area on Saturday 10/7/2006. Wondering if any of you might be interested in helping us out at this event...we are looking to have about 20-30 youth hunters (possibly some that are disabled) and will need as many adult mentors and voulnteers from the area as possible. I know you bowhunters and waterfolwers might be busy, but hope you consider it, still be able to climb a tree for deer that evening or catch the evening flight. A know one or two members from your fraternity have posted on our message board in the past (that is how I knew about you guys), if anyone still goes there please look up the HuntingPA Youth hunt threads and make contact. Otherwise you can e-mail me @ pcmtnman@yahoo.com We are currently looking for the best bird hunting location in that area as well, we may be as close as Toftrees that day based off info we got so far. The Misses and I will be down in September for a lions game (alumni-branch campus) and plan to tour the hunt site then, and since the Lions are away in MN on the 10/7 weekend we are hoping we can get some local help on hunt day....and don't worry we will have the game on the radio at hunt HQ. Thanks in advance for any responses...I got a two sons that are no doubt going to be Lions, please keep this fraternity going till then, think it is what PA is all about and looks like a great group. Thanks for your time....good hunting!!! Love the bear hunt section of the page!
Name: Mick O'Mahony
Subject: house for sale / rent
Date: 06/25/06
Lads, I have a house that will be vacant in August or September. It is a half hour from S.C. in Penn's Valley. Ass kicking trout fishing is literally a stones throw away, in Penns Creek. Bald Eagle S.F. is a half mile away. Built in 1803, 3.5 bed, 1.5 bath, includes a good sized barn, on 0.8 acres. Log structure with wooden siding. New kitchen and family room with exposed hemlock logs. Anyone interested, please write to mick@batgate.com
Name: Br. Hartzell
Subject: 2006 Jim Evans Memorial Golf Outting
Date: 05/31/06
For those that know Br. Chris McKenrick... I have finally talked Chris into joining us for our annual day of hacking the golf course. Chris will be driving in from Ohio with family. Your never to far to join in on the fun. You just have to be persistent in your efforts.
Name: Sweeney
Subject: Boat for Sale
Date: 04/06/06
Fellas, I recently purchased a larger boat so the famous "Minnow" is now up for sale. Its a 12' fiberglass boat w/ a trailer, oars, trolling motor, lights, casting deck, 9.9 HP motor(in one piece but needs timing adjusted), and a pile of parts, manuals, etc. I listed it in the paper down here for $600 but I'd be willing to work out a Tau Phi deal. If anyone is interested give me a call 717-951-8963 or email scs170@yahoo.com. I could bring it up for Homecoming if someone is interested.
Name: Kevin Walter
Subject: Bear photos
Date: 04/04/06
Fellas, just wanted to know of any photos of the bear I got this year. I havent seen any yet and have very few of my own. You can email them to me at kwalter4466@cox.net. Thanks!
Name: Shuey
Subject: Vote for Brs. Judd & Webb
Date: 03/30/06
Brs. Frank Judd and Mark Webb are nominated for the Penn State School of Forest Resources Alumni Group Board of Directors. Go to: www.sfr.cas.psu.edu/alumni/newsletters/winter2006/response.html and vote for both.
Name: Eddie Nickens
Subject: Field & Stream writer
Date: 03/22/06
Greetings, fellows: Some of you I met during my recent pilgrimage to the Tree House for a feature story I'm writing for Field & Stream on TPD and the bear hunts. You should know that the story is finished, the editors love it, it'll run this fall, and you should not be concerned about anyone being identified as engaging in lascivious and questionable behavior. (But hey, there are other magazines that might be curious about the process involved at TPD). Let me thank all you guys I hunted with for an absolutely fantastic trip and I hope I'd done you proud with my scrivelings. Now I'm working on another story, and I thought that TPD brothers and alumni might be interested to hear about it, given the fact that you guys occasionally attempt to shoot an ungulate. It's a guide to deer camps and deer club life that will involve a whole bunch of tips and tricks and such -- I'm gonna paste a description of it in this posting. But I thought that TPD folks might have some engaging and interesting input on some of the topics. If you read over this list and think of something, let me know. Drop me an email at enickens@nc.rr.com. I'd love to hear from you. Bear in mind, though, that I have as many jokes and gags as I need, ie I'm not really looking for the story of the worst deer camp fart you ever experienced. Check out the list and holler at me if you will. And seriously, guys, ya'll treated me and Erika to a super experience, and I think the story will reflect that. Best, Eddie Nickens editor-at-large / Field & Stream “The Best of Deer Camp: A Guide to the Greatest Week of Your Life!” Over the next month I’ll be putting together a 10-page guide to deer camp life that will include a wide range of topics: deer camp projects, tips, recipes, skills, and odd and curious other stuff. I'm looking for tips on ways that your deer camp does things better (or worse) than anywhere else you've ever been. Maybe it’s a venison recipe served on Opening Day for years and years and years. (Or maybe it’s the story of the worst meal you ever had in deer camp.) Or a tradition you have each time a member misses a deer. Perhaps there’s something you’ve built or designed that makes deer camp life better—a spring box or latrine or meat pole or lantern hanger that you think guys across America might like to hear about. I'm looking for things like this: --The best rules to have in camp to make sure everyone gets along. And the worst rules that don't work. --The best, most creative physical improvements to deer camp you've ever visited--weekend projects, quick repairs, problem solvers (how do you fix a leaky camp roof while it's pouring down rain?) --What are your camp's favorite recipes, especially regional specialties? What's a great quick breakfast to get you into the woods early? Any unusual ways to make camp coffee? --Regional tips: How do you guys up north stay warm in camp when the temperature is below freezing? How do you guys in the south battle bugs? That sort of thing. Other topics I'll cover include --Which guest policies work. And which don't --The weirdest deer camps in America --Skills such as skinning deer, minimizing smoke from cabin fireplaces, how to get to sleep with a snorer in the room, that sort of thing.
Name: Banjo
Subject: The Process
Date: 02/15/06
Was wondering if Eddie the writer (Field and Stream)was having any luck after his short yet thorough informative seminar on the above subject matter. Higgins, of all people, I would guess that you could elaborate on the status of "Eddie and the Process".
Name: Mark Haffley
Subject: Homecomming
Date: 02/06/06
Homecomming is the 22nd of April so that weekend will be the fun and festivities
Name: Marc Kamzalow
Subject: Spring Homecoming
Date: 02/02/06
Was Wondering when Spring Homecoming is for 2006. I am working in the Mortgage Business. Give me a call if you are purchasing or looking to refinance or line of credit. My work number is 724-933-3330 or call me at home 412-653-8796
Name: Tom Breslin
Subject: Trustee nomination
Date: 01/19/06
Please advise the Brothers that Brother Bob Bommer has decided not to pursue nomination as a University Trustee.
Name: Kevin Walter
Subject: Kris Gisi?
Date: 12/27/05
does anyone know Kris Gisi's email or home address. He is not responding to the one on the alumni directory. Thanks krusty
Name: Drew
Subject: Bear Drives??
Date: 11/26/05
Any news from the Bear Drive hunters?
Name: Pat Weiss
Subject: Bear Season
Date: 11/14/05
Gentlemen, and I use this term loosely, Bear season will soon be upon us. Im trying to get a couont of hunters for this year so please email me at pdweiss2001@yahoo.com or give me a call(many of you already have my digits). AY-OOOOOOO!
Name: Tom Breslin
Subject: University Trustee election
Date: 11/04/05
This is an early reminder to the brothers to be aware of the nominating for Univeristy Trustee that will occur in April. We tried and failed to get Brother Rober Bommer, class of 56, nominated last time. Watch this column for reminders for the next opportunity to nominate Bob. We must get 50 brothers to follow through on this.
Name: Mark Haffley
Subject: Redneck yacht club
Date: 10/25/05
Here ye Here ye Let it be known that at the Fall homecoming of the year of our Lord 2005 we will be having a "Redneck Yacht Club" in the yard immediately proceeding the BOD meeting. We ask that anyone and everyone who owns a vessel of any sort bring it to the house so that we may park it in the yard and drink beverages of choice out of it. It need not be sea worthy for that it will never see water. Thank you for your cooperation Your worthy captain Haffley as directed by Rear Admiral Weiss
Name: Sean Sweeney
Subject: Gun Raffle
Date: 10/10/05
There are a ton of tickets remaining for the gun raffle for the endowment fund. We still need more people to buy and more importantly sell tickets. For tickets contact me at scs170@yahoo.com; contact the alumni chair at the House; or come to homecoming on Oct. 29th and pick up tickets then.
Name: Scott Meyer
Subject: Brother in Magazine
Date: 10/04/05
One of my Spring 1988 pledge brothers, Dave Eppinger, has an article and picture in Bowhunter Magazine this month...check it out.
Name: Landisburg EMS
Subject: Gun or $400 Cash Raffle
Date: 09/20/05
Mossberg 835 12GA 31/2" Ulti-Mag or $400 Cash Raffle Only 200 tickets sold...check out www.freewebs.com/landisburg/ems to pay secure with pay pal and more information
Name: Kevin Walter
Subject: Gary Adams?
Date: 09/19/05
Gary, are you out there? If so drop me an email or does anyone have his email? Thanks
Name: Chris Zeigler
Subject: Ducks / Geese
Date: 09/16/05
Anyone interested in a hunting partner in or around central pa...or know of any good spots around the area??? You can e-mail me at czeigler@ccpa.net
Name: Kevin Walter
Subject: Gustafson sent to LA
Date: 09/04/05
Just wanted to pass this along. Dave Gustafson was sent to New Orleans on Thursday Morning for a month. His cell is 814-880-2257 if you would like to send him some words of encouragement.
Name: Sean Sweeney
Subject: Raffle Tickets
Date: 09/02/05
If anyone is coming up for the game this weekend, I'll be around and selling tickets so stop by the House and ask. I'll be leaving a group of tickets with the actives so if you stop by for a conference visit and ask for a ticket. See you at the House
Name: George Kuhns
Subject: Ducks, Ducks, Ducks...
Date: 08/11/05
Brothers, I would like to happily inform all of you that I have, after several hours spent at a long lottery procedure, succesfully secured myself a duck blind for this year on the Chesapeake Bay. Any of you guys that are semi serious about waterfowling can appreciate the signifigance of this fact. Take this notice as an invitation to come on down to MD and hash away with me for a weekend, especially directed at Phil, Deago, Ziggy, Nick, and any of you other poor mooks that have had the pleasure of waterfowling with me in the past. Shoot 'em with their feet down, BURNS
Name: Sean Sweeney
Subject: Raffle
Date: 08/11/05
An email has been sent to all the alumni on the email directory. If your email is not on the directory and you are interested in joining this effort please email me at scs170@yahoo.com. Also, please pass the word along that this event is under way. Everyone's support will make this event a success. Thanks,
Name: Sweeney
Subject: Gun Raffle
Date: 07/26/05
Folks, Watch your inbox for news about the 1st annual Tau Phi Delta Gun Raffle. Not to be confused with the raffle held by the active's membership committee, this raffle is a 10 gun raffle to raise money for the endowment funds and House upgrades. Details on the raffle are posted on the website under news and updates and alumni on the email list will recieve a message shortly. We need volunteers to sell tickets so contact me if you're interested in receiving tickets and have a great summer!
Name: Drew
Subject: Video footage on TPD website
Date: 06/18/05
Recently, there were talks about being able to place video footage on the website of hunts and certain events. I have successfully uploaded a video on to the website without any difficulty. The video was from my digital camera of the Indy 500 and is in the .mpeg format. Most computers come with the ability to open up that type of video file easily. Sooooooo, if you have footage in that type of format please let me know and we can begin a new link on the webpage. I'm thinking footage of the next bear drives would be a great idea. I know some of you have some turkey hunting footage but I don't know what format it is in. If you would like to see the file I uploaded of the race type in the following URL in your browser: www.tauphidelta.org/Video/template.htm. I recommend saving the file to your desktop and then deleting the file after you are done viewing. Trying to run the footage as it is download is pretty crappy. My email can be found in the directory.
Name: Kevin "Krusty" Walter
Subject: Passing of NWTF Member
Folks, on Monday June 13, NWTF Eastern PA rep. Jerry Zimmerman was killed in a car accident. Although he was not a brother, he had ties to many brothers over the years including myself because he lived down the street from me in Allentown and was a member of the chapter I belonged to. There will be a viewing Friday and Funeral following the afternoon in Trexlertown. If anyone needs more info email me kwalter4466@cox.net. Jerry did a lot for wild turkey conservation and the NWTF both in PA and at the national level, he will be missed dearly.
Name: Drew
Subject: New Verification Entry
In hopes of eliminating the SPAM issues we have had with this forum, I've added a validated entry form. I don't know if this will work but lets give it a shot. Please remember that the entry is case sensitive and Oak, oAK, or OAK will not work. For the love of all things holy I hope this works. Thanks for the notices that the site was getting SPAMed to death. HIGGINS AND BURNS, GET YOUR COMPUTERS CHECKED!!
Name: Burns
Subject: Duck dekes correction
Date: 05/31/2005
Hey boys, I just realized that when I posted my phone number before, I posted it backwards. 443-864-2954 is the correct number. I still have pintails, mag teal, and some woodies left if you are interested.
Name: Higgins
Subject: Golf Tourney Registration
Date: 05/13/2005
Just a reminder that the registration deadline for the Jim Evans Memorial Golf Tournament is June 10. For a registration form, see the link on the home page.
Name: George "Burns" Kuhns
Subject: Duck decoys
Date: 04/14/2005
Hey Boys, I am trying to sell a ton of duck dekes this summer to clean out and update my shed. I want to part with some mallards, mag. teal, woodies, and pintails. I figured i'd tell you guys first, and i'll sell them cheap. If you are interested call my cell at 864-443-2954. Thanks, Burns
Name: Drew
Subject: Get your computers checked
Date: 04/02/2005
Since the "Open" discussion forum is the only one that is being hit with these probes, its more than likely that one/many of those viewing this page have a little friend embedded in their computer. The original thought was that these were just random searches that would write on any page they found in the internet. Looking at the previous writers to the forum before the plague of advertisements hit, it looks like some of the computers at the house are infected. For some reason, I am not surprised by this. Maybe we could reduce the number of porn sites we visit. And since I doubt that will actually happen, we should take another path. There are many virus programs out there that are relatively cheap ($20/year) that I recommend you get if your computer doesn't already have one installed...or at least get them updated. I have Nortan's on mine and just downloaded it right from their site. It is updated practically weekly and is really user-friendly. I'll still work on the password protection issue as well from my end.
Name: Drew
Subject: Oh, well aren't these awesome
Date: 04/02/2005
I haven't checked this Forum for a little while. Isn't it funny that someone that wants to sell programs that stop people from scanning your stuff uses that very tactic to advertise. I work with a bunch of nerds (i.e. automation engineers) that are pretty good with just about anything that has to do with computers. I'll ask them for some help and see what I can come up with. So far I haven't received any complaints about the email address server so it looks like the little algorithm I got going there is working out fine. The discussion forums are a bit more of a challenge. I'll keep you posted.
Name: Scott Gaylor "Wolfie"
Subject:
Date: 03/23/2005
Bart, e-mail me. I would like to speak to you. You can find my address on this site. Wolfie
Name: Casey
Subject: History
Date: 03/04/2005
I was looking into writing a history of the 90's to include in the history section of the website. Any alumni from the 90's please contact me with memories/ information about the house and the brotherhood. Thanks, Casey Fenton cjf181@psu.edu
Name: Haffley
Subject: Spring Creek trout
Date: 03/01/2005
With the influx of trout into the Spring creek the fishing is better then it has ever been with not only numbers of fish but also size of fish A good class of fish have obtain a good size and weight and are hungry With the nice days the olives have started to come off and so have the midges providing for some rather exciting dry fly winter action and my all time favorite the suckers are spawning and the large fish on the bottom are pounding spawn so this is a good time of year to be fishing Spring Creek
Name: Jeff Gowen
Subject: Beaver Trapping
Date: 02/28/2005
Myself and a handful of other Tau Phi's have been running some trap lines for beavers this Spring. Taking 4 in the first 3 days of class, weighing in at 51, 45, 45 and 37 lbs. However we have run out of spots. If any alumni know of some local places (Other than the Gaff)where we can try and set some traps please let us know.
Name: Rick
Subject: Erie Fishing trip
Date: 02/28/2005
I am getting together a boat trip up in Erie on Haffley's boat by the way it is the best boat in the whole lake look at the web site www.eriefishingcharter.com I am at the bottom with a 10lb walleye I caught I would like to get 3 boats or so together and have a fishing challenge thing and when the fishing is done partake in a few beverages of choice also there are 3 bars right on the dock so afterwards we might just do a bar tour now the boats hold up to 6 people so we are looking for somewhere between 12 and 18 people so let me know
Name: Haffley
Subject: White water rafting trip
Date: 02/28/2005
I forgot to mention that we are planning a white water rafting trip to the new river in West Virginia Shuey and I are looking into a camping weekend thing and free beer for a night and food and rafting and stuff I am not exactly sure what all is going on but he has already booked the trip so if you want to go be apart of Tau Phi gone wild in WV let me know
Name: Haffley
Subject: Steel Dawgs
Date: 02/28/2005
Well boys it is that time again yes the spring Steelie run as well as spring break I will be up there from the 6th until the 13th of March if anyone is interested in fishing over that week or the weekend of the 11 12 13 let me know and we can get together and put the hammer down also that week I will be fishing for them through the ice in the lake which by the way is the greatest fishing there has ever been so if you are interested get ahold of me The Tau Phi trap line has been on hold for awhile because of the inclimate weather you must realize the shift here at the Tau Phi we have turned into fair weather outdoorsmen well if you want to fish let me know see ya
Name: Tim Copeland
Subject: leukemia fundraising
Date: 01/31/2005
Last year, one of our brothers, Gene Odato, was diagnosed with leukemia. He is currently recovering from a stem cell transplant at Johns Hopkins. Four years ago, I had a transplant for leukemia myself. Now, I have committed to help the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society raise money to fight leukemia and other blood-related cancers. LLS provided information and helped fund the experimental transplant that saved my life. They are also helping Gene. I have joined Team-In-Training, in which participants raise funds while training for an endurance race. My goal is to raise $1500. At least 75% goes directly to research and patient services. On May 14, I will run the Idaho Great Potato Marathon. Please go to http://www.active.com/donate/tntrm/tntrmTCopela to donate on-line. Or respond directly to me (tcopelan@vt.edu) and I will provide a donation form and a stamped return envelope. All donations are tax-deductible. Over 110,000 new cases of blood cancer will be diagnosed this year. Your donation will help people like Gene as well as fund the vital research to prevent others from suffering as he and I did. Please respond by March 15 (donations will be accepted until after race day). Tim ‘Clone’ Copeland
Name: Dave O'Barto
Subject: American Hunter--article
Date: 01/24/2005
I read the synopsis of the TPD bear hunters in the current issue of of the NRA magazine. Great job Adam!
Name: DEBORAH
Subject: SMOKEY BEAR
Date: 01/18/2005
HI, I HAVE JUST INHETITED SOME SMOKEY BEAR THINGS ONE IS A BILLBORAD POSTER THE DATE ON IT IS 1954. 85 INCHES LONG AND 45 INCHES WIDE. MOST OF THE STUFF I HAVE IS FROM THE 50'S. ITS ALL FOR SALE. EMAIL ME AT deborah-vaughn@sbcglobal.net thank you...
Name: Tau Phi Trappers
Subject:
Date: 01/12/2005
Just a mere three days into the trapping adventure and the hardened men (Fritz, Haffley, Gowen, Ziggy, and Fuzzo) Have harvested 4 rather larger water bruin, ranging from the upper 30 to the largest tipping the scales at 51 pounds.
Name: Tau Phi Trappers
Subject:
Date: 01/10/2005
Well the first beaver has been successfully trapped on the first day running the line it weighs roughly 45 lbs Thats how you trap beavers men!!
Name: Jack Davis
Subject: Hunting Camp/Club
Date: 01/01/2005
Looking to join or buy-in to a camp in Clinton, Potter, or possibly Tioga Counties. Looking for good hunting and fishing nearby. If anyone knows of anything out there please let me know.
Name: Ted Koncsol
Subject: Deer this year
Date: 12/28/2004
How did everyone make out this year. Hope you saw more than me.
Name: Sweeney
Subject: Gun Raffles
Date: 12/27/2004
Anyone have experience w/ organizing gun raffles? I'm collecting fund raising ideas to off set the cost of the sprinkler system so we can keep earning interest on the principle in the endowment fund.
Name: Chumpy
Subject: Holidays
Date: 12/20/2004
Holiday Greetings, All! Congratulations, Krusty.
Name: Higgins
Subject: Bring orange
Date: 12/20/2004
Anyone who will be hunting with us during the Smokepole Drives is hereby advised to bring fluorescent orange clothing. We'll be driving some pretty thick areas, and although not required by the Game Commission, wearing orange is a good idea for safety's sake. A hat and vest will suffice. See you on the 8th.
Name: Kevin 'Krusty' Walter
Subject: Engaged
Date: 12/12/2004
Got engaged on Friday Dec 10 in the Outer Banks, NC. Her name is Stacie for those who never met her. We live in Northern Va. Happy Holidays to all! Kevin
Name: Higgins
Subject: ATTENTION SMOKEPOLERS!!!
Date: 11/30/2004
The second annual Tau Phi Delta Smokepole Drives will take place Saturday, January 8. Anyone is welcome, provided you have a muzzleloader (or archery) license and the required antlered/anterless tag(s). Remember that an unfilled back (buck) tag may be used statewide to harvest an antlerless deer with a flintlock in the primative-arms season. We will be hunting near State College (WMU 4D) as well as in Rothrock State Forest. Last year we had around 12 guys participate, and we moved a pile of deer. Several smokey blasts were fired, but none were true. We hope to change that this year. With a little help from the weather (last year it rained), I'm confident that we will bring home some venison. Many hunters last year met at the House Friday night and lodged there. Plan is the same for this year. If you're interested or need more information, email me at higgins_308@yahoo.com or give me a ring at (703) 815-7023. CHK-BOOOOOOOOOOM!!!
Name: Higgins
Subject: Another bruin
Date: 11/25/2004
In addition to the three bear downed the first day, we found a fourth that was hit by Br. McHail during the same drive. Blood trail was washed away Monday afternoon by heavy rain, but Tuesday morning the gang went back to the area and located the dead bruin in some hellishly thick rhododendron. 440 pounds! Took all day to get it out of the woods. Wednesday, the hunt was called off due to heavy rain and horrendous hangovers. Another excellent season; look for more details in The Chronicles. Yeah, I'll get 'em done this time.
Name: Randy Bauman
Subject: summer forestry jobs
Date: 11/18/2004
The PA Game Commission is taking applications for a summer forestry job in southeast Pa. The work will included all aspects of forestry such as timber marking, GPS, herbicide application, deer fencing, and data collection. Workers would meet at the Southeast Region Office in Berks county and hours would be 7:30 to 4:00. Pay is $10.31 per hour. If you know anyone who is interested contact me at rbauman@state.pa.us or 717-484-0560. Application deadline is February 11,2005.
Name: Drew
Subject: MIA for Bear Drive '04
Date: 11/17/2004
While I did enjoy the weather of last years hunt, I will not be joining this years camp. I decided to use up my vacation chasing corn-raised deer in Indiana. Rumor has it that Br. Sweeney has countered the recent denial of the Hot-tub ritual by rental companies with the possible construction of a Sweeney-Tub. With this insider-trading tip, I have purchased stock in Duct-tape confidently. Good luck to all the hunters. Ayyyy-Ohhhhh.
Name: Kevin Walter
Subject: Bear Drives History
I am searching for stories and photos of Bear Drives of the past to redo the scrapbook. It looks good so far but there is a lack of info from 1993,94, and 95. Remember, 1995 was the year we got 5! Kevin Horner and Brian Rice, do you have any photos or stories to submit from your bear kills? Also any photos or stories from pre-1990 are needed, I have reports from 1974-88 but few photos. Send some to my email kwalter4466@aol.com if you wish to add to the scrapbook. Thanks a million!
Name: Haffley
Subject: I'll be there
Higgins I'll be there for the wonderous bear drives unless I get kicked out before they happen
Name: Higgins
Subject: Bear
Who is joining us for this greatest of seasons?
Name: Bill Lazarus
Subject: Hi from Minnesota
My compliments on the Taproot Newsletter and the website. The "Updates" in the newsletter were nice. I'm a professor in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota. I don't have any hunting stories to relate, but my wife, son, daughter and I did spend a few days canoeing up in the Boundary Waters of northern Minnesota last summer, which was nice.
Name: Kory Enck
Subject: Hi and Newsletter
Hello Tau Phi's! Excellent newsletter for Fall 2004. What a great idea and change for the better. Hats off for the effort. If anyone gets to the Lanc/Leb area look me up. Remember to keep Gene Odato in your prayers.
Name: Kristen Strong Albright
Subject: elk cookbook
Hi, all! My friend John Schlimm, a native of Elk County, PA, recently published a wild game cookbook. The Ultimate Elk Cookbook from the Heart of Elk Country (Stohn Books, September 25, 2004, $17.95) with more than 130 delicious recipes, using elk as the main ingredient (venison and beef can also be substituted). From appetizers, salads, and steaks to roasts, casseroles, and ethnic-inspired dishes, this cookbook is the ultimate kitchen, coffee table, and hunting camp eating guide and collectible souvenir for elk enthusiasts, hunters, cooks, and nature-lovers everywhere.The cookbook also contains a Foreword by J. Dart, President and CEO of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and a historical Preface by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation biologist Rawley Cogan along with an extensive resource guide listing elk hunting and preparation information, elk-related videos and DVD’s, books, books for children, and web sites. A portion of the royalties from the cookbook will go to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a very worthwhile cause. The Ultimate Elk Cookbook is available at www.stohnbooks.com or by visiting or calling the St. Marys Book Center (814-834-1631). Happy dining! Kristen Strong Albright Spring '92 wife of Jason Albright Fall 91'
Name: mark luchi
Subject: archery elk trip in 9/2005
a friend and i are planning an archery elk trip for september 2005. it is unguided, and we will be driving and camping. it will cost between $800-$1000. we have openings for 2 more hunters. you will need about 7 days off work to make it worth while. i lived in the area for many years and hunted this area a few times. contact me at mrksonluchi@aol.com or phone me at 570-788-0912. i can give you more details then. hope to hear from you.
Name: "Jungle" Jim Bryer , spr 93
Subject: bass tournaments
Hi to all brothers. I am the President of Holiday Park Bass Busters,a Pa BASS federation bass club. we are currently looking for new members for the 2005 season(boaters and non-boaters). If there is anybody in South Western Pa. that is interested in Tournament Bass fishing , e-mail compass281@aol.com also you can check my site out at www.hpbb.net Good luck this Hunting season.
Name: Kevin Walter "krusty"
Subject: Jobs!
Fellow Tau phis, the company i work for, Charles River Laboratories, have several aquatic/aquaculture positions available at the Nat'l Inst. of Health in Bethesda, MD. Our company raises zebrafish for cancer, human birth defects, and other genetically related conditions. If interested please notify me ASAP at kwalter4466@aol.com. Take care all!
Name: Ted Koncsol Sp 91
Subject: Hello
Superb job with the site. Anyone heard from Ray Nelling? Let me know about the golf tourney next year I will be up for it. Wanted to play this year but it wasn't in the cards. You guys are doing a wonderful job and hope to be up this fall for homecoming.
Name: Dawn
Subject: Spring '90 Little Sisters
We had a great pledge class. I would love to hear from any of my pledge sisters!! Dawn
Name: Rick
Subject: turkeys
Another one dead thanks to haffley's calling. 17 lbs 8 1/2 beard 3/4 in spurs.
Name: Haffley
Subject: Gobble Gobble
First I would like to say Krusty no body likes you now that that has been said The spring '04 turkey has been harvested and was a monster let me tell you what it was the biggest jake ever oh well but to make the day even better my brother and father also got their spring birds my dads first spring strutter so 3 hunters 4 hours and 3 dead turkey birds hope all is well with everyone except for you Shifty see you at the golf tourni
Name: Kevin "Krusty" Walter
Subject: VA Alumni?
Hello All! Just wanted to let you know that I have moved to VA. Since concrete seems to be the tree of choice here and crows and "mini" deer are the only animals, I am searching for new ventures. If any alumni in the Northern VA area or anywhere in VA reside, it would be great to find new hunting partners or an occasional place to hunt. My email is kwalter4466@aol.com and I am living in Burke. Hope all is well and Turkeys have been kind to you this spring! See everyone at the Golf Tourny.
Name: Mark Haffley
Subject: Correction
I appologize for the typo Br. Hockinson won the fly road
Name: Mark Haffley
Subject: Winners of the Spring Raffle
Congratulations to the winners of this semesters winners. Sean Sweeney won the trip on Lake Erie for 4, Mr. Hockinson won the Orvis fly rod and reel combo, Brian Tiegs won the portable fish finder, Raymond Maudie the II won the print, and Heath Rupert won the $25 gift certificate to Cabela's. Thanks again to all that purchased tickets for the raffle. With YOUR contributions we will be able to do a lot more this fall to encourage rush. Thank you guys very much.
Name: Richard Paine
Subject: hunting or fishing
anyone interested in hunting or fishing in Utah or Idaho let me know. I have been steelhead fishing the Salmon River in Idaho and fishing the green river, provo river and some local streams in Utah. I am planning an archery elk hunting trip in Idaho during the rut and I will be hunting Utah for about four months archery. The tags can be purchased over the counter so let me know. Seasons will be in Sept for Idaho and Sept til Dec in Utah.
Name: Tom Breslin, 1957 For
Subject: Web site etc
Great job on the web site. Hopefully it will draw out some more of us old timers to get back to showing some interest in the house. Anyone respond to the inquiry about the Geeseman's I would be interested also. I think Carl was in my class in 57
Name: Gary Swanson
Subject: Great Web Site
Just wanted to say hello to my old TPD's buddies(pledge class 1980). This web site is great; it is a great source for getting some emails out to old friends. I'm living in Erie County, where I hit the steelhead streams every weekend. Nice to see the house still has kept he "Bear Hunt" going. I enjoyed reading the hunting stories on this web site. The old memories came flooding back to me while I was reading. Earl, if you read this, I need a new TPD Bear Cap; mine from 1980 is getting a little worn. . . Thanks, Gary Swanson (GBSwanny@hotmail.com)
Name: Tanya Lelo
Subject: Alumni Dinner
Hi everyone! The website looks fantastic. Sorry I haven't been around lately, but work keeps me very busy. I think I might be able to make it to the local alumni dinner, but I would like to get more info. Namely, what time do we need to be there and who do we need to contact if we are coming? I updated my address and phone number on the "update" page, so you can get in touch with me. Also, I guess I have some news. After five years with Al, we are finally getting married this October. It will be a very small wedding in Jersey Shore, so I'll try to get you a picture or two, if you're interested. Hope everyone is doing well. Also, let me know if you would like me to get involved again with the little sister's program. I'll do what I can. P.S. Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it to South Seas this year. I've been photographing Dave Martin's Bullride Mania the past few years and it falls on the same day. I'll be in Harrisburg that whole weekend. Sorry! Keep in touch. Satan aka Tanya
Name: Membership Chair
Subject: Spring raffle
The spring and fall raffles as well as homecoming are very expensive. Each semester we put a lot of effort into getting good prizes and each year we get about the same response. We send out 696 newsletters to alumni with only 40 to 50 returns each semester. The prizes this semester are outstanding and well worth a two dollar ticket to have a chance to win. The spring raffle supports the membership fund and gives us the chance to do better things to increase membership at the house. If you are not interested in the spring raffle then maybe just do a fall raffle to cut down on costs. If you have any feelings towards this fell free to contact me at mah400@psu.edu and let me know if you fell one way or another. Thank you.
Name: Tom Lupp: AKA Chimp
Subject: Seasonal Job
Ayone looking for a short term seasonal job in the woods check out this job with the Appalachian Trail Conference. http://www.appalachiantrail.org/about/jobs.html
Name: Br. Armusik
Subject: Hello
Just wanted to check and to tell you guys that you have done a great job in creating an informative website. It is great to have a reference to find alumni via an email search. Everyone's address changes so much. Everything is great here. I just wanted to let everyone know Rebekah, Nadija and I are expecting another addition to the family. I can't wait to be a dad again. Nadija is 16 months and as cute as ever. She is already manipulating as ever. We hope everyone and their family is well. Take care. Br. Eric "Musik" Armusik armusik@yahoo.com http://www.armusikdesign.com/Index2.html
Name: Earl Hower
Subject: Looking for an Alumni too
Does anyone have contact information (address, phone & email) for Brothers Larry Geesaman and/or Carl Gesseman. Be sure to return information to both myself and Gene Odato (at: godato@pa.net), please. Earl Hower
Name: Drew
Subject: Lisa Schmidt's email
Hey folks, if anyone knows anything that can help out L.S. Lisa Schmidt below, you can find her email in the Tau Phi email directory in the "Alumni" section of the webpage. Thanks, Drew
Name: Paul and Lisa Schmidt
Subject: Looking for an Alumni
Hello! I am Lisa, a little sister from 1988. I married Br. 'Wallace" aka Paul Schmidt! Wondering if anyone has any information on Joe Kolodjie (I know I messed up the spelling of his last name.) He was the Phi in '89, I think. Last I heard he married Little Sister Alex Davis. I've been looking for them for a little while. Checked the Web site-don't see any possible connections. If you hear, let me know. I would appreciate it. Earl Hower sent me pictures of Bob's bear!! How awesome! Hope all is well with the House and the Brothers. Take care, Lisa
Name: Higgins
Subject: Bear Drive Chronicles
I hope to have the Chronicles completed by the middle of this week. The essential facts: On the second (and last) drive of the first day on a remote mountain near the Huntington/Mifflin county line, the Tau Phi Delta Bear Hunters downed two fine bruin. Br. Bob Fitterling used a 12-gauge shotgun with slugs to anchor a bear weighing 390 pounds dressed (460 live weight). It was Br. Fitterling's first bear in 16 years of hunting with the House. On his first-ever bear hunt, Pledge Shaun Doran dropped a bear with a single shot from his .243. Shaun's bruin weighed in at 297 pounds dressed (350 live weight). On Wednesday's first drive, a bear was sighted fleeing into a clearcut, but no shots were fired. In all, it was an excellent season when extensive scouting paid off with over 800 pounds of bruin. Details to follow in the Chronicles. For everyone hunting today (and the rest of the firearms deer season), good luck and be safe.
Name: Dave O'Barto
Subject: Shout Out
I don't having any thing important to discuss! Just wanted to say the web site is cool! Great job! Did I win anything at homecoming? I will not be part-taking in any bear hunting camps (PSU or Screamers). I burned all my family time hunting out west! Later Obo
Name: Trevor Adams
Subject: Hey Davis - Hey Phil
Nice to see you guys are still alive. I'm married to a beautiful Mexican gal (all white guys want to marry Mexican gals), 6 kids (we didn't get TV reception for a number of years). I live in Garden Valley, ID, the white water capitol of the US, work as a computer programmer and a river guide (rafting and kayaking). Great job on the web site Drew - it keeps getting better and better.
Name: Br. Hartzell
Subject: Lost pledge Brothers
Looking for Jack Ross and John Blackmore. Jack Capparell hope the family is well. Anyone with information to contact them please forward or pass on my info so that we can contact one another. Has been to long since we last spoke or scene each other. Great job on the web page. I will try to make it to the house on Tau Phi Delta day.
Name: Phil McGrath
Subject: Greetings!
Excellent job Br. Graves! Hi Davis! After going through the TPD website, it has brought so many memories back and realizing what a special place this fraternity really is. I live in Pottstown, PA working for DCNR at French Creek State Park, happily married to Jane (who I met at a Rush party we had in Spring '84), two boys Tyler 9, Diller 5. Keep up the great work guys! (Any Spring '84 pledge classmates out there?)
Name: Dave Messics
Subject: Nothing Important
Just wanted to say hello. Great site, glad to see it up and running. Hope to hear from some brothers! For me, I'm doing great, still in Julian, PA working for RMEF. Happily married with 2 kids. Patrick 4, Megan 20 months.
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Last Updated: March 5, 2010
New Site Created: September 7, 2003
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