^ ^ RECL'iVED ivjVl2 1973 XI DEUTERON POT POURRI PHI GAMMA DELTA * CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY ♦ NOVEMBER 1973 BiL mm ra kfk hi m The annual Fall Smoker of the Xi Deuteron Chapter will be held in conjunction with the Cleveland (Eta) Graduate Chapter on Thursday, November 15, at the undergraduate chapter house on Bellflower Road. Featured as guest speaker this year will be Executive Secretary, William 3. Zerman (Michigan '49). A^er a year at Defiance College, he entered Michigan and was activated on October 12, 194?, and after graduating with an M.A. degree in counseling and guidance, he joined the fraternity Headquarter's staff as a Field Secretary in 1949, serving until 1951. Returning to Ann Arbor in 1952, he became advisor to the sixty nine professional and social fraternities at Michigan, serving with the title of Assistant Dean of Men. During his four years stay at the Wolverine Campus, the local Interfrateimity Council was twice cited for first honors nationally, and once cited in its category. Afterward, he was Purple Legionaire of the Alpha Phi Chapter for three years, during which the Chapter ^-rcr ChKiey Cup for all- round excellence, then, in 1956 he went to Ohio Wesleyan as Assistant Dean of Men, becoming Dean of Men in 1957. In the past and present Bill has also been very active in the Fiji Academies, having taught a variety of subjects including leadership resposibilities, pledge training, and rushing. He has also addressed the leadership schools of Alpha Tau Omega, Sigma Alpha Hu, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon as well as the school for field secretaries sponsored by the College Fraternity Secretaries' Association. In August of 1959, when he was appointed Executive Secretary by the Archons, Brother Zerman was serving as Chief of Section X. His contributiors to various alumni magazines and appearences at chapters throughout the country have been numerous. We of the Xi Deuteron Chapter will be honored to have the company of such a true Fiji on November 15. Our other distinguished guests will be Archon Secretary, Ellis E. Busse (Chicago '31); retired General Counsel, William R. Van Aken (Lafayette '34); Curator of the Archives, Dewitt R. Cogswell (CWRU '15); and Ritualist, Louis A. "Bud" Mangels (Indiana '56). The Fall Smoker is an excellent opportunity for Fijis to get together^ Undergrads and Grads alike. It will be a chance to meet the new pledges and to see old friends again. Reservations, which are requested, may be made by contacting James William.s, c/o Ernst & Ernst, I3OO Union Commerce Building, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 (Telephone 861-5000) before Monday, November 12. The cost of the i \r\nDinner will be six dollars. Checks, made out to the Cleveland Graduate Chapter, may be mailed with your reservations, or, if you prefer, you may pay at the door. Activities will get underway at the house with Cocktails at 6t00 P.M, (cash bar, of course). Dinner will follow at about 7«00 P.M, which likewise will be followed by entertainment presented by the Bread and Circuses Theatrical Gjroup, As a reminder, the Under graduate chapter house is located at 11317 Bellflower Road, and some limited amount of parking will be available in the back and side lots, XI DEUTERON ATTENDS 13TH FIJI ACADEMY The beautiful sprawling campus of Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond provided the setting for the 13th Fiji Academy held August 12-15, 1973* Undergraduates of Xi Deuteron attending the Academy were Michael D, Ferrell (*7^), Treasurer! Jonathan F, Diller ('75)» Recording Secretary! and larry S, Prystowski (*76). Also in attendance from the Cleveland area were Xi Deuteron grad uates Robert W, Mebaum ('69), Chapter Hoard of Advisors member, and Dewitt R, Cogswell ('15), Curator of the Archives, The lecture-discussion sessions that Xi Deuteron found the most helpful were Rush and Public Relations sessions, Jerry A, Lilly, considered the leading rush authority in the nation, delivered a very informative lecture which proved to be very beneficial to Xi Deut eron, Lilly's ideas of the structure of the chapter rush program, motivation of the Brothers, and techniques of approaching and per suading rushees provided Xi Deuteron with ten pledges, the largest pledge class in four years. The ideas presented by William S, Zerman in the Public Relations lejj.ture resulted in the formation of a new committee in the Chapter which is chaired by Douglas G, Coxe ('75)« Xi Deuteron feels that the "leadership school of Phi Gamma Delta" was a valuble learning experience and will greatly aid our chapter in its "Questi for Excellence," the theme of the Academy, FIJIS ON CAMPUS As all former Xi Deuterons know, our chapter has always been among the most active on this campus, and this year FIJIS are show ing themselves to be campus leaders. This year we have worked out a new all-university IFC and as yet we have not established definite representatives. Brothers Jon Diller, Mike Ferrell, and Dave Dingle have each given their time to represent our house in this important new organization, Bi*other John Christakis last spring, ran for Junior class President and made a good showing, coming in second in a large field. \r\nThis year seems to be the big one for sports for Fijis, We are beginning to set our sights on the All-Sports Trophy, and through involvement and unity among all brothers we should make a good showing. In intramural football, fielding a young and inexperienced team, we still managed to enjoy ourselves, ending up with a 1-4 season. Intra mural basketball should find us topping last year*6 great season by going all the way this year. We would appreciate some of our graduate brothers attending our gamesi we could use your moral and vocal support. Brothers Dave Dingle and Scott Maslow, through an outstanding effort, took runner-up position in intramural tennis doubles. Fiji spirit! That's the old On the varsity level, the Spartan football team can be proud of three Phi Gam players. Their ability and desire set an example for the whole team. The Spantan co-captaln. Lee Prazer, is already one of the premier roverbacks in the conference. Last week against CarnegieMellon, he exhibited his versatality as an athlete by taking over as running back, and had by far the most exciting running of the day. Brother Randy Romick has become the anchor man of the offensive line, playing both tackle and center, Sophmore Brother Dennis Mullen, a tight end, missed last year because of injury, but has more than made up for it this year; last week he accounted for over half the team's passing yardage. Pledge Brother Glenn Mazza did a fine job playing linebacker for the J,V, team and has now moved up to the Varsity. In other fall sports. Pledge Brother Bill Porter was on the soccer team and did a fine job, playing halfback and helping the team on to a winning season. All in all, Fiji desire and pride always comes through!!I FALL PLEDGING Entering into the portals of Phi Gamma Delta, the Pledge Class of Fall 1973 comes with an enthusiasm and sincere interest to learn the Purple way. The class consists of nine men with diverse interests and goals, but whose common interest is to learn more about Phi Gamma Delta. They will accomplish this by study of the Purple Pilgrim and the guidance of their Fiji brothers. At times it is difficult to increase contact between pledges and actives. The pledges are encouraged to have lunch or dinner at the house at least once a week, and frequently converse with brothers liv ing in and out of the house. Soon, they will become involved in house committees and functions, and perhaps see what it is like to live in the house,by moving in for a few days, Greg Bergman, Ernie Dontis, Mick Klass, Don Klier, Bill Kolis, Glenn Mazza, Bill Porter, Rick Susi, and Stan Vrtachnik will make a significant contribution to the success of our Fraternity, Their brothers of the Xi Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta anxiously await their success in pledge training, PRESIDENT'S REPORT Our chapter, Xi Deuteron, of Phi Gamma Delta, is continuing on an upward trend with strong participation in all aspects of fraternity life, Committees were reorganized this year in an attempt to delegate authority and responsibility to all brothers. Success of house activit ies and functions is evidence of the response of the committees. The \r\nLandscaping Committee has concentrated its efforts in improving the grounds surrounding the house, and for this reason, we are proud to live in the most beautiful fraternity house on this college campus. Within the house itself, the By-Laws and Social Committees are organ izing and structuring improvements which will pave the way for the future success of the house. Outside tne realm of committees, the brothers have sponsered a Sioux Indian child in South Dakota and all have written a letter to him expressing their interest in his development as a student and man. Also, in a move to better our affiliations with the faculty, professors have been invited to have lunch and dinner with us, and the response has always been positive. Unfortunately, a few matters involving our relations with the University do not always run smoothly. The indecisiveness of the Inter-Fraternity Council on giving Reserve fraternities the right to have Fall Rush almost caused the Reserve Fraternities to form an I.F.C,, Fortunately, however, comprimises by both Case and Reserve factions cleared the disagreements. As a result, our Pledge Class this semester is one of the strongest in past years. In addition to the maintenance of the house, the Carriage House has gone through a downstairs rennovation, free of charge, done by a temporary stay of a theater group. In closing, the undergraduates of Xi Deuteron would like to express their appreciation to our graduate brothers for their strong support and financial backing of certain house affairs. Their valuable and respected advice is always welcomed. If you are in the vicinity of our house, please do not hesitate to stop in and meet the brothers. HEWS OF THE BRETHREN DEWITT COGSWELL, '15* who was appointed curator of the archives of the National chapter of the Fratermdty of Phi Gamma Delta, re cently attended the 1973 Fiji Academy. There he assembled historical documents of the fraternity and compared his findings on our fra ternity's history with the knowledge of other graduates from chap ters all over the country. Dewitt has already added much to the ar chives, Some of his collections can be seen in the new National Headquarters in Lexington. HARRY L, DAVIS, '37* was elected president of the Cleveland chapter of Phi Gamma Delta this year. Hiirry has been consistently active in the graduate chapteri in the past he has held both the distin guished position of Archon, Councilor, and later Archon Treasurer. Previously he had been a section chief, and was appointed Purple Legionaire only a year after he had graduated from Adalbert College. His address is nowi 15156 Hemlock Point Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. ED BABCOX, '70t has recently finished his naval duty and is now going to graduate school in Cleveland. His home is in Shaker Heights, MIKE MAGNESS, '70i has recently been appointed Assistant to the Dean ati Case Western Reserve Law School. DAN PLATANO, *701 is currently both a teacher and a coach at Mentor High School. • . \r\nBARRY LEHTO, '701 now shares a high school teaching position in the Cleveland Heights Science Department with BOB- NIEBAUM, '69o Barry is also the assistant coach for the Heights varsity football team. He still lives on campus and currently resides at 2192 Cornell Roadi however, he is thinking about moving to Utah this summer. Last year Barry was our chapter's Purple Legion naire, JOE KONIECZNY, *70i is now working with drug addicts. He re ceived his Masters in Psychology this year from Case Western Re serve University where he worked in the Hanna Pavilion, JOHN^ LUBAHN, '701 is now in his third year at Case Western Re serve School of Medicine, He currently resides at 2171 Murray Hill Road here in Cleveland, DICK McNALLIE, '701 works for a local law firm; he is currently attending law school at night. GARY KRUPKIN, '73» is now attending John Marshall Law Sdhool of Cleveland State University, ROGER KOPOSTASY, '73i is now teaching science in Cleveland Heights Junior High School, LET US KNOW Please fill out to the best of your knowledge and return to: Phi Gamma Delta 11317 Bellflower Road Cleveland, Ohio 44106 please print Name in full Nickname Occupation Class. Firm ( ) Business Address ( )Home Address (check preferred mailing address) Years in school Course Degree. Did you attend any other college? In what campus activities did you take part? What fraternity offices did you hold? Date of marriage j * Wife's maiden name. fhe POT POUfRIwhich is the official publication of the Xi Deuteron chapter was prepared and edited by Larry Starkey, Special thanks goes to all the brothers who wrote articles and otherwise helped make this publication of the POT POURRI possible. \r\n 6031234X CWR 1937 50 HARRY L DAVIS JR 614 SUPERIOR AV NW CLEVELAND OH 44113