Sep 25 2025

Pop Top Open 2025 Recap

This year’s Pop Top was played at the Pinecrest Golf Course in Richmond, RI on September 20, 2025. We played under blue sunny skies with the temp in the low 70’s. As usual, the course was in great playing condition. There was a moment of silence for deceased Brothers since last year’s Pop Top and include: Gerry Miller #22, Jim Zimmerman #143, Mugsy McGuire #307, Tok O’Donnell #247, Gary Gumowitz #442, Derek Zhou #1115, Tim Howard #1282. We had 71 golfers who participated in this year’s tournament. For the 11th year in a row, we had a new winning team. The team of Murphy, Peecher, Senberg and Merlino won with a score of -10 under. Second place went to Stapleton, Giardini, Farmer and Deeson with a score of -9 under. The long drive on the 3rd hole went Sean Sutherland and 2nd place went to Paul Merlino. Closest to the pin on the 5th hole was won by Steve Carter, 1ft 10 ½ inches while there was a tie for 2nd place between Brandon Parker and Steve Babiec. The tie breaker was won by Steve on a closest to the pin long putt. After the tournament, we enjoyed an Italian Buffet dinner on the outdoor patio. Many thanks to Glenn Stratton who ran the Pop Top Open for his 4th consecutive year but had to leave early for personal reasons. Andy Marcoux, Ken Fecteau and Joe Hart stepped in for the player registration and giving out gifts and prizes. Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s golf tournament and we hope to see you again in 2026. Next year’s Pop Top Open will be played at the same course on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10am.

Mar 25 2025

2025 Founder's Day

Phi Kappa Psi Rhode Island Beta Brothers! You are invited to attend the RI Beta Founder's Day Dinner on Thursday, April 10th, 2024 at 6pm, to be held at Santa Maria Di Prata Society Banquet Hall 29 Walnut Grove Avenue, Cranston, RI. This year's Founder's Dinner will celebrate one year at our new Chapter House located at 15 Upper Road! In attendance will be Alumni, Undergraduates along with Chuck Brandman, Phi Psi National Vice-President. We will also hold our annual AHC elections. Costs: $60.00 and to be paid at the door. Includes 1 drink ticket and 1 raffle ticket for a URI / Phi Psi Basket RSVP: April 4th to Brother Ryan Rocha at ryan.f.rocha@gmail.com Menu: tbd We look forward to seeing you all! Vinny … Vinny Prattico Phi Kappa Psi Alumni House Corporation President Mobile number 518-209-1407 Email: vp3beer@gmail.com https://www.phikappapsi.com/events/?utm_source=Phi+Kappa+Psi+Fraternity&utm_campaign=2b48ca0ad7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_01_30_04_28_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-f06a7d925a-111767229

Feb 26 2025

Recent Passings

Brs - It has been a tough stretch the past few months for RI Beta as we have lost 4 brothers. Please keep in your thoughts Br. Gerry Miller #22 (Feb. '25); Br Mike "Mugsy" Maguire #307 (Feb. '25); Br. Gary "Guit" Gumowitz #442 (Nov. '24); and, Br. Derek Zhou #1115 (Dec. '24). Amici & RIP Brothers

Sep 17 2024

Pop Top Open 2024 Recap

This year’s Pop Top was once again played at the Pinecrest Golf Course in Richmond, RI on September 14. We played under blue sunny skies with the temp in the low 80’s. As usual, the course was in great playing condition. There was a moment of silence for deceased Brothers Bob Adams (#13), Brad Carlson (#517) and Marian Bowers, wife of Bill Bowers who ran the Pop Top for many years. We had 70 golfers who participated in the tournament and a few who came for dinner only. Prior to the tournament, there was a long putting contest with hotdogs for everyone and prizes. This was hosted by the course owner. For the 10th year in a row, we had a new winning team. There was a tie for first place between the team of Bailey, Cunha, DiSanto and the team of Rego, Stratton, Kinch and Nasser. The tie breaker was won by Bailey, Cunha and DiSanto. Third place went to Stapleton, Deegan, Farmer and Giardini. The winning teams received gift cards to Dick’s Golf Galaxy/Dick’s Sport Stores. The long drive went to Dave Rego and 2nd place to Jon Bailey. Closest to the pin on the 8th hole was won by Dillon Schultz and 2nd place to Dave Turnquist. After the tournament, we enjoyed an Italian Buffet dinner on the outdoor patio. Many thanks to Glenn Stratton who ran the Pop Top for the 3rd consecutive year! Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s golf tournament. Next year’s Pop Top Open will be played at this same course on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10am.

Feb 04 2024

Founder's Day 2024

Dear Phi Kappa Psi Rhode Island Beta Brothers! You are invited to attend the Rhode Island Beta Founders Dinner on Friday, April 12th, 2024 at 6pm, to be held at Maria’s Cucina at 477 Broadway, Providence, Rhode Island. This year's Founder's Dinner is one for the books because we are thrilled to announce the completion of our new Chapter House located at 15 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI. We have matters to discuss and new brothers to meet, and we would appreciate your attendance. Dinner cost is $60.00 and can be paid at the door. All we ask is that you RSVP us by April 5th to Brother Ryan Rocha at ryan.f.rocha@gmail.com Dinner Menu • Salad / Rolls ……. Tortellini / w/ prosciutto • Chicken Parm …..Stuffed Sole Green Beans • Coffee Station ….Desert Station - cheesecake, cannolis, olive oil cake • w/ one Alcohol Beverage ticket We look forward to seeing you all! Vinny … Vinny Prattico Phi Kappa Psi Alumni House Corporation President Mobile number 518-209-1407 Email: vp3beer@gmail.com