Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2011, No.04 - Marlon Resurfaces

Beta Pi:

IS BETA PI BLOG WITHOUT ANY REDEEMING SOCIAL OR ARTISTIC MERIT?

YEA . . . . or

NAY?

Beta Pi Blog’s purpose: to bring ATO, Beta Pi Chapter Brothers and ATO Gal-Pals

together. The blog is not to be taken seriously - it is meant for fun.

The Beta Pi Blog is non-political. It includes pictures,

links, Archives of previous issues, and

other time-wasters. To get there, go to web address: http://beta-pi-blog.blogspot.com/ .

FROM THE MIND OF MARLON : For several years, Mark a/k/a Marlon McGann has been a contributor to Beta Pi Blog. In fact, Marlon was among the first honorees back in 2006 (see Archives, Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2006, No.11, July 2006).

For those of you who did not know Mark - he got his nick name because his face had uncanny resemblance to Brando.

Marlon was a face-man, our face-man. Marlon was the inspiration for the series of articles honoring

George a/k/a M-Link Ford, and Marlon helped us find that old-time great Tick,

Jerry a/k/a

Jerry Skids Neuburg (which is difficult because Jerry’s name has a spelling from East Uzbekistan).

So - that little bit of worthless history aside - today I get this cryptic note and picture from Marlon.

　

From the Way Back Machine; Marlon, Jeraldene and M. Link next to The Phoenix.

Marlon, we deduce - after all of your excellent contributions - that YOU are The Way Back Machine, which is richly deserved. The only thing lacking in the photo is an organ grinder for Link. But nothing is perfect.

　
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CLASS OF 1976 NEWS: FRANK COLLINS, the 5th Annual ATO Dinner Class of 76 Point man has notified me that plans are being made for the ATO Dinner. After deliberations, Frank’s Committee decided the Dinner should again be at Cabana, because of it’s proximity to campus, and because they have so successfully accommodated our group before, including impromptu Wales Tales.

Cabana is both Smoke-Free and Tales-Friendly.
　

The Dinner will be Saturday evening, after the Homecoming Game. October __, at Cabana, time to be announced. The Dinner will not interfere with any of Vanderbilt’s Homecoming festivities. If you are an ATO, and anywhere near campus at Homecoming, you must attend. Let Frank collinzes@gmail.com know so we can get a rough head-count.

　
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NEW INDUCTEE: Few things have made the blog more gratifying than being contacted by an old Tick-a-lor Brother. Every now and then, an Active ATO Brother contacts the blog, and this is a high honor.

Imaginary Ruffles and Flourishes sound, cymbals crash!

A few days ago, I received this e-mail today from Stephen Magli, a Beta Pi, Class of 2012:

Dear Mr. Simons,
My name is Stephen Magli. I am a fellow commodore (class of 2012) and Beta
Pi (Spring Pledge Class 09). Recently, one of my brothers sent a link to your
blog throughout the fraternity email list serv. While I am by no means a very
active brother, I just wanted to extend an invite of sorts and open a line of
communication with you. Being a Beta Pi clearly left its mark on you, and it
would be nice if you were to stop by the house next year and retell stories of
the fraternity back in the days. Hope you enjoy your summer.
Yours, Stephen Magli

TO STEPHEN: I am honored to receive your note, and kind invitation to the House. I am adding you to the blog e-list - and if you'll send me a picture (or cartoon image) that we can use to depict you, I'll write it up next blog. Looking forward to meeting you, and telling you many tales, falsehoods and slander regarding the infamous Steven Floose Starr, and Frank Buck Biller, my best friends to this very day. VTL, Larry Simons Beta Pi, Pledged Spring 1972
　

BETA PI BLOG WELCOMES ATO ACTIVE STEPHEN MAGLI, CLASS OF 2012!

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BETA PI BLOG ROSTER STATS: As of July 5, 2011, the Blog roster stands at 109 Tick-a-lo men online who have e-mail addresses (plus 6 Brothers who do not have e-mail), and 14 ATO Gal-Pals. The blog needs e-mail addresses, please share!

VTL,

Larry Simons
Beta Pi, 72