5 FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA 7niEcaj?JiiiiiE OCT 14 19S3 y U a i B Cot-uMBM CuAPTfn- Onsift VoLOMt 7. J\/».Z IK -"r- iik ii ;■ W, Sar^spt Omegas Elect CABINET TOPS Officers to serve the Omega chapter for the 1963-6k term were elected by unanimous con sent of the Brotherhood. Peter C. HIghberg '64E of West Hart ford, Conn., was elected Pres ident of the all-senior Is LAND Party cabi SPRING FROLICS Fiji land assumed Its perennial south sea Island garb, complete with lush tropical growth, boiling foun tains and thatched huts to become once again the envy of the frater nity Spring calendar for all Col umbia. Brothers and their dates were treated to a lavish buffet table, net. Malcolm Sargent '640 was supplemented with ample sub-tropical chosen Treasurer. Mai halls from fruits of all dlscrlptlons, and a Westfleld, N.J. Eugene Meyer from Roslyn, N.Y. was appointed Secretary while William Roy of Irvlngton, N.Y, will be Corres ponding Secretary and A. David Johnson of Indianapolis, Ind. stands as Historian. The new cabinet already has a distinguished record In campus delicious purple punch, plus two bands which supplied two types of music. The evening, topped off with the "FIJI kick", stands as a credit to the brotherhood and the dance chalrman. SPRING CARNIVAL Omega had a chance to distin and fraternity activities. Pete guish Itself further among Its ri HIghberg Is on the disciplinary vals on campus by capturing the coraroltte of Pamphratrla. Gene Proctor Mohr Cup at the annual Pam Meyer Is business manager of phratrla Spring Carnival. Chairman Jester. Bill Roy a Nacora,sec. Ed Lyons and a hard working Commit of the Undergraduate (cont.p. 4) tee (cont. on p.3) \r\nSPRING - FALL 196B by OMEGA OF GAMMA DELTA VOL. VI I No.2 (sighed) Peter A, Highberg OFFICERS President Treasurer Rec. Secretary Corr. Secretary Peter A. HIghberg Malpolm Sargent Eugene Meyer Will iam P. Roy Historian A. David Johnson Editor Anthony J. Leitner PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE We have finally navigated the treacherous financial waters of the past two years and are now in the President, Omega REPORT OF THE TREASURER FOR 1963 Omega, for the first time in quite a few years,is ready to begin a year solidly in the black. Thanks to the fine work of the past treas urer, Tom Pyle, our financial posi tion is good, and prospects for the future look even brighter. Over the past two years we have paid off a calmer waters of the black bank bal debt of $2,500 by strict ances.Much credit is due to the pre with regard to social events and re pairs and replacement. This year sent and the former treasurers who, through the tightening of the chap will finish ter's Several financial policy, have col lected many outstanding debts. With with accounts budgeting a cash are balance. outstanding and when collected will add to this. this additional money, we have been able to pay off the mortgage to the Omega Association thus freeing re tributive payments to the chapter Accounts payable are practically ne gligible.Thus next year should see several improvements to the physical plant and an increased social pro for the refurbishment of gram. its phy (signed) Malcolm Sargent sical plant. Treasurer Our traditional Norris Pig Din ner was quite successful this year. Attendance of the chapter, alumni, and friends numbered dred to hear over one hun Col. Edgar Garbisch (Alpha '21) speak on Berlin. Once again we won Mohr Cup Lyons, the Proctor at Spring Carnival. who 2 football game. The chapter also plans to send buses to the away games at Yale and Rutgers. We hope that we will see you all at our alumni reunion following the Prince ton game on October 5th. BROADWAY FIJI Published PHI PAGE BROADWAY FIJI chaired the Ed Carnival Committee did an excellent job in co-ordinating the activities con cerned with the booth. The Fiji Island Party was well attended and enjoyed by all;due, no doubt to the power-packed passion punch. The brunt of organizing this ON CHAPTER TONE As the fall semester begins,the chapter house sehije r>f seems full of a new 1 ivel l.ness and dri ve.This spirit, so much a part of each new academic year is especially welcome this fall. Omega has been given a push in a definite direction, the result of two years of the positive leadership praised In the above re ports of officers. This leadership has put the chapter in sight of a coveted goal: first on campus aca demically and financially as well as socially* This Is not an impos sible or idle prediction.lt Is what event fell on the shoulders of Mike the Brotherhood seems to want. Ladd, amples:Omega sent four delegates to the Fiji Academy at Blooraington,Ind. this summer, Robert VanKuren,Purple Legionnaire also attended. Omega at Columbia Jumped from second to last who performed admirably in this capacity. In the ensuing year the cabinet is planning increasing activities for alumni participation, including cocktail parties after every home Ex (cont. on p.4 see EDITORIAL) \r\nSPRING - FALL 1963 BROADWAY FIJI PAGE NEW BROTHERS CHAPTER The chapter continues to attract talented students from diversified backgrounds with the initiation three new men into of its ranks. All from the class of *66 they are: Heikki Hannikainen to re turn after his Columbia career. He prefers chemistry to the diplomatic service in which his father is now representing Finland as Ambassador to Peru. Heikki is in the light weight crew. He is residing in this country In Pel ham, N.Y. John Nossal '66E is a hard Larrv Zuckerman '66E is from Ocean- He has already demonstrated an active interest in the house by becoming house manager. In addition to his August 28-30 found four energe tic Omegas at the Eighth Fiji Acad emy held at Indiana Universlty.Lead ing the delegation was President MaPs younger brother Bruce '66C. Of useful and special interest to the delegates were the conferences on rushing and pledging. All the representatives reported that one highlight of the event was the op portunity to meet the more than two hundred Fiji's from the nation who attended the academy. working engineering student who is also on the Varsity Football squad.He calls Bridgeport, Conn, his home town but is living in the House. side, Long Island. NOTES Hiqhbera. With him went Treasurer Maicolm Sargent.Derek Marshal 1.and '66C comes to us from Finland where he hopes 3 studies in the engineering school where he is spe cializing in chemical engineering, Larry is out for lightweight crew. Rushing and pledging are activi ties which will soon keep brothers striving to remember new faces. Derek Marshall will put his Fiji Academy experience to good use head ing the rush committee. He reports that four bands have been engaged for smokers during the two week per iod prescribed by Paraphratria. The house itself has never looked better. Alumni will notice the library which has been set up in the chapter room. Victor Obninskv 66C house steward OMEGAS HIT THE has announced a meal plan to begin on BOOKS Oct. sixth. A pleasant surprise greeted re turning brothers when it was learned that compilation of fraternity grade point averages showed that Omega was second overall in the interfraternity standings. Vic also heads the ath letic committee whose duty it will be to field a strong toucn football team for the intermurals. Harvey Biernbaum '65E, Reg Maton 66C.Russel Equi'66C. and John Nossal 66E are participating in varsity foot ball. Thomas Gualtierl 65C. Heikki This chapter stood less than a tenth of a point from Beta Sigma Rho and easily ahead of the other houses. Her average of 10.9131 was three tenths of a point above the all-college average. Surely this success will spur the chapter on to expect an even better showing in the Spring. SPRING CARNIVAL Hannikainen. Frank Barraca.and Larrv Zuckerman (all '66C) are out for lightweight crew. Dave Zagarelli is on the l ightweight football squad. In campus activities. Jester has former editor Gene Meyer'6^C as business manager while the Blue Key soc iety claims Derek Marshal 1 as an ac tive and Tod Hawks as probate.Charles Stover '6A^C Is Battalion Adjutant of the NROTC Midshipmen. (cont.) which included the entire brotherhood working in the booth at one time or another during the eve ning made the refreshment stand a On Pamphratria Omega has Presi dent Highberg on the disciplinary com mittee. William Roy is chairman of financial success. the Committeeon the Future of Frat- (cont. p. \r\nSPRING - FALL 1963 BROADWAY PAGE FIJI Chapter Notes Cont'd: ALUMN1 NOTES ernlties.Thomas Gualtlerl Is on the Erik Hanson '65C Junior InterfraternIty Council, Bob campus of Yunlch Is on the k' reports from the Cornell, where he has be gun a course In the school of Hotel Social Committee. Admlnlstratlon,that the"Gamma Gods" of Ithaca have given him a home. Cabinet Cont'd: Nate Stevens'63C has graduated from Athletic Council and has the Glendon Prize the University of New Hampshire and when last seen expressed a desire to join the people-to-people pro received Room, a scholar ship offered In memory of three Columbia crew coaches to a promis ing member of gram. the Varsity Heavy- Arthur Smith '31C sends glad to be a FljIi ^Ight Crew. Don Helse '61 Is out In regards: the world: Editorial cont'd; employed by Esso Standard Oil. to second place overall In the Inter were seen recently In the Columbia area.John Is working In the Welfare Department of the city, Richard Tuerk '63 and his new bride as of June 24, Miss Rosal ind Lerner, John Cocking '61 and fraternity standings. Also , the physical state of the house In cleanliness and order Is truly rem arkable. Furthermore, the Omega Al umni Association and Its President are are firmly behind the cabinet Its renovation plans. Hopklns. Thomas Pvle '63 and In teaching and studying at Johns Miss Claudia where Tom Is of Geology. It does this as Tom Mark '61 has It always has by brotherhood. his new bride Ion are at Texas A&M The house needs nothing elabor ate to enhance Its Image on campus. the excellence of Its daughter Jane continuing his study entered the Grad. Faculties Department at Columbia What Is necessary Is a continuance, through rushing, of the tone shown facil ity so early In the semester. inished. to continue work In French. It would be hoped that alumni would do their share by taking part In rush this year to perpetuate this turn for the better In Omega's His at the piano has not dim ENGAGED Brother Steven Case '65 announces his engagement to Miss Sarah Bigger. attItude. ALUMN t ill We need Information about YOU. Please fil l out the form below §.69ss lb[ej^ "BROADWAY FIJI" NAME: ADDRESS: Occupation and position:. What's new? What do you hear from other alumni? Remarks for the good of the chapter: OUESTIONNAIRE CLASS: DATE: