FRATE^Wft OF PHI /' n infUiriMi piTDpnn /zir nrp n Dlimi DELTA MNim HiAOQUAnlkliWMBER I FEBRUARY, 1964 \/OLUME VII ffffi MiWnTBWi= PRESIDING OFFICERS REPORT I am proud to announce that the dedication of our new living room and recreation area will take place on March 28, 1964. Most of the furnishings are in for the living room. The recreation area is fully equipped, having a ping pong table and new Brunswick pool table. The stereo system in the living room is a gift from the class of 1965 while the pool table is a gift from both the class of 1965 and the aOBBS NEW INITIATES by TOM SMITH On Saturday, January 11, 1964, Walt Powell, Gary Rowley and Tom Smith were the guests of honor at Zeaiders in Frankenmuth at the initiation banquet. Following the meal, the awards were handed out to the members by the three ex-worms. class of 1966. Worm During the past several months the men of Alpha Gam have been acquainting themselves with many of the large national fraternities There have been representatives of a good snake for being such a "rattler" during the number of these fraternities visit the house and conduct question and answer sessions with the general membership. A committee has been set up by President Hugan to thoroughly in vestigate each of the fraternities under consid eration. Each fraternity is being Investigated by a sub-committee consisting of two brothers from each section. Jim Bechtel received a rubber week. Step-mom Barry Eller received a horn so she can "call" her worms. The hard nose award was given to "little" Joe Coffer and, of course, our soft nose award went to "Whisper ing" Roger Parks. Rookie of the week was "Growling" Ted Myers and special awards went to the following Brothers: "Sweety" Don Mitchell—Sweetest Day Award "Rowdy" Ralph Bergemann—^Rebel Rouser Each sub-committee will present a written report of their findings at the two-section meeting on March 28, 1964. I would like to take this opportunity to thank those alumni who have expressed their support of the endeavors which we have undertaken this past year. We were very gratified by the number of letters we received from the alumni and the confidence which was expressed in these letters. Mom To those alumni who can make it, we extend an invitation to attend our dedica tion ceremonies on the 28th of March. We know you will want to share in the manifesta tion of a dream that was both yours and ours. Fraternally David N. Lee Vice-President Award "Oldy" Bob Quaid—Special Senior Award "Chugger" Malcom Maze—Special "Chicken" Award Due to the small number of men, there was no main project for the week, and the work assigned was a general cleaning of the house. The worms "enjoyed" the special meal instigat ed by "Sheik" Bud Cook and the fantastic "Bombs Over Tokyo" bombing sequence, not to mention working with great "racing drivers" at Sebring. After everything was over, the new members all shared one thought, "It sure feels great!" \r\nPage two February, 1964 ALPHA GAMMA FRATERNITY DELCO-REMY-ANDERSON PLEDGE CLASS OF 1964 by BUD COOK On January 12 the members of Alpha Gamma initiated twenty-four young men into pledgeship. This is a good size pledge class, and observations indicate a high degree of versatil ity and potential within the group. Gratitude must again be expressed to the Rushing Chair Carl D. Fletcher Michael B. Wallace DIESEL EQUIP.-GRAND RAPIDS James J. Orent year. As a result of our recent disaffiliation and also GMI'S accreditation, it was necessary to modify the pledge-training program. The first change was in compliance with the National Interfraternity Council rules outlawing any pledge activities outside the house property. The second change was that of a more rigorous education about the responsibilities of the fraternity officers and active members. A re vised pledge manual is being developed, and also much information is being given through lectures by the pledgemaster and various mem bers. They include such topics as "Officer and Membership Responsibilities"; "The Functions and Structure of AGU, Inc."; and "The Im portance of Active Participation in GMI'S Grand Rapids, Michigan FISHER BODY-WARREN man, Brother Kania, the active, and alumni Brothers who did a superb job of rushing this Anderson, Indiana Danville, Illinois Robert Adams James R. Hamilton Thomas E. Hosken Joseph W. Joseph Charles B. Sprawka Kimball Wyman Lincoln Park, Michigan Beaver Falls, Pa. Ferndale, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Arlington, Mass. GMC TRUCK AND COACH William L. Daman David R. Wheaton Dansville, Michigan Romeo, Michigan TERNSTEDT-DETROIT Joseph M. Burke Lawrence LaPrairie John A. McFeely Leo Tobiczyk Detroit, Michigan Wayne, Michigan Detroit, Michigan Detroit, Michigan TERNSTEDT-DIV. OFF. Student Government and Clubs." The pledges will be held responsible for this information. Thomas Delano Even more stress is being placed upon the significance of good grades. "We are here to Warren, Michigan COMMUNITY SERVICE leam" is the theme being promoted by the Brothers. With an increase of competition from the national fraternities, it is imperative that Alpha Gam's maintain a good scholastic A chain of events over the past several sections has prompted the school to change the criteria which is used in evaluating the Guy R. Cowing Award entries from the various average. fraternities. And so—below we have listed the young men who aspire to become future Alpha Gam's: relations and the "bad" as well as the "good" New emphasis is to be put on neighborhood deeds. ALLISON-INDIANAPOLIS Ronald A. Lee Indianapolis, Indiana Russell L. Rogers Gary Thompson Charles W. Fraley Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana CHEVROLET-BUFFALO Larry G. Ballet Whitesville, N. Y. Still in the planning stage is a "Complaint Committee" comprised of one member from each of the four fraternities in "Fraternity Row". The purpose of this committee is that of channeling neighborhood complaints to the membership. I would like to take this opportunity to publically thank those brothers and friends who sent us donations for the Christmas Party CHEVROLET GEAR AND AXLE-DETROIT Daniel P. Gimmy Detroit, Michigan DELTA published by CHERVOLET-INDIANAPOLIS Peter L. Clark Indianapolis, Indiana CHEVROLET-ST. LOUIS Wallace T. Peterson Schuyler, Nebraska DOIN'S Alpha Gamma Fraternity Larry Burns Editor \r\nFebruary, 1964 DELTA DOli^'S ALUMNI NEWS by MIKE MERRICK Chapter counselor, Dick Veazy, visited the house on Sunday, January 19, 1964, and had some news concerning the alumni. Page three THE FINEST EXPRESSION OF FRATERNITY IDEALS "There is good in every individual. If we reap what we sow, we should be doing our best." The monthly meetings of the alumni from the Detroit area which have been held at the meeting-house owned by Epsilon and Gamma chapters of Alpha Gamma Upsilon have been moved to McAvoy's Lounge. This lounge is located on James Cousins highway between 6 and 7 miles roads. The reason for the change is that the meeting-house is being sold. The meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 8 P.M. All interested brothers are urged to attend these meetings. Dick also had word of these brothers: Charlie Gates is now working as Surveillance Engineer for Ford Transmission and Chassis Quality Control Section. Ron Rogers is a Sales "Each is endebted to society. One should not accredit himself for what he has done, but should give credit to his fellow man. Each man has a debt so great he must think of others instead of himself." "The little things in life mean so much; they are stepping stones into the future." "We must live together peacefully as a group of fellow citizens striving to obtain our goals. We should develop an attitude of brotherly love and a spirit of cooperation by growing out of egocentricity. If our actions include kindness, thoughtfulness and love, we will obtain our goals and ambitions." Engineer for Delco Shock-Absorber Division. "We should have our own ideas and beliefs Ron is presently assigned to handle the Pontiac and yet we should be able to tolerate the ideas and beliefs of others. We get the most out of life by using our utmost ability." Motors contract for Delco, and he is working at Pontiac. Elwood Leathley is temporarily assigned to the Electromotive Division at LaGrange. 111. Stan Berry, who just finished six months with Uncle Sam, is now working at Fisher Central. Dick Lucas is now the "Heavy Duty" Truck "Life gives us the chance to love, to work, and to play. The best in life comes in serving others." "We must be true to God—^Justice exists only in heaven The only worthwhile life is spent in serving God. We should use Christian principles as a guide in life." manager in St. Louis, Missouri. Carl Rehm is holding the same position as Dick Lucas but is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma Dick Veazy also mentioned that several "One must be true to one's self, to give of one's self, and to love one's country. One must do unto others as he would have them do unto him. Without others, we achieve nothing. If we demonstrate our best to others they may alumni had a chance to talk over old times at the recent SAE convention in Detroit. profit by it." Edward Hopper has left Cross Company and is now working for LaSalle Tool in Detroit. Both Edward Hopper and Robert Jaycox joined will strive to contribute our share to the pro the Pontiac Elks together on January 23. Ken Higgins is in Mexico for a two week vacation and Ben Sweeny is in Europe on a business trip for Ford Motor Company. Jim Armstrong and Dick Lee visited the chapter house while they were in Flint for their fifth-year consultation at GMI. Jim and "We believe in the fulfillment of self and gress of mankind. "We believe that each and every one of us was put here on earth as an individual who has certain duties to perform. These duties which we perform should stem from those divine laws which God gave us long ago and not from those laws which a conforming society imposes on us. We should not sit apathetically by and his wife ar© expecting their third child soon. watch the world and its people degrade these laws. It is our duty to uphold, abide by, and Dick informs us that Brother Joe White is fight for them. This is our philosophy and the marrying Miss Linda Johnson on March 7, one which will last for all time." 1964. The Anchor of Alpha Sigma Tau \r\nPage four February, 1964 ALPHA GAMMA FRATERNITY THE SOCIAL FLASH SPORTS TROPHY'S COMING BACK? by G. M. BREITENBACH Well brothers, it looks as if the Inter-Frater nity Athletic Trophy may find it's way back home next year. The under-classmen of "B" section have grown up now and they've turned out to be jocks after all. "B" Sections "new found" strength added to "A" sections contin uous strength has put us in a fine position to recapture the trophy. At the present time we look strong in every sport. In fact, with our new ping pong table putting in ample over time, we might be able to pull a few points from this great sport. "B" section has always had a good baseball team with the exception of a hard throwing pitcher- In demonstrating true brotherhood, "A" section has agreed to sell us their "Sandy Koufax," Brother Bill Hodges, for an undisclos ed amount. Brother Hodges, we're glad to have you. Please don't feel slighted Brother "Zeke," we're glad to have you too. You'll be a natural in ping pong. by MIKE NOTERY These cold winter days certainly have not dampened the social activities at Alpha Gam for the past two sections. Our open houses have been very successful with our new recrea tion and living rooms providing the perfect atmosphere for socializing. The various enter tainment presented by the new pledges at these social functions has be&n gratifying and portends great things for the future. With good snow conditions, a ski party was held on Saturday night, January 25, at the Dryden Ski Area. Skiing started at approxi mately 7:00 P.M. and ended at 11:00 P.M., followed by dancing and singing in the lodge. The evening proved to be quite interesting, especially for the beginners. To give our faculty advisors a chance to see our new addition, Saturday night (February 8) has been set for inviting the advisors and their wives over to see the addition and meet the new Brothers. ALPHA GAMMA FRATERNITY 1702 FLUSHING ROAD FLINT, MICHIGAN Non-Profif U.S POSTAGE PAID FLINT. MICH. Permit No. 53 LOILLI AA/l EXECOT'Vt fraterwity of PFI ^"jAfVlFlA t)eLTA (757 Form 3547 Requested K/ F/YFTHlAJe