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,
pictures, 
links, Archives of previous issues, and 
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.
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.
Link. But nothing is perfect. * * *
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
Steven Floose Starr, and Frank Buck Biller, my best friends to this very day. VTL, Larry Simons Beta Pi, Pledged Spring 1972BETA 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 SimonsBeta Pi, 72
13 comments:
FRANK BILLER CONFIRMATION:
"Hey Frank,
I will be at dinner Saturday night for Homecoming.
Buck"
FROM JERRY NEUBURG, Julu 6, 2011:
"Those are some keepers Larry.
That's my old van that George, Marlon, Cindy Love and I drove to Atlanta to visit Cindy's parents on the way to the fateful last trip to Eleuthera. I've been going back occasionally to the Rainbow Inn near Hatchet Bay.
www.rainbowinn.com love it. Last time there spent a night jammin with Lenny Cravitz. who uses the inn as his take out delivery provider.
My regular e mail is jneuburg@1stmarinerbank.com
Loan officer who is still in the business believe it or not.
Jerry"
TO JERRY: Great to hear from you -glad to hear you are doing well - if you don't come to Reunion this year, I hope you'll come in 2012 fror Class of 77.
Larry
DUB MARTIN - 90% REUNION CONFIRMATION, July 6, 2011:
"Highly likely. About 90 pct sure.
Doug"
TO DUB: Frickin'-Awesome!
FROM JACK NICHOLS - REUNION CONFIRMATION, July 6, 2011:
"That's the plan.
Jack Nichols
Cell 678-576-2343"
TO NICK: Frickin' Stupendous!
FROM BILL WHALEN - REUNION CONFIRMATION, July 6, 2011:
"Sure,
When?
Living a sane existence in a basically insane society"
TO THE MIGHTY SCHMEAT: Un-frickin'-believably-Out-frickin'-standing!
Schmeat - I want you to write this down: October 21 & 22nd. I also want to to inform Vanderbilt of your address, so you can receive a Reunion packet. Check out the website: www.vanderbilt.edu/alumni.
Let the Tic-a-lor Red Carpet unfurl!
FROM CHRIS PAGE - REUNION REGRETS, July 6, 2011:
"Will be on Mackinac Island in Michigan that weekend. 30th anniversary.
Maybe next year."
TO BIRDMAN: Happy Anniversary! We'll miss you.
Vinny Starr has the same situation - every year he and Gwen take a trip to celebrate their anniversary - he's made it to Reunion most years, but last year he bowed out.
But you are The Birdman, with your wings you can just fly where ever, no? As in, be in 2 places at once?
Think about Mars-Attack Island -just think about it -
(hypnosis) VU Reunion is an excellent Anniversary Destination, destination, destination
FROM JACK MUENCH - REUNION CONFIRMATION, July 6, 2011:
"Nick, you should really try to come. We've had great groups the last few years. I hope you'll join us. Muenchy"
TO MUENCHY: Frick'n-Hey! The gang's well-oiled! Looking forward to another episode of Muenchy-Descends-on-Nashville!!
GAME INFO - FROM ANN POLK SIMONS, July 7, 2011:
"VU Homecoming Game:
Vanderbilt vs. Army, Saturday October 22,2011, kick-off time TBD.
Go Dores!"
FROM BECKY BRUNING MANYAK, July 8, 2011:
"Hey Larry.... Caught me on vacation w/ my family at Lake Hartwell in northeast GA. Tubing, jet-skiing, card and dice games.... life is good. I did see that pic of Denham you posted recently. You should resend those postings to her at bejasy12@gmail.com. I do believe that should get to her. Just was in Greenville, SC and had lunch w/ Molly Moon, class of '77. She also hung out w/ some ATOs in her day. We were fondly reminiscing about VU and Nashville. I was back home in Louisville, KY for my high school reunion in June and had a great time seeing Kathy and D. Price... always a treat. Betty Ingle Bach is coming to the DC area in August so Degerberg and I will have a good visit with her. Good times w/ my Vandy friends....
My best to you and Ann!! Becky Bruning Manyak"
TO BECKY: Thanks! Sounds like you're having a great vacation. I will forward to Becky Denham. Molly Moon is welcome to join the blog - we are slowly but surely building up the roster of gal-pals! As close as D. Price and Kathy are, I wish they'd visit more - D. Price is one of my favorite guys. Give my best to the fabulous Betty and Karen, it was so great being with you all last fall. I'll tell Ann you said hi! Never met your husband, bring him next time?
Larry
ELLISTON PLACE SODA SHOP NEWS - FROM ANN POLK SIMONS, July 22, 2011:
The building owners and The Elliston Place Soda Shop have come to an agreement and a new 5 year lease has been signed.
Be sure to stop by during Homecoming and have a milkshake to help support them! :)
Ann Polk Simons
FROM MARTY HEFLIN:
Goodness and light return to the earth!
Oh wait-that was just my large chocolate malt from Elliston's!
Marty Heflin
Managing Partner, M2H Group
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
FROM LURCH, July 22, 2011:
"I will be out of the office starting 07/22/2011 and will not return until 08/03/2011.
I have no ability to communicate until my return 8/3"
FRANK COLLINS UPDATE, August 2, 2011:
Frank asked me to post this info -
Vanderbilt University Undergraduate Reunion Program
PMB 407723 | 2301 Vanderbilt Place | Nashville, TN 37240-7723
(615) 322-6034 | reunion@vanderbilt.edu | website
Frank, we'll be on vacation from Aug 6 to Aug 20th. Be well,
Larry
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