Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2009, No.15 - Funky Engleman Unearthed!

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POETRY CORNER

THE ATO POET LAUREATE,

WELBORN SHAKESPEARE:

In response to the last Blog, that All-Time-Great Schwim-baggio, George Welborn sent around a poem he composed. I was moved by it.

Henceforth, in addition to "Schwimbaggio" - George is hereby dubbed "Welborn Shakespeare." Here is the "Bard’s" worthy Tick-a-lor Poem:

‘Twas the summer before reunion and all through the Nation,
The Tick-a-lors were planning a VU October vacation.

The now graying Brothers were snuggled all warm in their beds,
With visions of Whales Tales and wenches in their heads.

For soon there’d be drinking, Tales and carousing;
Just like the old days when their youth was arousing,

For a gathering was at hand and would be quite the site
If only the participants could still stay up late at night.

For the Class of ‘74 was the largest ever you see,
With an incredible, amazing amount of diversity.

Never a dull moment with such a range of personalities
Including jocks and swimmers and dealers and Yankees.

The diversity there seemed to impact them all,
With a number of great evenings they can barely recall.

Though from bad memory or alcohol it may not be clear
It is certainly known that there was always lots of beer.

And lucky for them that Alex and Laura were there,
For their patience and tolerance was beyond compare.

Providing food for their stomachs and advice for their ears
That was only appreciated later after a number of years.

So be forewarned all those that are brave enough to join in
You may have to wear name tags to still recognize a friend.

For damaged livers, medications, prostates and bladders
May have taken a toll on faces but it’s the spirit that matters.

So in spite of the decades of time that have passed,
And for me it has all gone way, way too fast,

I would be most delighted to again see my old friends
At the ATO reunion where the fun never ends.

George Welborn
678-644-9376

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George, I think I can speak for all of the Brothers when I say, thank you for your poem, and we will be extremely delighted to see you, as well!

FUNKY ENGLEMAN UNEARTHED!:

So, I get this e-mail from ATO Brother D.R. Flower, - he found Don "Funky" Engleman dme0816@yahoo.com as follows:

"Larry,

I have a newbie for you. I recently had contact with another Tic brother - Don Engleman, class of ’78. I mentioned the blog and he had not heard of it but was interested. I will leave it in your worthy hands (fingers) to send a formal invitation.
His email address is: __

"I love all my ATO Brothers"

D.R. Flower"

If you have followed the Blog from its inception, you’ll know the Blog has been on Funky’s trail, searching for him since 2006, see Archives, Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2006, No.58.

Ironic that Funky would surface now - several months after the 2008 Reunion, which would have been Funky’s 30th.

Funky, I recall the day you (a pledge) and I (erstwhile co-Pledge Trainer) worked on painting the Fence we built - with creosote. I told you that day,

"Funky, this (creosote) is some mighty funky shit, the vapors are about to gag me!"

Thanks, D.R. - masterful work, my Brother!

BETA PI BLOG WELCOMES DON "FUNKY" ENGLEMAN!

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BETA PI BLOG ROSTER STATS: As of June 25, 2009, the Blog roster stands at 97 Beta Pi brothers, 89 Tick-a-lo men online who have e-mail addresses, and 8 ATO Girlfriends-o-Yore. If you have an e-mail address on a Brother, or sister - don’t sit on it - DO IT!

VTL,

Larry Simons
Beta Pi, 72