Third Annual NYC Beta Pi Dinner a Huge Success
On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, the third annual NYC Beta Pi dinner, organized by Jeff Kaufman, and hosted by Adam “Murray” Amsterdam, was held at the Penn Club, 30 W.44th St., New York City.
A loud and spirited cocktail hour was held prior to dinner as 43 Beta Pi Alumni, primarily from the initiation years ’80 to ’85, renewed old acquaintances. This year also brought a large contingent of Beta Pi alumni initiated in the late 70’s.
As the crowd broke off into groups of two, three, and four, brothers could be seen moving from one group to another. It certainly seemed that the 70’s and 80’s were being fondly remembered, as well as the manner of drinking beer: straight from the bottle. As the brothers circulated throughout the room, the energy and vibrancy of that era was apparent. As expected, it was a lively and fun evening.
The Smythe winning chapters of this generation are the epitome of Pi Kappa Alpha’s purpose for existence: “For the establishment of friendship on a firmer and more lasting basis”. The life-long friendships that were formed approximately 40 years ago still exist to this very day.
After a buffet style dinner, very short speeches were made. Jeff Kaufman thanked all who came and made special mention of Bruce Wolfson ’71 having been presented the International Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity’s highest achievement award, the Loyalty Award. Jeff’s question to the gathering, whether scheduling the dinner only two weeks prior to Christmas was the right time, brought an enthusiastic positive response. Expect the next dinner to be scheduled similarly.
As President of the Beta Pi Alumni Association, Ross Weiner spoke to the importance of keeping all Beta Pi alumni aware and involved with the fraternity and the necessity of having sufficient funds to continue the monthly newsletters and Slices. The event continued long after the speeches. A good time was had by all.
Below is a list of all those who attended:
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Jeff Abramowitz |
Jim Adelsheim |
Buddy Altus |
Adam Amsterdam |
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Tony Auteri |
Tom Brodie |
Rich Buchwald |
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Mark Cohen |
Morty Cohen |
Rob Epstein |
John Feder |
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Tom Fogarty |
Pete Gordon |
Michael Halpern |
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Jeff Himeles |
Adam Hodes |
Dave Horing |
John Joseph |
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Larry Israeloff |
Mitch Karig |
Jeff Kaufman |
Steve Kreichman |
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Jeff Lehman |
Michael Monheit |
Eric Morgenstern |
Lawrence Orans |
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Rob Oringer |
Ron Perilstein |
Ron Pillar |
Jimmy Post |
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Steve Potter |
Paul Reszutek |
Fred Rubin |
Greg Sembler |
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Michael Shein |
Bora Silva |
Rob Stavis |
Lee Weiner |
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Ross Weiner |
Sam Weinstein |
Steve Winston |
Bruce Wolfson |
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Ken Wyman |
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