o : -3 •§ o Published by Chi lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS. MARCH, 1962 New Series Vol. XXVI April 8 Is Date! o p -i >- € Our Future Leaders Gold Bars for Five Chi lofa Men Fiji Historian Is Our SpeaKer For Pig Dinner 1 Among those receiving ccmmis April 8, has been set for the Dave Neupert '61, Danville; Dave "Gamma" Giest '60, Champaign; annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner. Festivities start Sunday morning, so plan to arrive early and shoot the bull with the brothers. Several attended of the brothers who the last Ekklesia were quite impressed with the speaking ^ility of National Educational Director Richard H. Crowder. Since that time, Brother Crowder has become historian of the fra ternity. Our efforts to secure him as our speaker were successful, and Brother Crowder will give the banquet address. Chi Iota is hoping for the biggest attendance yet this year, as we sions as February second were Chi lota Adds lieutenants these Phi If any arrangements could be made here at the chapter house to expedite your arrival, write a letter to Pig Dinner Chairman jim Levy, vvho will lake caie of' the problem. The brothers will look forward to greeting you at the chapter house April 8, for the 1962 Norris Pig Dinner. Too Much Smog Now '16 writes: "Over a quarter of a century ago the wife and I migrat and Neal All Kottke four received '61, Roberts. commissions in the Quartermaster Corps. Russell and Giest will enter the service this spring, while Neupert and Kottke will defer their entrance until after completing graduate Nome Undergraduate Valentini, Chicago. the air force, was Robert Young Officer Appointments With second semester well under way. the new cabinet has made the following appointments to carry out various chairmanships. Scholarship chairman is Steve Perkinson '64, Buckley. Holding down the assistant treasurer jobs are Tom Slattery '64, LaPlace, and Greg Gwin '64, Streator. The new Illinois Fiji editor and graduate relations chairman is Jim Bauer '64. Des Plaines. The job of organizing house IM's falls with Park. Campus relations goes to Tony Beitz '65, Peoria. Rush co-chairmen this semester are Bob Free- Rand knows it is only 12 miles northwest of Phoenix, but he has failed to tell Mr. McNally!" '64. Elmhurst. The new pledge trainer is A1 Siebels '64. Moline. Social .service chairman is Springfield. Champ Davis '62, RICHARD H. WILSON '52 is now city manager of Nevada, Mo. Springfield; Tom Neal, Champaign Eugene hill '64, Melvin, and Doug Posey ^if we can find it on the map. Mr. initiation blast was deleted. '61, Peoria. Second lieutenant Young will report for flight train ing next month. Also receiving a commission, in California (via auto). Now we find 'back east' so to speak. Our new kresidence will be in Sun City, Ariz., Initiation ceremonies . Feb. 11th, added 11 golden links to the Chi Iota chain. A festive banquet followed the ceremony and found all the new brothers in high spirits. Needless to say, the traditional Initiated were: Tony Beitz, Pe oria; Mike Basedow, Park Ridge; Bob Cook, Champaign; Bob Gegan, Blue Island; Tom Hays, Girard; Sam Honegger, Forrest; Dan Koturov, Galesburg; Dennis Miller, school. ed across the plains to Southern it too crowded with people and smog so we have decided to move To Fiji Chain Gam brothers: Jim Russell '61. Urbana; IM Chairman Bill Becker '64, Oak WILLIAM W. "EASY" MOUNTS I! Gold Lir.ks in are sure no one will want to miss Brother Crowder's speech. No. 3 Tattini, Rantoul; John The Class of '65 is especially proud of Tom Hays', who is ex pected to bolster the Fighting Illini this fall, when his quarterbacking skills come into play. The house now has two Honeggsrs walking its halls, as Sam is the brother of Gordon Honegger '62, Forrest. Tony Beitz served as secretary of Junior Interfraternity Council and now has a position on the senior IFC. New Retirement Goal HARRY E. JACOBY JR. '39, 925 W. 55th St., LaGrange, writes: "Our oldest son, Steve, is in his third year at the U.S. Naval Aca demy and doing just fine. Our second son, Ron, joined the army this week after his college grades turned out something like mine. KEN MEANS '40 and' I are trying to get our eight kids raised so we can retire Twist!" and learn to do the \r\nPage Two A Housemother for 401! THE ILLINOIS FIJI Published quarterly by Phi Gam ma Delta Association of Illinois and Chi Iota chapter of Phi Gam ma Delta friends. for its members and contributions, news' of graduates, and changes of address to the Publication Office, Box 213, Station A, Champaign, 111. Chapter House: 401 East John Street, Champaign, 111. ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President: H. P. "Bud" Larson '40, The P. Larson Co., Paxton Vice President: Stuart M. Mamer '42, Thomas, Mulllken & Mamer, 30 Main St., Champaign Secretary: Gene A. Wallace '54, 335 S. Cedarwood, Danville Treasurer: Frederick E. Lee, Jr. '36, First Nat'!. Bank of Chicago, 38 S. Dearborn, Chicago 3 UNDERGRADUATE OFFICERS President: Jerry L. Eberhardt '63, Peoria Treasurer: William Nowakowski '63, Chicago Recording Secretary: Alan L. Metz '63, Forrest Correspondence Secretary: Clarence L. Gerdes '63, Quincy James R. Dudley '64, Oak Park Second semester saw Phi Gam ma Delta still the top house in intramural sports on campus. Following in last year's pattern, Chi Iota and Afc) were far out in the lead of the other 50 houses. The battle for the all IM trophy will be fought down to the last event, with the Phi Delts striving to regain their lost trophy. The all-around athletic prowess house won three all IM individual trophies in waterpolo, swimming and gymnastics. We won our league in football, while wrestling, track, and volley ball supplied other valuable points. After winning our basketball league last week, Phi Gam moves into the final playoff games. With strong showings in hand ball, bowling, ping pong, golf, horse shoes and outdoor track expected, the huge IM trophy should reside at 401 for another year. realizes that top house since the new addition was program moving in the right direction for a successful spring Co-rush chairmen Bob Freehill tear, the chapter house is' beginning •'64, Melvin, and Doug Posey '64, Elmhurst, are working with the to look a bit shoddy. No major cabinet to get the chapter's rush repairs have been made on the finished in 1955, and it is quite apparent. Carpeting "A Must" The major repair needed now is new carpeting. The stairs and landings are completely worn and the first floor is spotted with holes, torn seams and worn spots. The carpeting is wearing out quickly, and its poor condition will be a to formal rush next and summer rush. We also realize the importance of a mature pledge training system and will have ours developed by the end of the semester. In IM's we are also doing a superb job. Above all we recognize the value of good scholarship and are putting even more emphasis on this aspect during rush. Next to these things the physical fall. Painting is also badly needed. condition The first floor hall and library seem as important. However, every member likes to have pride in his chapter house. Dorm Competition rush week. Phi Del+s Fight To Regain Trophy The chapter physical condition of the house does not necessarily guarantee a top-notch chapter, as the house must excell in many areas. We are aware of the importance of a well-organized and enthusiastic rush program. Mature Policy definitely have to be painted before Fijis Lead IMs Again! the By Jerry L. Eberhardt '62, Peoria Undergraduate President As you can see from the rest of the articles in this issue, the chapter is having a successful year. We are out in front in IM's, our financial position is steadily impjoving and we are increasing our spring rush efforts. However, the chapter does have a very real rush problem facing it right now. After seven years of wear and hinderance Historian: of Desperately Need Graduate Help On House Repairs for Fiji Rush ★ Graduate Relations Chairman Jim Bauer '64 Des Plaines Send March, 1962 THE ILLINOIS FIJI During the past month, the chap ter has discussed the advantages of having a house mother, and has voted unanimously to begin interviewing for one. Before the chapter can experience the advantages, socially and finan cially, of a house mother, it must be able to provide her with a furnished apartment that will give her all the privacy necessary. Main Problem With a few new furnishings, the suite will be an ideal apartment. New couches, a desk, and TV set are the main things needed. Naturally, the only thing prevent ing the chapter from having these repairs is the lack of money. Although the chapter is having a profitable year, its surplus is being used to reduce last year'.s' loss. The Graduate Association is also of the house does not He likes the rushee to see how much nicer his house is than the dormitories. He enjoys having his parents take pleasure in the house's physical plant. Just as the chapter needs help in all the above-mentioned areas, • t needs help to maintain its physi cal plant. Now, Chi Iota is ready to move up. If the functions of the chapter are organized for the coming year and the chapter co operates whole-heartedly, then next year can be our finest year. A much improved physical plant can help make rush week a big success. A few major repairs can start the year off with a bang! Although we don't have a new carpet for Pig Dinner and Brother Crowder, there are 70 undergrad uates waiting to welcome Brother making money, but expenses are Crowder and as many alumni as limited by their payments on the mortgage. For help we must turn to our graduates. Now is when we need the strong graduate backing we've always had in the past. we can pack into the house. The success of Pig Dinner can be measured only by the number of alumni present. Give us a chance to show you a good time! \r\nMarch, 1962 Page Three THE ILLINOIS FIJI A Crifical Analysis Pick Sheviin 35 C of C Preisdent What Is Basic G. H. '35, "SHEVY' Box 1511, SHEVLIN Knoxville, Purpose of Pledgeship? Is Our Policy Outmoded-Immature? JR. By "Skip" Gerdes '63, Quincy Tenn., vice-president and general mana ger of Sanford-Day Iron Works, was in Los Angeles recently and visited with AL DeVARENESS '36 and IRV SEELY '35. Shevy writes that in addition to serving as L.A. Fiji president, Devy was also elected president of W i 1 s h i r e Chamber of Commerce," with ap propriate fanfare and photos all Not long ago. Life magazine called the University of Illinois the "Fraternity Capital of the World," a phrase used by fraternity men ever since. Besides the fact that this Uni versity probably has more chapters than any other campus, it is far from being the best example of over the L.A. Times." what a fraternity system should Shevy will be going to Europe, , stand for. again in April and plans to take During the past years the enroll the Mrs. also. He asks if we have any brothers living in Europe at this time whom he could look up ment of the University has increas ed over 20 percent while the num have not had an up-to-date grad ber going through rush has gone up 1 percent (the number going through rush this year was actually uate directory published for some LESS than the previous year.) time, we can't be of much help, The pledge scholastic average, barely a C, consistently keeps the all-fraternity average below, or possibly just above the all-men's while there. (Ed, note—Since we Brother Sheviin, as we do not have our address phically.) files listed geogra average. It is a tremendous year for the Here's Man to See At Dallas Ekklesia ALLAN LUNDAHL '43, 5930 Lupton, Dallas 25, Tex., writes; "As you know, the National Ek klesia will be held in Dallas the week of August 19th. And, as an officer in the Dallas Graduate Chapter, we have extended cordial invitations to all the chapters in fraternity system when the 3,000 high school gradates can muster an average equal to the all male undergraduate average. It is likewise a sterling year for the system when over 50 percent of those men can be initiated (our chapter for an example.) The picture seems to be less than bright. What is wrong with the Fraternity Capital of the World? Why are we not getting "But this is a special invitation more men to come through rush? to all Chi Iotas. For those brothers^ . Why is not the fraternity average (he country. who plan to attend, please get in' touch with me if you need anything not provided in the usual program. That is, if you run out of libation material on Sunday, or wish to go to any particular private club, or wish tickets to any particular event in town, please call RI 1-6725, or EM 3-3606." Part of the blame rests with the pledge training programs of our fraternities. As pointed out in a report re leased last year, a majority of the pledge training programs are inmature and ineffective in their own 711 named manager of the Sears, Roe buck • under and Co. department construction in store Oakwood ICenter near Hinsdale. Our thanks to Brother CARMICHAEL '42 for sending the good word of Brother Swift's new appointment. us have ever Since most of us are not critical enough to decide for ourselves what our pledge training programs should accomplish, we base all our attitudes concerning pledge train ing pledges on tradition. We hear a great deal today about our "mass produced society" and pledge train ing programs of degrading the individual seem to bear this out. This great "Fraternity Capital of the World" may never again be considered such, but to begin constructive development in just one field will tend to stimulate programs in other weak areas. Let us not bluff ourselves, the future of the fraternity system is not all rosy, and to begin with a critical analysis of pledge train ing is only a beginning, but it is a beginning. At Phi Gamma Delta the general immaturity on this situation must be eliminated. A new attitude must be developed concerning pledge training that is consistent with the University atmosphere, and our times. Eastmon '06 Mourns Death of Whitsitt '03 CHARLES J. EASTMAN '06, 242 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles 4, Calif., says: "Just received the very fine issue of The Illinois Fiji and learned of the death of 'HAM' WHITSITT '03 thru Bob Otis' letter. Ham was a senior when I was a freshman and was one of the finest men I "In the same letter I learned of HOWARD 'DAD' WEAKLEY '08, Bower began his recent article in Esquire concerning the "Death of College Fraternities." Our pledge training urograms lack purpose. The majority of our fraternity men have never taken '40, of healthful. Taylor, Kirkwood, Mo., has been SWIFT none have ever known. It was in this light that Mr. DEAN that tion oriented, degrading and unN. A. fact seriously considered the more im portant question of "What is' a pledge?" well above the all men's average? right. They often are without pur pose, immature, inconsistent, tradi Manages New Store ives of their individual pledge train ing programs are. Even more important is the basic the time to decide for themselves exactly what the aims and object who wa,9 an usher at our wedding 52 years ago this February. Could you possibly give me his present address, as I would like to get in touch with him after all these years. " (Ed. note—Happy to oblige Brother Eastman. Dad's' address is: 303 S. 5th St., Fulton, N. Y.) \r\nPage Four March, 1962 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Less Service for More Money at Post Office New Rushing Problems Results in More Address File Headaches for Us New U. S. postal regulations, which include eliminating form 3547 (forwarding address notification cards) and subsequent increases in costs for forwarding mail, have made it increasingly difficult for Norman E. Dr. Clarence F. Crossley Jr. '46, 1695 A^urn Way, Reno, Nevada. Ne^^ Davis '38, 3703 N Harvard Pe^a. v'^onald J. Drummond '57, Route current addresses for many grad 4, RivejxRd., Columbus, Ind. R. Fox '61, 403 W. Black- Your cooperation in helping to maintain an up-to-date graduate address file will certainly be appre ciated. Just be sure to notify our publication office before you have a change of mailing address. Use either your news blank or send a postal card to our publi cation office. Box 213, Station A, Champaign. The following brothers have reported new addresses since the last issue: Apt. 5-B, Chicago 11. \Villiam L. Fox Jr. '60 1485 .E., Apt. B, Grand Rapids 5, Mich. Robert D. Johnson '52, 551 S. 35th St., Apt. 2, San Diego 13, Calif. Paul F. Rosier '62, 2336 Chapala St., Santa Barbara, Calif. Donald E. Mather '05, Trust Dept., Bank of America, Box 910, San Jose 6, Calif. William W. Mounts '16, 11202 yUfofn flower Dr., Huntington 8, N. Y. Barrington, Los Angeles 49, Calif. Dean R. "Squib" Brandt '57, 1728 N. Cleveland, Chicago 14. Carl E. Christoph '44, 1840 Pacific, Island Dr., Leesburg, Fla. Richard H. Wilson '52, 1002 S. Corona, Calif. Roses for StuI STUART MAMER '42, Urbana, has again been selected as the Purple Legionaire for Chi Iota chapter. Stu has been the Legionaire for many years and his guiding ad vice is well respected by the brothers. The undergrads of Chi Iota chapter of Phi Gamma Delta wish to express their thanks to him. DENNIS FOX '61, now attending Northwestern University College of Law, says that he will be joined at NU in June by NEAL KOTTKE '61 who will begin his study at NU graduate school of businc.s's. Elmer E. Stults '07, 2511 Store Elizabeth St., Nevada, Mo. Robert E. Wilson '48, 33 Parish Dr., Andover, Mass. Danvil W. us to be on the lookout for The university, wanting men to fill the dorms, contacts incoming freshman before they are inform ed of the rush program. A freshman, signing a housing contract with the University, canno live in the house his first year unless he forfeits a year's board. If you know any men of Phi Gam calibre, act now. Inform him of the advantages of fraternity life and give him a push towards Chi Iota. Many top-notch men will be needed to fill the house this fall, so why not spread the weight of rush out over a longer period. Drop a letter of recommendation to the chapter house in care of Bob Freehill. We'll look forward Jaycees Honor Gene Wallace '54 For Record of Zealous Community Service ''GENE A. WALLACE '54, secre '50 130 Lakeside Dr Danville tary of the Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinis, is the received the Jaycee Distinguished recipient of the Brolher Wallace and Eckert are Danville Junior Chamber of Commerce 1961 Dis Brother Wallace was honored for his outstanding contribution in ser vice to the welfare of the communi ty thru presidency of the Jaycees, leadership in their adoption of the "National Purpose" project by the Illinois State and National Jaycee organizations, activity in Kiwanis, United Fund and various Service Award for 1956 Both in the advertising field John is sales director of WDAN-TV. tinguished Service Award. other civic organizations. Gene, who is manger of adver tising and sales promotion for Brother Fox extends a cordial in Time-O-Matic, Inc., Danville, was also '59, and his wife, Linda, (KA(-)), are in Grand Rapids, Mich. of to hearing from you. vitation to all Fiji brothers to drop in for a visit when in the Chicagoland area. His brother, WILLIAM FOX With the winter winds .still blow ing, it may seem a bit early for rush to be a topic of importance, but now is the time to begin looking for prosepeetive pledges. This year's new rush chairman. Bob Freehill '64, Melvin, urges all sharp men. Madison.-Dr., Sun City, Ariz. Edmund W. Alderson '20, 1634 Albpn C. Mueller '40, 3125 CarlColleen St., Sarasota, Fla. son/Blvd., El Cerrito, Calif. Dennis W. Anderson '62, 205 W. uXT)avid M. Neupert '62, 1901 Doug Illinois St., Urbana. las Ave., Kalamazoo, Mich. Robert E. Bailey '55, 158 S. Rand Cecil H. Reehl '41, 2422 Palisades olph'Way, Tucson, Ariz. Rd., Santa Ana, Calif. ^,/Paul A. Becker '56, 3755 Berkeley, F. Marshall Smith '37, 16 May ^^/william G. Bingham '56, 417 S. Is A Must Now Lorin, Utica, Mich. our publication office to maintain uate brothers. Early Contact Compton '54, 5135 Brother Eckert is serving as 1962 Lt. Governor of Division 12 of the Illinois-Eastern-Iowa District of Ki wanis International. A past director and past president of the Danville Kiwanis Club, John is currently supervising the 16 Kiwanis clubs of east-central Illinois. A tip of the hat from The Illinois Fiji to both brothers for their fine records. HARRY W. GIBSON JR. '18, 401 active S. 13th St., Muskogee, Okla., is participation and leadership in political affairs of the Young Re publican Club. now chairman of the Board and Chief executive officer of the First recognized for his Another Chi Iota, JOHN ECKERT National Bank and Trust Company of Muskogee.