INITIATION OF BR. BRENT BRODY

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY       2012

The student members of the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity at Los Angeles Pierce College took their oaths of lifelong loyalty so seriously that their youthful bond still holds much of the group together in 2012. For example, 13 alumni "brothers" just shared a "13th hour" lunch at the Red Robin restaurant this June in Calabasas.

While kneeling, Brent Brody of Pierce College swears his lifetime loyalty to the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity before the Beta Chapter President Donald Collins. Standing at the podium was Paul Martz, the Fraternity's Pledge Master. At Paul's left standing is LeRoy D. Hunt the organization's Master of Rituals and Traditions, Seating at the right is Donald B. Taggart Founder and first President of the Fraternity. To the left are Bob Marko and Larry Tunison. Spring 1961.

Brent Brody went on to co-found Brent's Deli in Northridge, California. He later establishing a second Brent's Deli in Honolulu, Hawaii. (click on image to enlarge)

Photo number 5092 - Phi Delta Psi Archives - The Museum of the San Fernando Valley

MYSTERY PROCLAMATION

Br. Ron Lutz is sending The Museum a proclamation signed by the pledges of Beta Chapter concerning some issue. I'll study it when it arrives and catch you up.
Jerry Fecht
PS  I'm getting a lot stronger after being home from hospital. I left my gall bladder in Tarzana sounds a lot less romantic than I left my heart in San Francisco.

Br. FREDBURG MODELS HIS PALOMENO JACKET

Brother Gary Fredburg, VP of The Museum, models his North Hollywood's nightclub of the
60s-90s jacket. The Palomino was one of America's most important Country Music venues.

NOTE ABOUT THE LOSS OF BR. BRENT BRODY

I wanted to comment on Brent Brody passing. I can't seem to get
it posted. We were room mates in 61. He was a solid guy who worked very hard. He
was always loyal to his friends, family & Fraternity brothers. Haven't seen him for
several years but am sad he is gone.
Tom Shanley

Our own Roy LoBianco brought his Aunt Sally by the Museum Space this week. Roy was sporting his new cane from Yeman.

MAY PHI DELT LUNCH

A MESSAGE FROM JERRY BERNS GREETINGS PHI DELT BROTHERS This month's no host lunch will be on Thursday May 17th, 1pm, at the Red Robin Restaurant located at 24005 Calabasas Road in Calabasas. The Red Robin sign is prominent and directly off he Parkway Calabasas off ramp. If you have Phi Delt or San Fernando Valley photos or memorabilia please bring them along for The Museum's Archives. Don't have your history end up in someone's garage sale.

ALPHA ALUMS VISIT MUSEUM SPACE

When I arrived at The Museum of the San Fernando Valley's space at the Westfield Fashion Square Mall last week, three Phi Delt brothers from Alpha Charter were at the coffee shop across from the entrance.

Brothers Barry Ross, Gary Fredburg and Larry Pitsch.