Parker Weil, Beta Pi ’85, organizer of Faux Founders Day 2025, could not have chosen a better date or location for the event. A slightly chilly day and a tavern that provided the entire rear section of the establishment to Beta Pi brothers set the stage for one of the most successful Faux Founders Days.
Olde City Cheesesteak & Brew (Olde City) at 66 Madison Avenue, near 27th Street, in New York City, was the place. Ownership of Olde City includes Scott Krase, Beta Pi ’86, and a PiKA from Gamma Lambda, Lehigh University. Olde City has a decidedly Philadelphia ambience as a bar that presents itself as the place to view Philadelphia sports teams, both collegiate and professional, on their many televisions. The walls are covered with posters, banners, flags, photos, and pennants displaying Philadelphia-based teams and Penn State University.
Personalized service kept the drinks flowing to an appreciative crowd. Brothers were able to order delicious cheesesteaks, fries, wings, and burgers. As brothers gathered in small groups to discuss family, careers, and recent events in their lives, the noise level was very loud.
Approximately 23 Beta Pi brothers were there enjoying beverages, food, and conversation.
Among the brothers in attendance were:
Alan Shaffran ‘84 Bruce Derringer ’87 Hank Weiss ‘85
Alan Frost ‘84 Seth Shulman ‘89 Jeff Tepper ‘84
Nicholas Grad ‘88 Ari Horowitz ’87 Reed Slogoff ‘87
Jon Belmonte ’87 Rob Epstein ‘83 Steven Wayne ’85
Morty Cohen ’65 Ken Esterow ’83 Zev Abraham ’84
Andrew Gold ‘85 Ross Weiner ’80 Scott Tolchin ’86
Kyle Solomon ’87 Michael Seeve ’87 Larry Israeloff ’83
Parker Weil ’85 Brad Silver ‘86
Sorry to anyone who attended and is not named above.
Once again, Parker Weil promised everyone a good time and delivered on his promise. Thanks to Parker for his hard work organizing the event. When asked how he is able to bring so many Pikes together each year, he replied, “We like each other”.
Faux Founders Day 2026 has not yet been scheduled. The date, time, and location will be provided in later communications. All Beta Pi brothers should look forward to this event. No matter when you were initiated, you are always welcome. If you missed it this year, you missed a great time. Don’t miss it next year. If you live in the N.Y.C. area, gather brothers from your era and join the fun. You will not be sorry. Start your own annual get-together.
