Sigma Nu - University of Southern California

PAGE 5 W hy an "alumni" event? The term "alumni" derives from the Latin phrase, "to nourish or be nourished." The "old boy network" is a presumed, unacknowledged system of association between friends, especially those who attend school or a university together, used for mutual assistance. As alumni of the University of Southern California Sigma Nu Epsilon Omicron Chapter, we have a responsibility to nourish. The USC Sigma Nu "Old Man" Golf Tournament took place this year on September 9th at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Course in Mission Viejo. The tournament has been operating since 1985 and was originally established by Mike Mekjian '80, EO 915. The event was originally a gathering of some 20 or so alumni and spouses where we played volleyball and barbecued at Doheny Beach down in Dana Point Since then it's evolved into the annual USC Sigma Nu "Old Man" Golf Tournament. While it was originally intended as a casual gathering, in the early 2000s we decided it should be used to give back and to nourish our active Chapter. Scholarships are an ultimate objective. We intend to establish a core fund to be used to derive an annuity to distribute to the active Chapter. If we can establish a fund to which we can add annually, it can be used to offset expenses of the alumni Chapter. Our scholarship fund has added, on average, less than $750 a year, and we are up to nearly $18,000 in our fund today. Our objective is to begin to use the annual gains to provide for the annual scholarship. Raising $25,000 with a 5% return would generate a $1,250 scholarship, and we will continue to add base funds to the account. If we can make the baseline more attractive and less expensive to pledges and actives, it can certainly add to strengthening the overall character of the organization by not losing pledges and actives due to costs. It's a simple but helpful gift to many student pledges and actives. The tournament is a great time to see friends and meet new ones. It is not just about the golf! It is more about getting together with friends and giving back to the active Chapter through scholarship. Fraternally, Chris Schaller '82, EO 982 Alumni Update CHAPTER ETERNAL Stanley E. Halverson '46, EO 402 entered Chapter Eternal as a resident of Wildomar, Calif. He is missed dearly by family, friends, and Epsilon Omicron brothers. Charles L. Strouss Jr. '48, EO 446 entered Chapter Eternal on September 10, 2015, as a resident of Phoeniz, Ariz. After graduating from USC, Charles followed in his father's footsteps and joined him at Jennings, Strouss and Salmon, PLC, which specializes in oil and gas, municipal bond financing, and representing the State of Arizona. Charles had been an avid golfer since boyhood at the Phoenix Country Club, where he served as both board member and president. He was an early member of the Phoenix Art Museum Men's Council, was recognized as Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year, and served on the Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara, and three daughters, Julie, Nancy, and Laurie. ALUMNI NEWS B.J. Hansen '44, EO 482 was overjoyed to receive his 70-year alumni pin and celebrated his 90th birthday this spring. Bobby looks forward to participating in the 50th alumni waterpolo game and takes pride in being the oldest alumnus to score a goal. He and his wife, Helene, have four children, Mimi, Jody, Cherokee, and Nicole, and live in Culver City, Calif. E-mail: surfanning48@gmail.com Mike Hugill '72, EO 750 stays active by performing in musicals, taking care of his 1935 Ford, and traveling with his newlywed w i f e , D e b i , w i t h w h o m h e reconnected at a high school reunion. Mike has two children, Cameron and Katie, and lives in San Jose, Calif. E-mail: travler_121@hotmail.com Mike Hugill '72, EO 750 cruises in his vintage automobile during the San Jose Veterans parade last November. (Right) Mike Hugill '72, EO 750 and his wife, Debi, enjoy their trip to Bruges, Belgium. Remembering Brother Rick Morrisset '73 I had the pleasure of rooming with Rick Morrisset '73 in the Sigma Nu house during our senior year at USC. We shared the front room on the lower floor facing the Theta and Pi Phi houses—not a bad view. Rick was the consummate ROTC student. Seemingly very straight-laced and organized. He was all that but a lot more. Rick was an enigma because "white men CAN jump!" He could jump through the roof and demonstrated that on the basketball and volleyball courts, including impromptu basketball games behind the house, with his excellent athletic ability. Rick and I had some epic Table Tennis games and we both lost only once in two years of IFC competition. I prevailed over him in the semis our junior year and he returned the favor to beat me in the finals our senior year. I will always remember that year he dated a young lady named Rickie, and we constantly played the Steely Dan record "Rickie don't lose that number" just to rib him a little. Living with someone can put a different perspective on how you view them, but with Rick what you saw was what you got. After his U.S. Navy service, Rick was a CPA and acquired a law degree from Pepperdine. He had a CPA practice in Camarillo, Cafli., and resided there most of his life. He moved to the Pacific Northwest in his later years, and was taken by cancer last summer. He is survived by his son, Robbie, a freshman at the University of Washington. Rick was a kind, generous, and true brother. He will be missed. Fraternally, Robert Dreyfuss '73, EO 760 Brothers Promote Scholarship and Camaraderie Through "Old Man" Golf Tournament

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