The Texas F.TEXAS'/. TAU DEUTERON CHAPTER — UNIV Austin, Texas, March, 1963 Vol. 4 No. 2 PIG DINNER CELEBRATESl»^h The Norris Pig Dinner on April 6 will celebrate Tau Deuteron's 80th anniver New Rush Program Also announced will be the shake-up of our present rush program. Sonny Davis, Purple Legionnaire, will unveil details of a drastically overhauled rush ing program for Texas Fijis geared to gfuarantee Fiji legacies the maximum sary. The dinner, for which we are all anxiously waiting, will cover a wide variety of subjects. The most important of these topics is the revealing of the new statewide alumni organization. Along this line, a new advisory alumni board is to be formed, consisting of fifty members. The Fiji Foundation and Board of Trustees will remain with the new Board, assuming an advisory function. During the past year a total reorgani possible consideration next nish week. zation Details of the plan are still secret but program has been completed. The corner stone of the new program is the State wide Advisory Board of which Ace Black (Texas '49) was elected Presi we do know that forms will go out in April for return in May for detennining what legacies are coming to Texas. We of the Tau Deuteron Alumni the new program. Ace will talk on the new board at the Pig Dinner and review their accomplishments during the first year. BUEN RETIRO For the first time in Buen Retiro's history, a House Corporation has been formed with the sole purpose of keeping ye old frat house at its best! First mem bers include Purple Legionnaire Sonny Davis, Austin Graduate Chapter Prexy Graham Wilson, House Manager Don Rector, Mrs. Rajmiond Brumley, and Mrs. W. C. Treadwell representing the Aus tin Mothers Club. An interior decorator is tp be signed up in March and first plans for an eventual refurnishing of ni will be advised in May if the legacy dent at the first meeting in September. Three additional meetings have been Buen Retiro will be revealed at the Pig Dinner. Mothers clubs throughout the is to be pledged the next fall or about held and among the major accomplish state will be assigned projects under the any other action which the chapter feels is necessary. The program is designed to insure as few disappointments as pos ments has been the assumption of the direction of the interior decorator. We overall direction of all phases of alumni understand one mothers' club has already activity by this 25 member Board. Copies Sonny Davis, 1112 West 11th, Austin, been approached about re-doing the powder room (estimated cost $1,800). We hope they can move ahead and have the project completed by rush week. This approach will put many Fiji friends to work for the chapter in a way that each can feel they are really needed from year to year. Members are sign ing $100 promissory notes payable with in seven years from date to provide a continuing fund of approximately $2,000 per year with which the House Corpora Texas. We welcome new members now! tion can work. All other major fraterni also understand that in most cases alum sible, and to give ample time for max imum consideration. This aspect of the Pig Dinner should prove very interesting to those with second and third gen of the minutes of each meeting are mail ed to those Brothers not in attendance (the attendance record has been nearly 50% so far) in order that alumni eration sons coming to Texas next fall. throughout the state will know what is The new program is part of the chapter's new effor to foster strong ties between "in the mill". Plans call for the addition of 25 more members at a later date. graduates and undergraduates. Membership is based upon geographical areas, and anyone desiring to become a member for two years should contact New Awards A new series of awards has been added to the traditional Fiji Alumni of the Year award. The following new awards will be made at the Pig Dinner: Best Fiji Member, Best Scholarship (member), Best Scholarship (pledge), Best Pledge, Best Graduate Chapter, Rhodes Scholarship Award ($100) in memory of Dusty Rhodes and the Best Mothers Club. These awards have created great in terest among the groups concerned and have become highly sought. Dinner Facts Time: April 6, 1963 Place: Villa Capri Restaurant, Austin We at Tau Deuteron have high hopes for the approaching Norris Pig Dinner. As each day passes we are becoming more sure of its success. Brother Larry Hall is doing an excellent job of planning the dinner, and it looks like a great evening is in store. Larry has put a lot of time and effort into its organization and we are deeply indebted to him. Also our congratulations to Brother Ace Black for a job well done in launching ties at Texas have identical programs, and we hope to make up for lost time! \r\nFinancial Report Dear Brothers^ I'm sure that we have all been aware I greet you with fondest regards from all of us at Tau Deuteron. Upon taking our new positions in the chapter, the spring cabinet was quick to learn the immensity of the problems and serious ness of the responsibilities that face us. It becomes more apparent to us daily that our fraternity is a large operation of the dangerous financial condition of Tau Deuteron for the past few years. If you are not familiar with it, then a brief resume will fill in the facts. Over the past four years Tau Deuteron has incurred a debt of over $16,000, due in large part to faulty management of previous treasurers. However, last year's treasurer, John Patterson from Dallas, did a tremendous job of setting the framework for financial stability at Tau Deuteron. But a sound and strict policy that requires planning, coordination, and organization to run smoothly and proper ly. However, with this new awareness in mind, the cabinet and chapter face our tasks with energy and confidence. The semester ahead promises to be a full and busy one. We move into intra mural sports such as volleyball, Softball, and track, which are our strongest, and are striving to capture the first place trophy that has escaped us the last two or three years. Our relations with other organizations on campus and with the faculty is being stepped up. Speakers for accounts receivable from the active members was still lacking, and was need ed so that the deficit would not continue to increase. So this year's cabinet has instituted a new policy which has proven to be very effective in its first month of operation. Previously, an average collection month at Tau Deuteron brought in from about $2,500 to $3,200. In March we collected have been scheduled for the future to present topics to us concerning the most important political problems at the pres ent. Sorority officers have had dinner with us from week to week, and there is a party in the planning stage with the Kappa Sigs and the Sammies. With the House Party, Round-Up, Varsity Carni val, Spring Rush Party, and other events already scheduled, our social calendar is more than full. But the two phases of our fraternity on which we focus our energy most heavily are rush and fi nances, and it is in these fields that you, as graduates, are a most important and beneficial part. Due to various and sundry reasons the chapter has been reduced to well below its normal size. This has, of course, cut our usual revenue, adding further burdens to our financial strain. So we are most anxious to pledge a large and outstand ing group of freshmen. We are hopeful that you will supply us with recommen dations on any boy that you feel will carry on the traditions of our fraternity. We, the undergraduates, invite your criticism, ideas, energy and interest, so that together we can uphold Phi Gam's position as Number One. SpjoiliqkL follows: In the Fiji Spotlight for this issue is a man who has been surrounded by the Phi Gam tradition most of his life. Bob Fowler, himself a Tau Deuteron Phi Gam also has two brothers who were Fijis at Texas. Brother Fowler is a na tive of Austin and has been very active in the city's affairs. Upon graduating from high school. Bob attended the University, majoring in business and taking the three year route to law school. After finishing law school in 1958, he went into the legal branch of the Navy and served a three-year stint in Jacksonville, Florida. With this legal background behind him. Boh returned to civilian life to as sist his father in the handling of a fam ily real-estate business in Austin. In addition to building up this business. Bob took on an extra responsibility. In 1961, the first Phi Gam graduate chapter was formed with Bob as its president. When he left the presidency after a very suc cessful year. Bob was just getting into the swing of things in Fijiland, for he Fraternally, Tommy Oliver then became official financial advisor to Tau Deuteron. President of Phi Gamma Delta Tau Deuteron When questioned about his Phi Gam activities while in school. Brother Fowler notes his serving as treasurer as being a very valuable experience. A man who TEXAS FUr STAFF Editor David Murph believes that a fraternity's strength lies in its members relaxing and working to gether, tells of constructing the Fiji CABINET OP PHI GAMMA DELTA War Canoe. The canoe, still in good (Feb. 1963-Feb. 1964) President Tommy Oliver shape, is a source of enjoyment to many Treasurer Don Rector Recording Sec'y ...Tommy Harbison Corres. Sec'y Historian Johnny Treadwell Bill Fegnolio $7,403, our largest deposit in many years. The jest of the new policy is as of the Brothers on spring afternoons. In the years ahead, Tau Deuteron will depend on dedicated alums like Bob Fowler to help achieve the aims of the chapter. It's to these men that we owe great respect and many thanks. (1) Members must pay their bills by the tenth of each month. (2) If a member has not paid, he will be charged 10% interest on his total bijl (including any old bill he may have) and a letter will be sent to his parents notify ing them of their son's indebtedness. (3) If the member has still not paid his bill, he will be turned over to the Dean of Student Life at the University, and the matter will be out of my hands. This policy might sound awfully strict and inflexible, but each of you must realize that a fraternity has expenses the same as any private business. If it can not meet expenses, it must discontinue operation. It is hoped that this new policy, along with prudent budgeting and allocating will enable Tau Deuteron to achieve the financial status that a strong, healthy chapter must have. Respectively, Don Rector Treasurer Editor's Note We thank each of the following for their response to the last issue's article calling for financial assistance: A. L. Wimmer, Dallas; Brig. Gen. T. D. Stamps, Washington, D. C.; A. J. Wessley, Dallas; C. R. Allen, Gonzales; F. B. Whaley, Corpus Christi. Their contributions have helped to pay postage for the current issue. The principle cost, printing, of $100 per is sue is born by the chapter. The Norris Pig Dinner is approaching fast. Don't just read about it! \r\nTwo Presidents both the President of the Texas Cow boys and of the Silver Spurs. We are son. To the many accomplishments of which we are so proud, we can now add another. Ours is the distinction of having deeply proud of both of these men. Darrell Willerson, our fall pledge trainer is President of the Cowboys. Dar rell is a senior from San Antonio and has been a tireless worker for the chap ter the past few years. As a tribute to his woi'k and devotion to Tau Deuteron, the chapter has named him "Outstand ing Fiji" for 1962 (an award which had its beginning this year). He is a well known figure throughout the campus and is active in many of the Univei-sity's activities. Darrell is a true asset to the chapter and is a great help to us in many areas. The new manager is Roy Rushing, a man team and alternate starter this season. Jimmy is a great prospect for the next two years. LARRY FRANKS—Nacogdoches Also a sophomore and a tremendous ball player—a forward who scored high all season and has been a consistent starter. Larry played a big part in each of Texas' victories this year. One of the finest guards in the Southwestern Conference—a activities. capacity and handles each task well. Both of these men help affirm our be lief that to be great, a fraternity must achieve excellence in a wide field of en deavors. Otherwise it becomes stagnant and useless. It is only by each member using his capabilities to their fullest that a workable body is created. Darrell and Ray truly exemplify this and are Broth ers of whom we can be justly proud. sophomore who has worked with Jack MUTT HELLER—Tyler A senior forward who has consistent ly been one of our finest players—a high scorer throughout his college career and also a very active Fiji. Mutt is a member of the Texas Cow boys and is well known in many areas of campus life. TOMMY NELMS—Houston A sophomore and very fine athlete. Tommy has a lot of potential and will be heard from much in seasons to come. on his Lake Club Committee since his pledging. Rodney Sattei-white will work with Roy as his "unofficial" assistant. Due to extensive work done on the dock and water plant control last year, nothing has been done this year. It has been checked out and appears to be in good shape. The rentals of the Club have stepped up considerably and have added to the fund set aside for improvements. The goal is to rent it whenever we don't have a party. 40 Many recent improvements have been made on the building and grounds. One of these is the repairing of the ceiling to improve the acoustics. Also, colored lights have been placed in the trees, on the dock, and on the diving platform to create a better atmosphere outside. The entrance has an attractively lit sign, bordered by Austin stone, which dis plays the "Fiji Man." Tentative plans are also being made to level off the front lawn and make minor improvements on the parking area and entrance. These are some of the continual improvements which make the Lake Club such a valu able asset to Tau Deuteron. senior student life make him an excellent ex afraid to exert himself in more than one Holford. He has held this job for sev eral years and has done a very capable job of managing one of our most ad mired and valuable pieces of property. A sophomore guard and real crowd pleaser—all conference on the fresh the fall, has created a busy year for Ray. His participation in many areas of ample of a good fraternity man. He isn't the devotion to studies" of senior Jack JIMMY CLARK—Dallas called the "sparkplug" of the Longhorn team. Jimmy is an All-Confer ence player and is very active in Fiji combined with his All-American one in The management of the Fiji Club has been changed with the "I'etii'ement for In brief they are— JIMMY GILBERT—Beaumont Our other president is Ray Poage, head of the Silver Spurs. This honor, The Lake Club Fiji Basketballers Among the well known Fijis these days, our basketball players rank high. They have dominated the courts and played key roles in Texas' Southwest ern Conference championship this sea LARRY FRANKS JIMMY GILBERT \r\nTEXAS FIJI • r: Vr Tzz T'i a SPRING PLEDGES—First row (left to right): Keller, Norman, Moody. Second row: Harris, Goynes. Tread well Travels Brother Johnny Treadwell, Tau Deuteron's scholastic and unanimous All- American is once again fighting the books after many weeks of frequent travel. Johnny has logged thousands of miles since being named Ail-American and has received a hero's share of awards. At the season's end he journeyed north where he met President John F. Kennedy and vacationed in New York City. Here he was recognized on both the Tonight Show and the Ed Sullivan Show. Returning to Texas, Johnny performed in the Cotton Bowl where he was named the outstanding lineman of the game. Shortly afterward he and another Tau Deuteron Ail-American, Ray Poage, traveled to Honolulu to play an excel lent game for the South team. Upon re turning to Austin, Johnny was elected Corresponding Secretary of Tau Deuter on. He is now living at the House doing a great job at his new post, as well as, in his schoolwork. Lost Fijis Anthony, Bob G. Anthoeton, Henry W. Belcher, Jerry Chisolm, R. M. Files, Francis M. Greenfield, Eric Hall, Van Winter Hepner, Roger K. Jones, D. H. Phillips, A. D. Smith, Gregory D. Wood, Lawrence J. Please write us the address of any of these Brothers. Any information re garding their whereabouts will be appreciated. Six New Men Wear the White Star Tau Deuteron's spring pledge class consists of six outstanding men. This pledge class has a lot of potential and should bring great rewards to Phi Gam ma Delta. Though small in number, a group such as this achieves strong unity and receives the maximum benefits from pledge training. The spring pledge trainer is Brother Wayne Ray from Houston. Wayne is fol lowing a path similar to that of Brother Darrell Willerson in the fall. He is strongly stressing the pledges scholastic work and has achieved good results so far. Also being stressed are facts con cerning the fraternity. We feel that com petence in both of these areas will bene fit the pledge in university and frater nity life in later years. The spring pledges are: DALLAS: David Colley, Sunset High School, student council, class officer, state runner-up in 220, four year track scholarship FORT WORTH: J. Steve Norman, stu dent council, track, diving, cheerleading—Oxford Academy: basketball, vol leyball, soccer, football HOUSTON: Robert Moody, Rice Insti tute, University of Texas Law School, Phi Beta Kappa at Rice, class officer KATY: Gerald R. Goynes, Katy High School, letters in football, basketball and track, member of Tiger Club, class officer, advanced placement in science LUBBOCK: Dale Harris, Lubbock High School, captain of football team, alldistrict football and baseball, Hi-Y, student council, four year football scholarship. SAN ANTONIO: A1 Keller, Thomas Jefferson High School, President of sophomore and junior class, foot ball, captain of track team, student council, Hi-Y, Best Dressed Boy moM/mismm AT THE PIG DINNER Senior