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an Australian citizen, holding dual citizenship found that Facebook is (I am currently reading
with the USA. It seemed a bit odd to swear particularly a great tool for Merchant, Soldier, Sage by
allegiance to the Queen again after our dispute keeping in touch with family David Priestland.)
with England back 1776. and friends from around the
world. I have been happy What advice can
What are your thoughts on GMO to reconnect with so many you give the alumni
products? of them. My three-year- and young actives
I have no problem with GMO crops old daughter speaks to her about willingness
and their related products. It is a great tool/ grandparents overseas on a to relocate for their
technology that can advance food production weekly basis via a video chat. career?
well into the future, not unlike the advance in I strongly believe that
hybrid seed production in the early 1900s. Outside of work, what young people need to be
However, many people do not understand do you do for fun? exposed to the possibilities.
the underlying science, and I realize many Being a late starter, two When you are young,
people feel differently about the subject. young children now keep me opportunity is more
As such, GMO products should be very busy. Having a family valuable than immediate
appropriately labeled, giving consumers a at 55 is different than at financial reward. Too often,
choice and letting the market place determine 25. I also enjoy the farm, a self-imposed boundaries
the value and the outcome. garden, and an orchard, along with a variety are unintentionally set that will limit future
of livestock around the farm: cattle, chickens, opportunities. Be flexible! That includes
How do you stay in touch with your ducks, geese, and a dog. professionally, socially, and geographically.
ΚΔΡ brothers today? I travel quite a bit with work, domestically and
The modern technologies of email and the internationally; so, I enjoy the quieter moments
internet have made the world a significantly with a book or a cigar or maybe a glass of red in
smaller place. In the last four years, I have front of a fire at the farm, Mittagong Station. Leave A Legacy
Bill Paris ’87 Named Head of Heritage Society C Kappa Delta Rho long after you are gone.
onsider a lasting gift that will support
By including Eta in your estate plans, you ensure
The Kappa Delta Rho Foundation support the programs funded by the the long-term health and success of our fraternity.
board of trustees recently appointed foundation. Here’s what you and/or your advisor might need
Bill Paris ’87 to head the Heritage “For many of us, the foundation to know; the most common ways to include Eta
Society, which is the planned- didn’t even exist in our day. As an are through your will or life insurance. Sample
giving recognition society for the Eta, I had the good fortune to know language: I leave the sum of ($xxxxxx.xx or xx%
of my estate) to: Eta Building Association of Kappa
foundation. and interact with Al Borah ’32, who Delta Rho, tax ID number 37-6048873, /o the
c
According to Bill, “I’m really funded the creation of the foundation National Fraternity of Kappa Delta Rho, PO Box
pleased to help out in this role. Over back in 1984. So many brothers look 777, Latrobe, PA 15650, for their general purposes.
many years, I’ve had the opportunity at planned giving as a way to give
to meet with countless brothers from back more substantially from their Please Note: This information is not presented as
many chapters, all of whom had a terrific estate once their needs are met, whether that’s legal or tax advice. Always consult your advisors
experience in ΚΔΡ. So many give back annually endowing or adding to an existing scholarship, for questions you might have.
and genuinely appreciate their ability to help or just adding to the program endowments.”

What year is it?
We asked, and you responded!
Guesses: Larry Katz ’86: I see our winning
Homecoming float in the corner, and I think
that was around 1985.
The actual year is 1985. The photo was shared
by Don Russell ’70: I am third from the right
in the third row. Gary Miller ’72 is to my left
in the photo (my wife Liz is behind Gary and
to the left). Next is Ernie Sammann ’71. Next
might be Ernie’s wife, then Phil Troyk ’74.
Frank Czaja ’73 is in the middle, bent to the
left behind Fred Koziol ’73. Frank’s wife,
Darlene, is the blonde woman front and center.
Behind her to the right is a Martinek.

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