fraternity of phi gamma delt* PI GAMMA CHAPTER OF PHI GAMMA DELTA Volume VI Number 2 THE UNIVERSITY OE BRITISH COLUMBIA PI GAMMA HOSTS SECTION CONVENTION FEB. 24 - 26 Eriday, February 24, signals the com Spring 1961 RALPH HENDERSON TO SPEAK AT NORRIS PIG DINNER FRi. FEB. 24 On Eriday, Febru younger days, will speak on "The Football mencement of the annual convention of ary 24 at 6:00 p.m. Situation in Canada" with particular em Section 19, hosted this year for the first time by Pi Gamma Chapter. Representa tives from Mu Iota, LI. of Idaho; Epsilon Omicron, U. of Oregon; Kappa Omicron, the University Club phasis on the B.C. Lions, a topic he is well wiH he the scene of qualified to speak on as he has recently been re-elected President of the B.C. Lions. Oregon State; Sigma Tau, U. of Washing the notorious Pig Dinner and as in pre ton; and Pi Mu, Washington State will vious years it prom descend in full force on Vancouver for ises to he a grand and enter U.B.C. While at U.B.C. he occasion. Older bro starred in basketball and football. During thers will have a both an entertaining and informative weekend under the chairmanship of Boh wonderful opportun his university years Brother Henderson Turner. Eriday evening will find the hungry brothers feasting at the Norris Pig Dinner. After the dinner general riot is expected "Hunk" was born in Ottawa but moved west to graduate from King Edward High R. HENDERSON brought fame to the then relatively new ity to recall many chapter. Upon graduating with a B.Comm. pleasant memories while the younger "Hunk" played end for the Edmonton to prevail, followed by a few hours of rest brothers will he provided with an excellent Eskimos for one season. After the war he lent his valuable services to the chapter as ful sleep. chance to meet some of those who have Purple Legionnaire. Since then he has Saturday morning all will rise, not too helped make Pi Gamma Chapter what it been a player and coach on the Vancouver early, for a communal breakfast. The more is today. serious topics will he carried on into dis Cloverleafs Basketball Team for seven The dinner is expected to he better than national championships. With the arrival cussion periods which will takeup the rest ever this year. Section Chief Richard I. of professional football on the Vancouver of the morning (from 10:30 on) and the Samson and approximately forty of our scene Brother Henderson has become dis early afternoon. Some of the topics to he discussed are: rushing, finance, social American brothers will he in attendance as tinguished with the club. He was chair the dinner is being held in conjunction man of the Woodward QB Club in 1955activities and house. On Saturday evening a dance will round with the Section Convention. 56, chairman of Half-Time Entertainment Guest speaker for the dinner is Brother in 1956-57, Touchdown Film Club in Ralph Henderson, well-known Vancouver 1958, Vice-President in 1959, and Presi Sunday will see the weary delegates businessman and football enthusiast. dent from 1960-1962. A truly worthy wending their way home. "Hunk", as he was nick-named in his background. 22 NEW BROTHERS INITIATED . . . Pi Gamma proudly initiated 22 men on January 29th, under the able guidance of Bob Sommerville. The sixteen week period of pledging, climaxed by their admittance to the active chapter, was well utilized by this enthusiastic pledge class. They had been carefully instructed by out the festivities and should continue into the "wee small hours." the capable pledge trainer. Jack Eliot, and his assistants, Roger Hollick and Roily Hawes. While performing the usual pledge duties, the group participated actively in the social, athletic and committee affairs of the chapter, as well as in such campus Greek-letter events as Help Week and NEW BROTHERS Back Row L. to R.—J. May, 8. McCausIand, P. Bogardus, P. Steiner, B. Mitchell, G. Lorrimer, B. Price Mid. Row L. to R.—R. Mclnfosh, D. Simpson, B. Patmore, K. Donald, N. Stanley, G. Dickson, B. MacFarlane, K. GiMey, M. Gifford Front Row L. to R.—D. Hood, D. Lansdell, S. Harvey, D. Nairne, E. Andrew, J. McGiivory Mardi Cras. Thus the EIJIS of Pi Gamma are justi fiably proud to call each of these men 'brother'. \r\nThe BICIFIJI Page 2 The BICIFIJI Published bv the Pi Gamma Ghapter PHI GAMMA DELTA University of British Columbia Editor - - - - Don Gurbie Assistant Editors Kit Dagg George Brazier Photographer - - Robert Stuart Contributors Keith Gilley Dave Simpson Dallas Lansdell David R. Smith Patrick Glenn Stewart Smith Brian Bird Leigh Hirst Sid Cross ... OUR APOLOGIES .. . We inadvertently omitted the names of Dave Horton and Paul Donald from Spring 1961 Grads—What They're Doing Now "Where Did They Go?". However, we are RUSSELL MUNN, Arts '30, is Gbief pleased to be able to report their present Librarian of Akron Public Library. activities at this time. Dave, who graduated with a B.Comm. (Transportation), is employed with the C.P.R. in Montreal. Besides his regular work, he models part-time for DuPont and plays basketball for Quebec's provincial champions, the "Montreal Royals". Paul, big block winner and star of the football team, graduated with a B.Sc. and HENRY B. SMITH, Arts '25, is Assistant Superintendent in charge of Secondary Schools in Vancouver. J. A. SCOTT, Applied Science '44, is president of Pembina Pipe Line Ltd., in Calgary. FRANK A. SCOTT, Commerce '34, is Assistant Vice-President of Crown Zeller- bach Corp. in San Francisco. is presently attending the U. of Manitoba BILL SHULTZ, Commerce '33, Arts '34, Medical School. At Christmas he achieved is Judge of County Court of Prince Rupert the highest marks in first year medicine. Guest Editorial What is it that makes a strong brotherhood? To this question many answers can be suggested — the house, the activities, the organization, the men fhemselves. However, I choose to think that the strength of our brotherhood rests in the ideas and ideals which are ours. and Local Judge of the B.C. Supreme Court. JOHN McMillan, Commerce '38, is Assistant to the President of MacMillan, Bloedel, and Powell River Company. W. H.(BILL) McLALLEN, U. of Cali The basic fraternity idea was based on an ideal, that men, through unity of purpose and thought could achieve heights singularly unattainable. The original fornia '27, is the President of Capilano Timber Company. H. B. KING, Arts '27, is a lawyer Q.C. ideal was codified into a ritual which today allows us to maintain our ties with the traditional past. But more than this, our ritual issues a challenge to the present FRED D. BOLTON, Arts '34, is the President of F. D. Bolton Ltd., of Douglas and future — a challenge to face the world, its people and problems with vigor, Power Equipment Ltd., and of Century originality and steadfastness. Sales Ltd. Are we meeting this challenge? Our attitude toward and endeavors on behalf GEORGE H. REIFEL, Agriculture '44, is of our fraternity suggest an answer. the President of Alberta Distilleries. Our fraternity must be a link not only between ourselves as brothers, but more important, between ourselves and non-Fijis. Internal comradery is essential, hut it is the external impression that is of major significance. It is the responsibility DOUGLAS E. YATES, Arts '47, is a surgeon with the R. B. White Clinic in Penticton. of all. The challenge is one of cordiality and assistance in all worthwhile projects BASIL OWEN WRIGHT,Arts '30, Com within our scope, whether individually or severally. Toward the problems that confront us the challenge is originality and openmindedness. Our greatest enemy is fear and lack of acceptance of the original. Ideas merce '31, is an Accountant in Derby, England. The information here came from cor must be fresh, not custom bound and dead. Up-to-date, forward thinking is the key; respondence we have received from inter last year's example is not good enough. ested alumni. We would appreciate it if Failing the challenge, the fraternity can be the breeding place of conformity and laziness. Our clothing fads are now buttoning us down where two years ago they were buckling us up! And the free-riders continually ride the ship without paying the fare. We can all think of like situations, and probably include ourselves now and again. you also would send us information about yourself. LETTER TO THE CHAPTER January 27, 1961. The fraternity can be the bastion of democracy as suggested by Mr. Zerman. But as a stronghold against'suppression we must seek and eliminate weaknesses, discover and utilize our strengths. Within the rituals is to be found the challenge. When this challenge becomes a chore, the Phi Gamma Delta sun will sink ingloriously Dear President: in the west. the rankings and scholarship averages for the various fraternity chapters at the Uni Robert F. Tulk (B.C.'60). I have just received a report from the National Interfraternity Council giving versity of British Columbia for the year LETTER TO THE EDITOR Nov. 17th, 1960. 1959-60. The report shows Phi Gamma Calendar of Events FEBRUARY 21 Dear Don; I want to add my bit of applause for the terrific job you and your assistants and contributors have done in the "reactiva tion" of the BICIFIJI. Song Pest at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. (Party at house after) FEBRUARY 24 Pig Dinner at University Club. Keep up the good work. I understand another issue is planned for next spring. All of the graduates are looking forward FEBRUARY 24-26 Section Convention at House. to it. Yours fraternally. Jack M. Arkley Arts'22. MARCH 12 Family Tea at House. Delta in second place behind only Lamda Chi Alpha, which has only eight men in its chapter. While I have known about your high rank before, it is nevertheless pleasant to receive a report of this nature and I again congratulate the chapter. I sincerely hope a similar report will be forthcoming at the end of the present school year. I was glad to read that a number of you will be attending the 50th Anniversary of Epsilon Omicron. Fraternally, Richard I. Sampson, Section Chief. \r\nThe BLCIFIJI Spring 1961 Page 3 1960-61 IN REVIEW The following review of Pi Gamma's activities during the 1960-61 school year may precipitate doubt as to when the brothers study. The fact that the fraternity average was well above the all-men's average at UBC should relieve such anxieties. Social, athletic, and public-service events were scattered i I through the 1960-61 school year. During the thirty-week session, thanks to Mel Bryan, the chapter enjoyed almost twenty social events. The brothers participated in virtually every inter-mural sport on campus. In addition, rosters of half dozen varsity teams included names of Phi Gams. Orphans, pensioners, and disabled ±1-:. ■ A WINNING SONG TEAM • children drew benefits from Fiji hospitality. To refresh memories, a date by date review follows. Rushing was upon the chapter soon after the school year began on September 19. October 11 climaxed three weeks of functions, when twenty-seven men pledged Phi Gamma Delta. Serenading by the campus sororities and the "Pledge Party" of October 15 quickly introduced the pledge class to the chapter's social life. An opportunity for graduate brothers to relive their college days, and for undergraduate brothers to 'live up' theirs, was ijrovided on the weekend of October 29, by the mammoth £ BUSSING TO THE SKIRT UBG fdomecoming festivities. The pledges hosted a costume party on the 6th, followed by, the next Tuesday, an exchange with the Delta Gamma Sorority. Bob Aves' famed "Puget Pash" was the highlight of the weekend Then all prepared for the annual Fiji grass Skirt, when, on November 12, the brothers of November Fijis progressed to the inter-mural football final, and both actives and pledges partici pated in the IPG workshop. The post-exam Ghristmas spirit deeply imbedded itself in the chapter. On December 22, Pi Gamma entertained a throng of under-privileged child ren, with a gift-bearing Santa Glaus (Doug Smiley), and a day of Ghristmas fun. On December 21, Fijis and dates sang carols at various Vancouver pensioner's institutions, and their dates fashioned the traditional cos tume in anticipation of the following week end. Four busloads of grass-skirted Fijis migrated to the Gapilano Gommunity Glub on the 19th, where the most looked-forward- to event of the term fulfilled all expectations. Academic activity took priority in late November and early December, although the tben collected at Dave Smith's annual Ghrist mas party. The holiday season ended on New Year's Eve, with a celebration at the chapter house. On January 13, graduate brothers invaded the house for their annual stag. ORPHAN'S PARTY The Formal took place on the 3rd, at the Gai Paree, preceeded by a cocktail party at the home of Dave Mac- Donald. On February 10th, Pi Gamma Fijis visited Sig ma Tau chapter in Seattle for an "International Week end." Alpha Delta Phi hosted Fijis for a stag the following Tuesday. Febru ary 21 is the long prepared for night of Song Fest for the excellent song team and PHI GAM RAMS for their proud brothers. THE FORMAL \r\nThe BICIFIJI Page 4 1961 GRADUATING CLASS John Armstrong, B.A.Sc. Las Ashbaugh, B.Comm. Ken Ayton, B.Comm. Ron Cook, B.A. Jack Eliot, B.Comm. Jack Ferguson, B.Comm. Lome Ginther, B.Comm. John Lecky, B.A. Robert McKee, B.A.Sc. Russell Robinson, B.Comm. David A. Smith, B.Comm. Stewart Smith, M.Sc. Robert Stuart, B.Comm. Lome Wickerson, B.Comm. Russell Wilks, B.Comm. - William Bobbitt, B.Ld. Don Currie, B.Comm. Merlin Hawes, B.Comm. Robert Hunter, B Comm. Lrank lacobucci, B.Comm. Warren Mitchell, B.Comm. Dick Pomeroy, B.A.Sc. Ld Rose, B.Comm. Robert Simson, B.Comm. William Thiessen, LL.B. Silver Threads Among The Gold . .. News Briefs .. . The Chapter's sincere thanks is ex The graduate chapter started 1961 with a hang by staging the first annual stag- pressed to Dr. J. A. Harris (B.C. '22) for night. Although the attendance was a bit tutoring a few of our tardy pledges in sparse, all the graduates and undergradu Chemistry 205.(He gave up each Monday ates had a fine time. Our luncheons, still night for 2 months.) Also thanks for the being held the third Thursday of each excellent books donated to the fraternity month at the University Club, have been library. well attended, with the discussion center This year has been a very successful one with regards to Pi Gamma chapter par ticipation in campus intramurals sports. Bob Tulk (B.C. '60) has become en ing around plans for the house extension gaged to Carol Wallace of Gamma Phi and for the Pig Dinner. With Ralph "Hunk" Henderson as our guest speaker Beta Sorority. and the Section Convention delegates Patrick Glenn is the newly elected Alma being invited, the only problem will be Mater Society Second Vice-President. to find room for everyone. Don Currie elected Grad Class Treas The active chapter have heen very suc urer 1961 takes over where Cerry Mccessful in their recent activities. A strict adherence to their scholarship requirement, very difficult to u'phold, will undoubtedly result in benefits to the chapter and to the individuals. In addition their very businesslike weekly meeting shows that the undergraduate LlJIs at Pi Gamma are enthusiastically and sincerely pursuing the objectives of the fraternity. (The efficient committee system and the extent and depth of debate from the floor result in FIJI SPORT REVIEW Spring 1961 meetings more enjoyable and effective than any in my experience with the fraternity). The campus FIJIs have been busy in many activities ranging from a critical analysis of the fraternity system to a spirited debate on Christianity with Dr. Jervis of the Varsity Christian Lellowship, Cavin (B.C. '60) left off as 1960 Treas urer. . . . MOTHER'S CLUB The Phi Gamma Delta Auxiliary, better known as the Mothers Club, plays an important part in our fraternity system Not only do they look after the onerous food problems for our rushing functions each year, but also the furnishings and decor for the hub of our fraternity — the fra ternity house. Whenever anything is needed for the house, the Mothers Club do their utmost in obtaining it for us. They also finance the Phi Gamma Delta Bursary awarded annually to a deserving student attending the university. Perhaps their largest undertaking, however, is the Family Tea which is held every spring. This year it is being held on the afternoon of Sun Our endeavours were highlighter in the fall term by the touch football team which swept by all opposition only to lose in the final 1-0 to a strong V.C.L. team. In other so it can be seen that they are progressing the true FIJI traditions of pursuing sports. Bill Bobbitt placed third in the in bowling singles. Russ Wilks placed fourth diverse interests in the continuing search day, March the twelfth, and a good turn in table tennis. In the cross country, a for wisdom. out of families and close friends is again Purple Legionnaire. strong pledge entry added to our point expected. It is there that the plaque is Graeme Balcom total. awarded, on behalf of the Mothers Club, In the Spring Term, h:ave Lelded competition on the campus. Similar suc to the brother who has made the most strong Soccer and Basketball teams. Both cesses are expected from our lacrosse and scholastic improvement over the last year. are still undefeated in their quest for top ski teams. Hopes are high for a repeat of As you can clearly see from' these few honors, with our basketballers taking three last year's victory, which gave Fijis the examples, the Mothers Club is indeed an straight games from the top intramural fraternity intramural championship. indispensable part of the fraternity. 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