A FACEBOOK PHOTO OF FOUNDER DOUG WEST

I copied this photo of our Founder Doug West from a recent Facebook entry.

Founder and President of The Phi Delta Psi - Doug West

FOUNDERS JOHN BROCKWAY AND DOUG WEST

Founders John Brockway and Doug West, taken a few years back at John's ranch in Montana.

FIVE PHI DELT FOUNDERS WILL BE AT OUR FEB. 18TH LUNCH.

We have an informal Phi Delt lunch every 3rd Thursday of the month at Barone's Pizza near Valley College Woodman and Oxnard. at 1pm.
Feb. 18th
This time founders Steve Falk and Grady Talbot are driving founder Doug West here for the event. Doug is recovering from a stroke and seems to be doing pretty good. It would be very cool if you could join us.

This is the largest gathering of our founders since I pledged in the late 50s.............. don't forget to rsvp to Jerry Fecht for the occasion.

DOUG WEST PLANS TO JOIN US FOR FEBRUARY LUNCH

Many of you have never had the chance to meet Doug West, the founder of Phi Delta Psi. He, along with founders Steve Falk and Grady Talbot are planning to be at our February Phi Delt lunch at Barone's in Valley Village on Feb. 18th. That's the 3rd Thursday in February. This time, it would be a good idea for an rsvp to Jerry Fecht, so that Barone's can handle us all.

FOUNDER DOUG WEST SUFFERS STROKE

Founder Doug West at September 2008 lunch. Photo by Gerald Fecht for the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley - (click on image to enlarge)

We just received this message from our Founder Bob Paul:
After you folks (Doug West, Grady Talbot, Bob Robar and Jerry Fecht) had lunch with Doug West, the next day, he had a stroke. He does not have any feeling on his left side. He can move his arm and leg, so (isn't) walking. He is in Northridge Hospital and in re-hab until October 15th.
My wife and I will be in Ventura, California for Thanksgiving. I plan to come into the Valley and would like very much to see some of the Frat guys.
Good luck - Bob Paul"

ODESSY LUNCH WITH FOUNDERS WEST AND TALBOT

Brother Bob Robar - Fall 1957 - A founder and President of Beta Chapter. Retired Captain Los Angeles Fire Department (click on image to enlarge)


Founder Grady Ellis Talbot - Retired Attorney - Board of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley


Founder Douglas West - Realtor - Carpenteria, California

THE PHI DELT SPIRIT - THERON ives

Letter from Theron Ives 26 February, 1963 -(click on image to enlarge)

This last Tuesday Founders Grady Talbot and Doug West invited Br. Bob Robar and me to join them for lunch at the Odessy Restaurant in Granada Hills. (I hadn't been there in at least 20 years and it was not an iota different.) As with every Phi Delt reunion dinner or lunch, the question of "what made Phi Delta Psi so different?" came up. It's always the same... loyalty. And, loyalty in the face of discomfort, inconvenience or even danger. :Is this the kind of guy who will come and rescue me in the middle of the night, without making excuses."
On the way home, I stopped at Bob Robar's to pick up a box of mixed stuff. Original minutes of Gamma and Beta Chapters. Minutes from the original Topanga Canyon stable and a bunch of pictures. I'll already stated posting them for your enjoyment.
There was one letter among the things - A letter from A3C Ives, Theron B. AF1975950581 - Mail Room 4, Box 4698
Chanute AFB Illinois
Dear Brother Jerry,
Please find enclosed $2.00 deposit for the Maple Leaf Ball. Do not know where I'll be stationed in October but hope to make it to the Ball near or in California.
Will graduate from school here in April, will then get my orders to my new base.
Hope to see all of my Brothers then. Brother Terry
Please credit $2 to my name.
Home address:
Terry B. Ives Beta Chapter
8386 Ponce Avenue, Canoga Park, California

FOUR OF PHI DELTA PSI'S FOUNDERS

Founders of Phi Delta Psi Fraternity - c. 1961 - Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 2008 (click on photo to enlarge)
This snapshot shows Founders (l to r) Doug West, Steve Falk, Don Taggart and Grady Talbot. It was taken during The Maple Leaf Ball.

DOUG WEST'S PARTY SPRING 1961

Doug West's Going Away Party Spring 1961 - Photo in the Archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley - 2008 Photo # 5WestS61 (click on photo to enlarge)
Doug West kicks back with a girl friend at his Going Away Party

Doug West's Going Away Party Spring 1961 - Photo in the Archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley - 2008 Photo # 7WestS61 (click on photo to enlarge)
Doug West kicks back with a girl friend at his Going Away Party

Doug West's Going Away Party Spring 1961 - Photo in the Archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley - 2008 Photo # 6WestS61 (click on photo to enlarge)
Doug West kicks back with a girl friend at his Going Away Party

PARTY FOR DOUG WEST SPRING 1961

Doug West's Going Away Party Spring 1961 - Photo in the Archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 2008 (click on photo to enlarge) Photo: 2WestS61

Doug West's Going Away Party Spring 1961 - Photo in the Archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 2008 - Photo: 3WestS61
Br. Gary Smith is at the wheel of the car.

Doug West's Going Away Party Spring 1961 - Photo in the Archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley 2008 - Photo: 4WestS61
Br. Gil Ramelli is seated on blanket with girl. (source: Alan Aquino)