rr.-,TE.o:n. C. ; - ■r:\ 'I Fiji ^ J l/ Missourian Chi Mu, University of Missouri October 1973 House Improvements A grreat deal of improvement was made to the chapter house over this past summer. Approximately eight brothers and pledges lived in the house during the summer session and, along with other brothers from the Columbia area, accomplished many needed jobs. The primary result of the summer was Probably the most useful improvement was the replacement or repair of^ individual room doors and the rekeying of —^This year's Pledge Class is one of the the locks. finest group of men to come through in years. There was a fine rush effort this year on the part of the active chapter, and Several more improvements are planned on. With the support of the Board of Trustees, we hope to replace various sections of the hallway carpet and have the remaining steam cleaned. the painting of the house. The wooden trim was scraped and painted an ivory Class Listings color. In order to meet the parking needs of an increasing size chapter, the parking lot was expanded and certain sections were repaired and repaved. Crowded condi tions still prevail, however. Pledge Class In order for communications to be improved among the graduates of Chi Mu, we are making available address listings of all graduate brothers. The listings are available both by class years and regions. especially rush chairman Ken Butler. We have 30 pledges of exceptionally fine athletic, academic, and social ability. Terry S. Barton Florissant, Mo. Max A. Carey . St. Louis, Mo. Richard H. Crawford , Manchester, Mo. Kerry L. Davis Elsberry, Mo. Tom F. Flint Chesterfield, Mo. Christopher C. Hedges - Kansas City, Mo. Thomas K. Henson Hazelwood, Mo. Theodore S. Henrichs-' Columbia, Mo. Vito M. LaBruzzo, Kansas City, Mo. Bradford S. Lacy Robert B. Levering. Marion, Ohio Ballwin, Mo. received These are free, but we would like to limit several notable improvements also. The them to three class years per person. If you would like a listing of other Chi Mu Fiji's in your area, please specify a city or zip code area. Let us know which years or regions you would like on the alumni Mitchell J. Moore John J. Nichols downstairs was a bar, compliments Andy information form on page four of this newsletter and send it to the chapter Sackin, '78. house. Anthony L. Ritchie , Columbia, Mo. James D. Roach .' Independence, Mo. The interior of the house social section now has a new shag carpet and matching new furniture. The furniture formerly in the upstairs social section was moved to the downstairs recreation room. Another addition to John D. Mazar St. Louis, Mo. Duncan B. McCoskrie Kansas City, Mo. John C. McDonald j Glendale, Mo. Columbia, Mo. Ballwin, Mo. Lake Forest, 111. James R. Pierbon John R. Roedery //1\ !sg j f^jftirTiTnT , Hazelwood, Mo. George M. Rutledge ^ Lake Bluff, 111. David C. Schanbacher Cannibal, Mo. Terry A. Shaw ./ . Columbia, Mo. Curtis M. Simmons ^ St. Louis, Mo. Rodney D. Smith / Columbia, Mo. Nicholas A. Stergion/ Webster Groves, Mo. Laurence J. Traynor Manchester, Mo. Robert R. Turner ■ Michael R. Weir ^ Vincil M. Wilt Columbia, Mo. Columbia, Mo. Shelbina, Mo. The Fiji Missourian's primary function is to serve as a means of communication between past and present brothers. Your input is necessary if we are to be effective. The information you pass on to us is relayed to 900 alumni country wide. Don't ignore the opportunity to communicate This year's pledge class, the class of 1977, gathers at the Columns on Francis Quadrangle. with an audience as select and diverse as Missouri Phi Gamsl \r\nChi Mu Educational Foundation Gives Awards After a short period of inactivity, the Missouri Scholarship foundation of Phi Gamma Delta has given scholarship awards to the undergraduate members of the Fraternity. The awards, on a per Chi Mu Alumni Association who contrib semester basis, were given for the past Foundation students with uted money currently is four semester. The Foundation has over three hundred members and exists primarily "to encourage and provide means for the development and advancement of educa tional facilities." Membership in the Foundation is gpven to any member of the utes over $1000. The Foundation came winning tradition is a mark of excellence, a basis upon which Lombard! built the Green Bay Dynasty. Lombardi empha sized that it's tough to make it to the top, chapter house at 704 College Avenue. Besides helping to pay for the chapter, the has provided funds for financial problems, contrib there. Such is the case with the Chi Mu for summer rush, and awarding scholarships to graduate brothers, have given us a strong chapter members with outstanding grade point averages. Over 330 individual scholarship awards have been given since the incorporation of $14,250.00. The present scale is: Grade point average of 2.8 to 3.25 - $20.00 This year's Norris Pig Dinner was a great time for many of Chi Mu's alumni. Approximately thirty graduates returned to the Chapter house for the ceremonial dinner. The dinner was held on Saturday afternoon, April 28, 1973 with a cocktail party afterward in the recreation room of An exact date has not been set for next to thank the graduate brothers the spring's dinner, but it will probably once again coincide with the University's Law Day, as it did this year. graduate brothers who assisted us in our rush program and provided us with among them, Bryan Rudder ('43), from Fort Washington, Pennslyvania. rushee's names. We House Notes speaker, an economist, George Clay, ('34), president of the Federal Reserve bank of distances to enjoy our brotherhood again; Chi Mu. Rush went extremely well for us this intermurals, continuing as one of the most prestigious fraternities on Several of the alumni traveled great and rich tradition, on of which we are extremely proud, on which requires on our part a constant effort to uphold. I believe we are not only meeting the challenge of upholding a glorious past but also contributing to a successful future for year. I sincerely believe we pledged the top pledge class on campus. I would like Several prominent Chi Mu Fiji's were at the dinner: Jack Noyes ('34), the main officials were also present, including most of the board of Trustees, section chief Jery Nunn ('67), and Purple Legionaire Larry Tate ('67). Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. You, our 3.50 to 4.00 - 75.00 The Fiji's finished 2nd in overall house grade point average and 4th in student at Missouri. Several Fraternity but its even more of a challenge to stay 3.25 to 3.50 - 40.00 the house. Kansas City, Missouri, and Steve Chadwick ('70), the toastmaster, a medical Vince Lombard! once said, "Winning isn't everything, its the ONLY thing." A into existence with the building of the new the Foundation for a total amount of Pig Dinner President's Message campus. The house has just spent $4,000 on improvements. Phi Gamma Delta's Headquarters has now been moved to Lexingfton, Kentucky. The Fiji Academy was held at Eastern Kentucky this year, and was attended by 5 brothers. As a Homecoming are trying to generate graduate interest in Chi Mu. attendence at pre-football more Alumni buffets is improving and there was a record attendence at last spring's "Pig Dinner". In closing I can only say that we have some amazing transitions in the past year. Chapter tone is excellent, and all the brothers are working together to keep Chi Mu on top. See you at Homecoming on Oct. 20! Fraternally, Andrew J. McRoberts, Jr. President project we are collecting money for the United Fund with the Delta Gamma Sorority. (cont. pg. 3) 'PTHE FIJI MISSOURIAN Editors: Jeff Edwards Dan Thompson Photographer: Scott Henrichs The Fiji Missourian is the official alumni publication of Chi Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Missouri. Please send news, corrections, and changes of address to 704 College Columbia, Missouri The chapter house boasts many new improvements. Avenue, 65201, \r\nFiji Missourians: Homecoming This year's homecoming is October 20, ("House Notes" cont.) and the Mizzou Tigers will face Oklahoma State. It promises to be a top-notch game. To celebrate the event, the chapter will hold its normal pre-game luncheon from 11:30 to 12:30. That evening a formal We are starting a Little Sisters program, led by brother Tom Schauwecker. We started with 90 girls, and will pledge 35-40. cocktail is planned. All graduates and undergraduates are cordially invited at a cost of $5.00 per couple. There will be an open bar tended by professional bartend We pledged,two Missouri football players ers and a band will play contemporary Mom Richards is still with us and is active this year-Freshman John McDonald, an end, and Sophomore Dale Smith, •an end. Gerald Holt is still our House Boy and 1973 Football Schedule Mississippi(Home) Virginia(Home) North Carolina(Away) SMU(Away) Nebraska(Home) Oklahoma(Homecoming) Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct.6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Colorado(Away) Oct. 27 Kent State(Home) Oklahoma(Home) Iowa State(Away) Nov.3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Kansas(Away) Nov.24 making a considerable amount of money this year betting on Missouri. Dec. 1 Dec. 7,8 Purdue(A) Denver, Colo, is sales Consultant and Salesmasters, Inc. Frank Leeming, '61, 13 Arlington Rd., Malern, Pa., is the city editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer. John P. Beihl, '59, 8 Elmwood Rd., St. Cecu Field, Fla., is a naval officer in the Chi Mu Alumni V.I.P.'S Commendation and other awards during Board of Trustees: his duty in Vietnam '66 to '67. Robert S. Gardner,'53, 2606 Plaza Ave., John H. Caruthers, vice-president Sedalia, Mo. is the Senior Vice President and Trust Officer of the Third National Charles J. McMullin, treasurer Bank of Sedalia. Robert S. Gardner John Mcllroy Chris Graham Terrace, Kansas City, Mo., is an attorney Clifford B. Smith, president Missouri Scholarship Foundation of Phi Gamma Delta: Andrew S. Mills, vice-president George H. Clay, treasurer Albert F. Hillix, secretary James B. Slusher, '53, 300 W. 114 for the Kansas City Life Insurance Co. Dr., NE Atlanta, Georgia, is a college professor at Emory University. Jack R. Schulze, '50, 204 Dogwood Ln., Fairview Heights, 111. is Supervisor of Material Control at McDonnell Aircraft Corp. Dec. 15 Robert T. Young,'47,3632 Birmingham, Dec. 26-29 Ala., is Executive Vice President of The Hardy Corp. Senior Bowl Tournament (A). .. .Jan. 2-3 Texas(H) Hawaii(H) Iowa State(H) Kansas State(A) Colorado(A) Kansas(H) Oklahoma(H) Nebraska(A) Freemont Ross High School. Robert L. Albin, '62, 2181 S. Grape, Civil Engineer Corps., U. S. N. He is the Officer in Charge of Construction in the Public Works Dept. He received the Navy Raymond W. Hall, president Ohio State(H) Don Burgess, '62, 1312 Croghan St., Freemont, Ohio is the basketball coach for Fergus G. Currie, '53, 1092 Rosewood Basketball Schedule Big 8 Tournament(A) News. Joseph, Mo., is a partner in the Brown, Douglas, and Brown Law Firm. Cor. R. P. Wilkins, '55, Qtrs. H, Nas 1973-74 Southern Methodist(H) Show Me Classic(H) London news correspondent for A.B.C. Executive Vice President for American in social work. music. Don Farmer, 1960, 25 Porchester PI., Apt. 116, London, W2. England is the Jan.5 Jan. 10 Jan. 12 Jan-19 Jan. 26 Jan- 29 ^ Feb.9 Iowa State(A) Nebraska(H) Oklahoma State(A) Colorado(H) Kansas State(H) Oklahoma State(H) Feb. 11 Feb. 16 Feb. 19 Feb. 23 Feb. 26 March 2 Oklahoma(A) Kansas(A) March 4 March 9 Richard D. Thomas,'44, 484 N. Taylor, Kirkwood, Mo., is Vice President of Sales Alumni Notes We have received a number of letters from the alumni about having reunions. We have printed the information sheets and urge you to get in contact with your brothers to arrange meetings. We have a fine program set up for Homecoming this year and hope to see many reunions. In addition, please send in your information sheet, and we will put it in our next issue. We greatly enjoyed all your letters. Listed bfcbw are the graduate brothers whom we received letters from. and on the Board of Directors of Sayers Printing Co. John C. Nowell, '43, 1013 Old Jackson Rd., Trenton, Tenn. has his own law practice. Donald B. Smith, '42, c/o Central National Bank, Russiaville, Indiana, is the President of the Central National Bank of Howard Co. D. B. Currence, '40, 2021 Spring Rd., Suite 743, Oakbrook, 111. is the Regional Manager for Terex, a Division of General Motors. \r\nWilliam D. Dowd,'66, 4877 SplitraU pi., Colo. Springs, Colo., is the Assist. Manager of the Colo. Springs branch of the Foster Lumber Co. Robert Deindorfer, '44, Lower Slaugh ter. Cheltenham, Glosglow, Eng. He is a Roy Overacre,'70,23 Country Aire, Mt- Terry V. Johnson, '68, 1712 Savannah, Ft. Smith, Ark. is the Director Vernon, 111., 62864, is an Investment of Advisor for Investors Diversified Services Advertising-Public Relations for Donrey Media Group. Tom Tharpe, '69, 7013 Twana Dr., Urbandale,Iowa, is a Sales Counselor for Inc,. Michael D. Swenson, '70, 529 Cam bridge Drive, Schaumburg, 111. 60172, is if Management and Public Relations for General Electric Co. writer. Milt Harper,'65, Box 77, Columbia, Mo., is the Prosecuting Attorney for Boone Co. Sam S. Newby, '66, 413 Warner Park Rd., Manhattan, Kansas, is a Captain in the U.S. Army. R.A. Rankin, '66, 611 N. Dairy Ashfod Rd., Apt. 75, Houston, Texas is the Director of Corporate Relations for Zapata Corporation. John M. Kinker,'67, 3464 Colonial Ave, is the Executive V.p. of American Diversified Corp. Illinois Bell Telephone. Ted G. Coursault, '34, Route 3, Grove Oklahoma, is the C.P.A. and Controller for Jim Albright, '54, 14323 Cindywood, the Cameron Oil Co., Oklahoma City, Houston, Texas, 77024, is Creative Group Oklahoma. Head for Exxon. Donlin M. Long, M.D., Ph.D., '56t S. Barre Barrett, 196?, 3463 'Thornhill Dr., Jacksonville, Florida, is a College' Teacher at Jacksonville University, is Chairman of Neurosurgery. Alman W. Manlove, '32, 605 Islingd^on Jacksonville, Florida. J. Albert McCollum, '32, 7 Hills Lane, Westport, Conn., 06880, is a Department of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore, Md.. Place, Joplin, Mo., 64801 is a retired Corp. Colonel in the U.S. Army. Executive for Palmer/Paulson Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. ALUMNI INFORMATION FORM •PLEASE COMPLETE THE DATA REQUESTED BELOW AND RETURN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, AS OUR ALUMNI FILE IS VERY OUTDATED ^ • CLASS. NAME . ADDRESS. TITLE. OCCUPATION- FIRM- Honors, Awards, etc.... - I f NEWS for Mi.ssouri Fijis- CHI MU OF PHI GAMMA DELTA 704 COLLEGE COLUMBIA, MO. 65201 OC'^ 12 ^ CO r r*' ^ 1973 S® c.f OOaKof 5oIH 'bO I Lex- 1 il.i tli i