OUR BROTHER CHET SWENSON IS LEADING THIS NATIONAL FIGHT

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PCRI Insights, August 2013 Vol. 16, No. 3 Lunch with Ryan O'Neal and Duke Bahn, MD Mark Scholz, MD Ryan O'Neal (Love Story, Paper Moon) shares his journey with prostate cancer and discusses his experience with focal cryotherapy treatment by Dr Bahn. New Studies Presented at the ASCO and AUA Annual Meetings  Mark Scholz, MD Dr. Mark Scholz discusses the highlights of the 2013 American Urological Association (AUA) Conference - San Diego and the 2013 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Conference - Chicago. New Biomarker Tests for Prostate Cancer Dean Foster, MD Dr Foster highlights 9 different pathology tests for prostate tissue, discussing how they are different, the pros and cons of each, and access to these tests.  Understanding Survival Statistics Jan Manarite Senior Educational Facilitator Jan Manarite discusses how the word "survival" is more than a statistic and demonstrates the importance of understanding its true definition. 2013 Prostate Cancer Conference **September 6-8 in Los Angeles** * Agenda * Entertainment * Registration Form Strength Training: Inspiration for Circulation Joseph Aviel and Dean Foster, MD Dr. Dean Foster and Strength Trainer Joseph Aviel show an exercise that will keep your heart and lungs at the top of their game, circulating as much oxygen as possible to your body. Food for Thought Jeanne Foster If you want to get lots of veggies and rest the digestion, juicing is a great and delicious choice. Alter the ingredi­ents to your taste. PCRI would like to thank everyone who came out to help raise awareness at Dockweiler State beach on July 20th!

UPDATE ON Br. FRANK NEMECEK

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Frank W. Nemecek

      Brother Frank W. Nemecek was initiated into the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity in the Spring of 1966. He graduated from San Fernando Valley State College (now CSUN) in 1971. Three years later Frank graduated from Southwestern University School of law. He has practiced law since that time.

     In 1978, Frank Nemecek opened his own firm in Sherman Oaks, California. His company specializes in malpractice law and in 2013 has over 20 lawyers. From the onset of his career, Frank has been a trial lawyer, and continues to the present to try 1 to 3 jury trails a year. His firm handles business litigation and defends professionals, primarily lawyers, charged with malpractice.

       In 1971, Frank married Joan, an Omega from Pierce College.They have two children, David, 35 and Jennifer, 31, both are lawyers. Their son David is a mergers and acquisitions lawyer with a national law firm in Los Angeles. Their daughter Jennifer worked for her father’s firm for four years and recently moved to Chicago where she is in the public relations business.

        When their daughter started secondary school, Joan began work selling residential real estate in the Southeast San Fernando Valley. In 2013, Joan is a realtor with Coldwell Banker in Studio City.

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NEMECEK AND COLE ATTORNIES AT LAW

15260 Ventura Boulevard

Suite 920

Sherman Oaks, CA  91403

Br. BOB MALONE

Brother Bob Malone joined us at our July Phi Delt lunch at Barone's in Valley Glen.

Robert K. Malone

Brother Robert Malone was born in1942 in Flushing, New York. He graduated from Birmingham High School in the San Fernando Valley in June of 1960. Brother Malone was initiated into the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity in the Spring of 1961.

When Bob finished his studies at Pierce College, he transferred to a university where he earned his Bachelor's degree and later a California State Teaching Credential. He worked during college at a decorative glass company, making customized mirrors. Later he taught elementary school in Saugus and in the nearby Sulphur Springs School District. He retired from teaching after 28 years.

In 2004, Bob and his wife Lynette have been married for 40 years. They share two sons Robert K. Malone III and Matthew. Bob's chief interests lie in computers, technology, cooking, current events and music.      

YOU MIGHT WANT TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE MUSEUM OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Br. Jerry Fecht has to admit that working to bring about The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is hard work, but somebody has to do it. (click on image to enlarge it.)

Br. SCOTT MOTTO

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Scott Motto at the July 2013 Phi Delt lunch.

Brother Francis Motto was born on the 22nd of March. He graduated from North Hollywood High School. Called "Scott," he was initiated into the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity in the Spring of 1961. After he completed Pierce College, Scott joined the United States Navy. 

After the great Northridge earthquake of 1993, Scott and his wife Barbara decided to move to Dubuque, Iowa, where she was from.  The Mottos have two children.

Scott enjoyed a thirty-year career in institutional investments with Bank of America until his early retirement.

In 1994, Scott volunteered to do lighting for the local Grand Opera House . He became the Technical Director and has been involved ever since. During his eleven years as a volunteer, he has been fortunate enough to see significant upgrades to the technical capabilities of the theater. These included entirely new lighting and sound systems, both of which continue to be upgraded for the benefit of our audiences. He is looking forward to opening up the fly space and finally having a level floor on the stage.

“I was 22 years old when I got out of the Navy and decided that a full time job and part time college would be the right mix.  I interviewed for a job at Litton Industries for a tech job, something I had done in the service.  The man interviewing me suggested that if possible, I ought to change that mix to full time college and part time work.  A very generous and understanding dad, agreed with that interviewer and allowed me to enroll at Pierce College. 

Two things changed my life from that point on.  One was to be accepted by Phi Delta Psi and the life long friends and brothers that I gained.  The other was the solid counseling that interviewer gave me.  Oh yeah, his name is Evan Maas and he was the Dean of Men Students at Pierce College.  If you're out there Evan, Thank You.  And Thank You to all my Phi Delt brothers.”

JULY PHI DELT LUNCH HAS GREAT TURNOUT

When word got out that Brother Scotty Motto would be at our July Phi Delta Psi lunch at Baroni's Pizza in Valley Village, we got a great turnout. Attending were; Tom Montes (Beta), Rod Davis (Alpha), Jerry Fecht (Alpha), Dale Alexander (Alpha), Clem Boyland (Beta) Lee Preisler (Beta), Pete Ruiz (Alpha), Steve Falk (Founder), Grady Talbot (Founder), Jim Reeves (Beta), Joe Palazzola (Beta), Bob Malone (Beta), Arnold Levy (Alpha), Gary Fredburg (Alpha), Phil Gatch (Beta), Scott Motto (Beta), Jerry Berns (Beta), Robb Miller (Beta), and John Witmsatt. 
The ghost of Founder Don Taggart appeared several times and attempted to disrupt the lunch, but failed.
Some talk about a reunion - maybe at the Chumash Casino resort near Santa Inez in Santa Barbara County - golf for McAlevey and Olson, gambling for the rich and less active, a tour of the wine country or a 12 step meeting - or both, the old mission Santa Inez (at our ages, not a bad idea), bike paths and nearby Solvang.  If it's too expensive we'll shine it on.

Br. DAVID BALL

We are beginning to catch up on the history of Br. Dave Ball. Here's what I have about Dave

in our Maple Leaf Society notes:

Br. Dave Balle was born in Los Angeles in 1940. He attended James Francis Polytechnic High School in North Hollywood, and was initiated into the Brotherhood of Phi Delta Psi Alpha Chapter in the Fall of 1960. He spent his business career selling and producing vitamin and food supplements.

Dave and his wife Marlene live in Rancho Cucamonga, California. 
Can't you just imagine Br. Art Hortze giving Dave his pledge name "germ".

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