VOL. 107 Pm GAMMA DELTA, DEPAUW UNIVERSI TY, GREENCASTLE, INDIANA SUMMER 1963 New Lambda Cabinet Selected Burg um Takes tE' Bender I-las Purse DePauw Cops Beta Cup At State Day Ceremony Sa:turday, May 16, 1963, saw a large co n ti ngent of Lambda Fijis make th e annual fifty mil e trek to Indianapolis for State Day. For those brothers who re:presenred the house in the basketball, bridge and ping-pong tournaments, th e day began early. A'll the competition began at nine o'clock , which necessitated an early departure. The cockt1ai1 hour started promptly at five -~hi rty. Dinner wia s served promptly an hour Ira ter by th e Columbia Club's capable Sltaff. Since bhe Arohon~te had h eld their Spring m ee ting in Indianapolis on the prev1ious T'h ursday and Friday, sev eral of them were in attendan ce ait the banquet. Among those prese nt were: Archon P resident, George Gunn, Jr. (Wash. '16) , who was the pnincipal speak er of the evening; Hu g h J. Baker, Jr. (Ohio Staite '31), Archon Vke-President and a residen t of Indian:apolis; and Danner L ee Ma:hood (Davidson '22, Virg,inria '23) , Archon Secre tary. Also in attendance were Executive Secretary William S. Ze11man (Mkhigan '49) ; hi s ass:i:stant, Robe11t H . Alexander (Lafrayette '55); and Graduate Secr e tary Wfl!iam R. H a use·r (Denrison '50). President Gunn announced that Indiana U niversity had been chosen to receive t he Cheney Cu p 1 as the naition's outstanding undergraduate chapter. J1im Baker (Indiana '49 ) then preseruted t·h e Beta Graduate Troph y to Lambda Chapter. A big vi0r~e of thanks is in order for Brother Dave De.Seim, '64, for the excellent jOb he did on tJhe Beta Trophy report. lrt was srtated that Dave's report was the only one of the five submitted that w:as completely and oorreotly filled ou1t . Brother Zerman announced the appointmernt of John L. (Jae) Kendall, Lambda '63, as one of two new field secretaries who wri ll start work in June. The other appointee was Thomas L . Langford (Hanover '63. President Gunn's speech reminded us 0rf the utility of our Fraternity and that i1t takes hard work tio keep Phi Gamma Dellta tJhe fine fraternity it is. OLD GOLD DAY Saturday, Oct. 12 DePauw vs. Butler Lambda recently installed its new off1icers for the year 1963-64. Tom Burgum '64 assumed th e durties of :president following retiring Ja:c K endall. Working with Burgum on ~e new cabinet are Bruce Bender '64, treasurer, J·im Craig '64, r eoording secretary, Paul Hammer '64, corresponding secretary, and ~irby Bay '64, historian. N ew :president Burgum is not only an outstanding l eader in the Chrarpter but has an impressive list of campus activities also. Tom is a member and presrident of the natio nal j1ournalistic society, Sigma Delta Chi ; he is t he sports edritor of the oampus annual, The Mirage, and less importantly, the coach of the Delta Gamma footbaJrl team in the annual Powde·r Puff Bowl with llhe Kappas. In the Chapte•r , Tom has been active in all I. M. sports and work ed o n many committees as well. Last year he was editor of the Tiger Fiji. Tom was recently eleoted to Gold Key, schola·rship-l eadership-arc tivit ies honorary . Bruce Bender, tthe new treasurer, is no l1ess outstanding. Bruce is a m ember of the freshirnran scholastic h onorary, Phi Eta Sigma, pre-medical Delt'a Omicron Chi and I.M. sports. Bruce also held the position of histo rian duI'ing his sophomorre year and he was on the pledge t ra.i ning committee. P syichology major Jim Craig represents th e Chapter on th e Untlversity interfraternity coun cil, Kiapp·a Tau Kappa, along with being pledge trainer fror the last year. Jim takes over the position of r eco rding secretary from senior Don Singer. In the position 01' corresponding secretary is Paul Hammer. P ra ul is an out(continued o n page 2) \ \r\nPAGE 2 SUMMER 1963 TIGER FIJI EDITORIAL- Weigle Sends Affirmative Note; Includes Contribution to Fund We of Lambda recently learned that this summer construction on a new house will begin. Granted, this is only the beginning; an entire house will not be built, but R is a beginning, a concrete start t oward better living conditions for the men of Lambda. We are very grateful to all those alums who have contributed, however 11arge or small, but as I said, this is only tJhe beginning. Just before we received word that the ann ex was coming down, Tom Burgum, our new president, then the editor of the Tig-er Fiji, received this letter. I rthink it would be fitting tio print it here as a!1 example of What the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta means to one man: February 15, 1963 Mr. Tom Burgum, Editor Tiger Fiji Phi Gamma Delta 1002 So. College Ave. Greencastle, Indiana Dear Brother Burgum: My compliments to you and Lambda for your stand on the integration issue, both in t;he Ekklesias and in the Tiger Fiji. Lt was a reaI ple asure for me to see t he chapter take a stand of t·his sort in rthe face of possible financial loss intimated by the anonymous contributor to the Winter Issue; especially in light of the chapte·r 's urgent need for financial assistance. Both Lambda and Pi Gamma chapters have taken the only present position which is both morally just1ifiable in terms 0 1f the Fraternity's traditions, and also realistic in ilght of today's changing college world. W ·hile there will certainly be criiticisms of this posiUon, I cannot help but feel tha•t many more Brothers wiU respond favorably to such a show of integrity. Not too many years ago Lamibda was as reactionary as many of our Southern chapters. We were sol1isi.t:ing Jior a building fund rthen also, and with much less success than yo1!. are h1aying today. I doubt seriously that there are any more former members who are not con.tributing now than previously, and if so, I'm afraid they never really understood what the Frate1rnity was albouit. Ple1ase accept the enclosed contribution to the building fund as a token of my total agreement with your ac:tions. Congratul'a.tfons ! Sincerely and Fraternally, RJichard G. Weigel, '59 Counselor 1 1 Ferge! A new house wiH soon be started for Lambda of Phi Gamma Delta, it will be constructed with the money of brothers who have thought about "j ust what does Phi Gamma Delta mean and stand for." L ambda Adds N ew Links; I nitiate 13 Frosh, 2 Sophomores M.aroh 2, 1963 saw fifteen outstanding young men become full members in Phi Gamma Delta with full respons.ibility and priviege.s. The newly initiated bro then are: Terry Etter, St. Louis; Brad Fleig, EvansviUe; Bill Gilbert, Western Springs, Ill.; Jim Goulld, BelleVli!le, m.; Tom Grooms, Bllue Isl1aind Ill.; Steven Hayes, Lanis ing, Miich.; Joe Johnson, Sp!'ingfield, IL; Mike McKechnie, New Castle, Ind.; Greg Pearson, Anandale, Va. ; Bob Sielkin, To'ledo, Ohio; Bob Vedder, Urbana, Ill.; andS'teve Y oung, Marion, Ind. The two sophomores receliving the badge of brot:Jherhood were Andy Smith, Urbana, l!I., (Bro~her of John, '62) and Bill Turner, Wor.th1ington, Ohio. Reinstaited afrt:er a y·e ar of absence was the pre~initiatioin retreat taken by the entire h1ouse and members of the pledge 1 1 class. This year the men of Lambda ven tured to McCormick's Creek State Park on Friday afternoon. Mee1t:Jings under the headings of Chaipter Affairs Pledge Triainiing, Rush, and Scholarship were held. In the Spring of 1961 Lambda inibiated this retreiaJt for the purposes of re-evaluatling the Chapter and its goals as an organli zation of young men. The weekend at MoCo~mick's Creek is set aside as a periiod of objective insight into the problems and traditons of the Fraternity. The retreat was a tremendous success since many changes have come about since it was held. .A!Jiter returning to the house Saturday 1afternoon, a banquet was held in honor of the men to be initiated which was followed by formal initiation at 7:30. President's Letter Brothers and Inter ested Readers, Phi Gamma Delta is more than just th e name of a national fraternity; Lambda Chapter is more th:an just a link in th e nat ~onal ch:ain. The fraternLty, and specifically our Chapter, is a vibrant, dynamic gmup of men liv,i ng together in probably the most impressionable period of 1liife. 'Dhe s'triiviing for scholastic, social and athl etic goals must be somehow smoo thly m eshed into the daily routine of group living and fr'aternHy responsibility. My job as Lambda's new president is inspirational, directional, pace-setting Aaong with my fine cabinet, I must coordinate individual iniitiative with group performance in a way that is beneficial ito both. I.t is precisely this point that h:as opened fraternities t:o so much critidsm. "11he individual's goals are suboTdinated to those of t.ihe grioup" is a standard jibe. However much this may ih'a ve been true in the pas1t, and however little it may be true now, I assure you thia t Phi Gamma Delta at DePauw thrives on individual aCJhievemenit. Lambda Chiapiter is high in prestige, and more important, in actual accomplishment, because oif t:Jhe drive, energy and enrt'husi1asm of certa'in individuals. As I come to office IJhere i's ye.t muoh unt;apped potential among the brothers. Only wibh the help and support of graduates and friends wiill this potential be realized. Sincerely and friaternally yours, Thomas L. Burgum President Ferge! NEW OFFICERS-- ( oontniiued from page 1) standing member of the track team, president of Student Court, and as a freshman was president of tJhe freshman Inter-fraternHy Council. Paul was the outstanding haliflback on the l.M. football team last fall as weN as holding down a starting p'o sition in l.M. baske tball. Paul also was elec'ted to Gold Key. Kirby Bay is the new historian, the third member olf his family to hold down a cabinet position in Phi Gamma Delta. Kirby was the leading member of the cross courutry team last fall and in the spring runs the distances for the track team. Kirby is also a member of the University orient:Jation staff. \r\nSUMMER 1963 TIGER FIJI PAGE 3 Lambda Salutes Depart:ing Seniors Lambda's senior class is disti nguis·hed in many ways. They are simall, bu t fror their number they accomplished much: Don Singer, CoordinaJtor of Orientation Staff, Unive.rsity Council, Gold Key, track and cross oountry ; J a :i R enda ll, Lamb da past president, Gold Key, Vice President· of KTK, University Oouncil, national Field Secretary; Dave Dirks, ROTC Cadet Commander, Arnrold Air Society, 1tra·ck; Roge r Williams, ace sprinter on track team ; Jim Claflin, chairman Executive Commii1Jtee, track; Larry Ratcliffe, cheerleader, gramal tJsin ; John Campbell, golf, outstanding seni or artist; Dorn Younge r, top campus j.a zz pi'a nist, KTK Glee Club director; Joe Hirtze r . Barrie Austin. exchange student from Durh•a m, Engla'nd ,"llignita!'lian . Rushing Recommendations Dear Lambda : I would like to recommend the following boy to th e Lambda Chapter: Name of Rushee ------- -··- ·------- -· --··-·-------------·-------- -- -·-----· -------- -- -· --------·--------·- -· ·--- -------------·-- ----· ---·---- -- -·· -Address ------------··-·- --- -------------- --- ---- ------ ---- ------- --- --- ·------ --- ----· ------------ --- ----- ---------- -------- -·--- --- ----- ·-·-·- ------ School last attended --- -· ---------· ------- ------· --··----···- ·-- -··- -· ---- --- ------··· --- -- --- --- --------- ·-·-- ·- -- -- --·- ·-··------·--- ----- ---Approximate scholastic a verage or typ e of student Extra Curricular A ctivities ___ ----------------------- ------- ---------- ·-·------------------- --- --- --------- -- ---------- -- --- ----- -·. -·---. _ Other interests and hobbies ----- ---·------ -- --- ------- --· .. ...... --· ____ _____ __ __--- -- ·- -- -------·---- --·- ---· --- - - - - - - --~- ------ . _·- ·- ·- - Character ___ .·-------- -_____ ·- --___ ____ __ ____ _. __ ______ ____ ___ ____ _____.. ______ ____ _________ __ ___ _____ _____ __ ____ ___ __ ·----. ______ ______ . ___.._____ . _. Parents or relatives who were members of Phi Gamma Delta: Name Relationship College Class Fra ternally yo urs, Brother --- --------- ----· -- -------- -- ----·--· -·------- ------ -- ---------· -Ch apter a nd Class ------- ------- ----- ---------- ---- -------- ---- -- Present Address ----- -- ---- ----------- -- ·---------- ---- ----------- \r\nTIGER FIJI PAGE 4 SUMMER 1963 Graduate Brothers Send News Foundation of Chicago w hi ch is conce rn ed with helping individuals and groups make readj ustme nts to changing urban conditions. The chapiter regre:ts the untimely deaJt h o:f Leona rd R a id er '24, who died on November 3, 1963. Brothe r Vern Dahlstrom '57 w,a s married on Apl'il 27, and informs u s that he is presently ma nager of Personnel Development of the Standard Regisiter Com_, pany at Dayton, Ohio. His new address is 804 East Dorothy Lan e, Dayton 18, Ohio. 'Ilhe Chapter wishes to expr ess i ts sympat:hy to Brother Earl Ewan '22 on the dea.t h o,f his mother last F ebr uary, and its congratulations for his n ew jo!:J wuth the public re1'ations firm of Broderick a nd Ewall. Ru ssel Cook x-'18, has donated a larg 2 electric scoreboard for Blackstock StadL um which wm be in use n ext JJall. While .at DePauw, Brother Cook lettered in football, basketball and tra ck, and held the state record in the pole vault. Alt h oug h n ow livung in Clearwater, Florida, he plans to be at De:Pauw witJh h is wife, o n Old Gold Day n ext fa ll for t h e ded;cation of the scoreboa rd. D ean E. T. Weiler, '36 Dean Emmanua l T. Weile r (Lambda '36) o,f Purdue University's School of Industr'i,a l Management has been elected to t he Boavd of Directors of Commercial Solvents Corpovat'ion. A long-recognized authoI'ity in economics, Brother Weiler is a native 0'f EJkhart, Indiana; he ls married to t'he former Ca