The E. L. Fiji Vol. I, No. 3 East Lansing, Michigan Spring, 1961 An Open Rnsh Letter To All Spring Rnshees Dear Rushee, Facing you now is one of the most important decisions of your lifetime. Should I join a college fraternity? When you pledge Phi Gamma Delta or any other fraternity, you take on an obligation to uphold the beliefs of that frateimity. But your fraternity also has an obligation to you and your future development. Phi Gamma Delta assumes this obligation in a pledge pi'ogram designed for the pledges' benefit. From the time of pledging the pledge progresses through stages of development until at the culmination of pledging he is prepared for his role as an active member in an advancing fraternity. During this period the pledge's character is molded and his leadership potential and so cial graces are developed. Membership in this, as in any similiar organization, entails certain financial responsibilities. I am taking this opportunity to tell you of ours. Our pledging fee is $22.50 and our initiation fee is $67. Dues for those actives living outside the house are $18.50 per month and for those living in the chapter house are $13.50 per month. For those living in the house, the rent is $35 and the board is $51. This is the extent of our charges. They are in keeping with similiar charges of the other fraternities at Michigan State. We hope that through this publication you will gain a greater understanding of what a true fraternity is, and what this chapter, 'Epsilon Lambda, stands for. The booklet. My Fraternity, will help you to understand our national organization and what it means to us. The Greek system offers many advantages for a more pro ductive and happy college career—^the final decision is yours. Sincerely, Bill Cook Rush Chairman \r\nTHE E. L FIJI Page Two SPRING, 1961 Lethargy of Snow Term Doesn't Faze Phi Gams Winter may be the season wlien animals hibernate, but not Fiji's! The Snow Quarter was about as inactive as it was snowy, but no one was too sor Several brothers and pledges were looking forward to the an nual section convention at West ern Reserve University, which, regrettably, was called off at ry about either condition. Shortly before Fall Term end the last minute. ed, the house chose Miss Jill Veenhuis, Pi Beta Phi, as its had an excellent season on the representative to the Miss MSU contest. The chapter was as col lectively thrilled as Jill was personally when Blue Key hon ored her with a position on the queen's court. Bob Schluter, varsity wrestler, mat, climaxed by an invitation to compete in the Big 10 finals. Anson Lovellette was chosen Senior of the Week in January, in honor of his long record of outstanding campus service. He was further recognized in March by the awarding of a Woodrow Wilson fellowship. Anson plans Mort Rahimi, Tehran, Iran ('62) was initiated early in the term, and Bill Cook (Illinois Wesleyan, '62) affiliated. The chapter's first basketball team was organized, and emerg ed with a respectable 3-2 rec Bill Barker was nominated by the chapter as its representative ord. for Scholarship results from Fall Term showed marked improve ment. The chapter as a whole placed tenth among 30 fraterni ties, and the actives were tied Award to the outstanding grad uating senior in Phi Gamma sentative in the Mr. MSU con for fifth. test, made the semi-finals Dick Maltby to continue his studies in eco nomics at the University of California next fall. the Cecil J. Wilkinson Delta. Bill Doerner, the Fiji repre (Northwestern '36) noted band leader whose music is featured in "The Songs of Phi Gamma Delta," stopped in for a two hour visit on the evening he played at Spinster Spin. The chapter helped the A Chi O's for the third consecutive year in their annual party for children stricken with cerebral palsy. Socially, the Fiji's were in vited to two deserts, one at the KD house, the other at the A D Pi house. The biggest party was a semi-formal dinner dance at the Holiday Inn during Rush Week, and several after-thegame, informal get - togethers were also organized- BAND LEADER Richard Maltby, shown here with Dave Dougherty, paid the chapter a visit en route to the Spinster Spin, where he was fea tured this year. \r\nSPRING, 1961_ THE E. L FIJI Page Three The E. L Fiji Alum Insert Dear Alums: As you've probably noticed by now, more of this issue is devoted to areas that should in terest you and the rushees. But one matter which is particularily important to you alone is the revamped alum program, flew in for a quick visit on February 20. The new cabinet assumed their positions at the beginning of Spring Term. Elected at the frist meeting of the term were which came out of a special meeting called on Friday night, February 10. The House Cor poration is again headed up by A1 Graeff, who will be assisted by Bob Rogerson and Joe Fost er. Their responsibility will be considerably reduced by the for mation of an Alum Advisory Dave Dougherty, president Committee. This four-man group consists of Flip Connell, Wayne Shayz, Joe Foster and Bill Pat Dean Morehouse, historian rick. The laison between these two bodies and the chapter is the new Purple Legionnaire, Jerry Langhart. A 1955 graduate of Washington and Jefferson, and the Alpha chapter, Jerry has lived in Lansing for the past 4 years, employed as a salesman by Jones and Laughlin Steel Company. Preparatory to the above meeting, the chapter was hon ored by visits on two consecu tive week-ends by George D. Bailey (Wisconsin, '12), Epsilon Lambda's benefactor and Presi dent of the Archons. In hopes of creating further alum interest outside the im- Mike Sumera, treasurer Mort Rahimi, recording secretary Bill Doerner, corresponding secretary Herb Camp, scholastic chairman Be it known immediately that the second annual Norris Pig Dinner will be held Sunday, April 30. You will be contacted shortly for reservations, so save this date no matter what. Also in the planning stage is the most spectacular Fiji Island party ever, for which the en tire campus will eclipse on May 26. Art Gubernick C61) gradu ated at the end of the Winter Term and began working im mediately for IBM. The Mothers Club met on Sunday, March 5, after a fam ily dinner to which parents of mediat-^ area. Jim Ellis, presi both actives and pledges were dent: invited. Two handsome planters, which the moms donated to the Don Creyts, treasurer; Bill Doerner, historian: and Ron Zink, alumni chairman, attend ed the January banquet of the Detroit Graduate Chapter, which honored the election of George D. Bailey to his new office in the fraternity. Mike Shipley, field secretary. house, have graced the living room for most of the term. Tom Burgoon C61) and his wife, Ann, are expecting their first child. Also on the list of parents-to-be are Don Moline ('61) and his wife. Sue. \r\nTHE E. L FIJI SPRING, 1961 The Men Behind That White Star The eleven new faces in the composite on page 4 walked proudly behind their white stars last term, and comprise one of the finest pledge classes in EL's history. "Howie" Ackerman is a fresh man from New York City, an engineering major, and the owner of an accent that puts any other NY native in the house to shame. Lee Kitson, also a freshman engineering major, hails from Rockford. Ken Kramlick, a sophomore from Appleton, Wis., is major ing in business services. His fa vorite topic of conversation is the Marine Corps, from which he was honorably discharged not long ago. Vic Mader, another Wisconsin man, lives in Elm Grove. He is majoring in hotel management. Sam Martino, senior member of the group classwise, comes to us from Dearborn via the local JC. He's a junior major ing in journalism, and serves as city editor of the State News. Terry McEvoy, from Manhasset, N.Y., is a freshman hotel major. Bob Nelden is another engine ering major, and hails from Southfield. The class jock, he swims for his dormitory. Fred Rolison is a future land scape architect, and lives in Berganfield, N.J. Dick Sinclair, a freshman majoring in business services, is another Michigan native, from Flint. Ron Vogel, one of three hotel majors in the class, is a fresh man from New Rochelle, N.Y. Rick Wiegand, the only pledge who hasn't decided his major, YOU MEAN THEY used to put FIRES out with this tiling? The pledge class renovated this antique fire en gine for their service project. Pledges Service Historic Engine The Fiji pledges undertook one of the most ambitious proj ects on record last term by re furbishing an antique fire en gine for the Lansing Historical Society. With their eyes on the ATOIFC Pledge Trophy, and their hands busy with sand paper and paint brushes, the class polish ed, painted, sanded and shined the 110-year-old relic. Ken Kramlick organized the affair, and arranged for a police escort en route from the museum to the Fiji garage. Most of the actives also made the scene on one of the three week-ends dur ing which the work was com pleted. The press also found the proj ect most worthwhile, and it has plenty of time. He's a fresh rated a front page story in the State News, two stories and a picture in the State Journal, and a story in the Detroit Free man from Pleasant Ridge. Press. \r\nTHE E. L FIJI SPRING, 1961 Phi Gamma Delta Organization Men BLUE KEY: Bill Barker, Treas urer, Jim Ellis, Anson Lovellette GREEN HELMET: Bill Barker, Don Creyts, Bill Doerner, An son Lovellette PHI ETA SIGMA: Bill Barker, Don Creyts, Bill Doerner, An son Lovellette, Mike Sumera THE IFC: Jim large; Ellis, Jerry member-at- Elder, Greek Week CO - chairman; Anson Lovellette, publications chair man; Dean Morehouse AUSG: Bill Barker, Treasurer; Don Creyts, Anson Lovellette bound FIJI FIVE during a WRESTLING: Bob out a re with AGR. record in IINl competition, Service): Dave Cueny PI MU EPSILON (Mathema tics): Bill Barker, Don Creyts PI TAU SIGMA (Mechanical Engineering): VARSITY waiting contest The team ended its season with a 3-2 Don Creyts, Jim Ellis Schluter WOLVERINE: Anson Lovellette, associate editor; Dave Cueny. engraving editor STATE NEWS: Sam City Editor; Bill asst. night editor SIGMA PI ETA (Hotel): Dave Dougherty TAU BETA PI (Engineering): Don Creyts, Jim Ellis Martino, Doerner, LES GOURMETS: John Steen Fiji's Mom Mac Retires in June The composite on page 4 fea HOTEL ASSOCIATION: Bob Gill tures for the last time the pic ture of Mrs. Lorina McGillivray STATE SINGERS: Jerry Elder as the Fiji housemother. She MARCHING BAND: Herb Camp will retire in June after 12 years of outstanding service. HONORARIES HONORS COLLEGE: Bill Bark Mom spent 3 years with Alpha Xi Delta at the University of Illinois, 2 with Kappa Alpha Theta at Denison, 4 with Pi Kap er, Don Creyts, Bill Doerner, pa Phi here on campus, and Anson Lovellette ALPHA ELPSILON RHO: (Ra dio and TV): Jim Lau moved in at Fiji Island in 1958. Her post-retirement plans are uncertain, but she'll be spend ing the summer at her cottage BETA GAMMA EPSILON (Bus at Macatawa. For the countless favors and iness): Anson Lovellette, vicepresident DELTA PHI EPSILON (Foreign invaluable assistance that she's given to the Phi Gams, we all say, "Thank you. Mom Mac!"