GAMMA TAU OF PHI GAMMA DELTA AT BOX 7788 SPRING GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ATLANTA, GA. 30309 1973 FRAT,"--v o:: PHI gamma OEITA Hyp" 'jTEimirJUN2 8 1973 -iiiJ GENEtiA^. ROUTE TO: rman Cabinet officers for the school year 1973-1974 are, from left, Rich Wright - Historian, Dudley Williamson treasurer, David Willis - president. Bill Wilkinson recording secretary, and Tom Woodward )Fictclicr corresponding secretary. New officers elected for 73-74 Treasurer's Report Elections for a new cabinet were held in February of winter quarter. David Willis was elected to succeed Jim Dullum as president, with Dudley Williamson becoming the new treasurer. Bill Wilkinson, Tom The financial standing of Gamma Tau has improved over the past two quarters, but the chapter is still Woodward and Rich Wright were elected recording secretary, corresponding secretary and historian, respectively. One of the main goals of the new administration will be to involve as many members as possible in the everyday operations of the chapter. Also, closer relations with other Fiji chapters will be sought. Three of the five new officers were delegates to the "Seminar for the Seventies" held at Georgia last quarter. The old cabinet deserves recognition for its fine job during the past year. Besides Jim, the cabinet which served the '72-'73 term, included Lin Acuff, treasurer; Ian Birdsall, recording secretary: corresponding, secretary; and historian. Wes King, Kevin Schoonover, fighting to regain some losses caused by rising taxes, and rising food and maintenance prices, coupled with last year's membership loss through graduation. With the help of a strong rush, we have climbed back to 55 members and 10 pledges from the total of nearly 40 after last spring. Now we can spread our financial needs over a wider range. However the city of Atlanta and Fulton County has increased our taxes by $800, so we are still in some binds. To help solve this problem we have had to raise the room rent in the house from $110 to $120. The rising food prices have also caused a need for higher board charges, from $140 to $150 a quarter. These expenses have caused some strains on the budget, but with the help of Gamma Tau, Inc., and continued graduate support we will find our finances much improved. \r\nNew President's report % Gamma Tau is back on her feet this spring after a membership crisis in the fall. Fourteen new members have added to the quality of our chapter. These are active and hard-working men and have proven to be an inspiration to the older brothers. With an active chapter of 50 members and a pledge class of nine, Gamma Tau is contributing more to the fraternity status at Tech. My congratulations go out to the Kappa Deuteron Chapter at Georgia for a fine job in hosting the "Seminar for the Seventies" last quarter. Both new and old ideas were hashed out during the session. I am sure I speak for everyone who was there in thanking our fellow Fijis at Georgia. Combining ideas from our field secretary's visit and the seminar, Gamma Tau began some constructive changes at the end of the last administration. These changes centered around a new committee system that was developed by Past President Jim DuUum and his cabinet, with the goal of involving more members in the chapter's operations. House and grounds, rush and pledge training committees were restructured to operate more efficiently. Weekly written reports are keeping the chapter informed of their activities. With a concerted effort by the members and the support of this administration, the new system is making inroads. Pertaining to rush, I would like to ask our alumni to continue their support of our chapter with recom mendations of incoming freshmen at Tech. Recom mendations have helped us contact many fine men in the past. There is no better way for a graduate brother to show his support for an undergraduate chapter. Jim Dullum races the Fiji go-kart in the Tech 200 for the third year in a row. He placed fourth in the race, held May 5. David E. Willis President Fijis active in Student Government Elections for student government representatives were held at Georgia Tech in March for the 1973-1974 school year. Of the seventeen Fijis running for office, eleven were elected. We now have an active interest shown and much greater participation than at any previous time. The new Fiji delegation consists of: Ward Hill, sophomore rep Joe Anderson, E.E. rep.; Scott Kinney, senior class president; Tom Woodward, Arch, rep.; Wes King, Biology rep.; Foster Brown, I.E. rep.; Tom Rasmussen, Co-op. rep.; Rich Wright, M. E. rep.; Ian Birdsall, I.M. rep.; Walter DuBose, G.M. rep. Brothers Ross Beebe, John Walsh, Tom W hite as a new pledge this quarter. Dennis was elected Rasmussen, and John Bosky are working to finish the front hut for Island Party '73. This year's Fiji the junior class president. Island Party was held May 12. In addition to the above, we have picked up Dennis \r\nGraduate dues, gifts set record Pig dinner a big success For the first time in the history of the Phi Gamma Delta National Voluntary Graduate Dues and Gifts Program, graduate contributions have topped $64,000. The general officers and staff have expressed their deep appreciation to the 5,600 Fiji graduates who showed their financial loyalty during the 1971-72 school year to returning to see the house and meet the undergraduate ensure the continued development of the fraternity. Gamma Tau chapter is also proud of its alumni who the commons area. have contributed. The following alumni of our chapter have been named in the national publication as con the ballroom of the Student Center. Silver certificates Gamma Tau's annual Norris Pig Dinner was held on May 19 at the Student Center, with a lot of alumni brothers. A cocktail party was held at the house, beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 7:30. A bar, operated by a couple of undergraduates, was set up downstairs in Roast beef was the main course for the dinner, held in were given out to those brothers who have been tributors: members of Phi Gamma Delta for 25 years. The S. Anderson,'53, T. Armenaki '51, R. Ashworth '55, C. Beach '47, J. Beach '50, T. Bell '52, M. Bohannon '68, F. Boone '65, L. Bradford '50, W.Branan '60, J. Briggs '67, S. Brown '66, R. Cannon '30, C. Crabtree '49, L. Daniel '30, R. Elderd '60, R. Glass '54, J. Green '69, E. "Bringing in the Pig" Ceremony which followed the Guilbert '65, R. Hallock '50, J. Hanby '63, P. Harding '50, E. Harrison '69, H. Hart '69, J. Hart '61, O. Jervis '32, M. Kaiser '54, W. Kirkpatrick '35, A. Kohl '67, H. Lamont '31, E. Landers '26, R. Landon '50, W. Martin '48, J. Mathis '58, B. Miller '67, W. Miller '66, J. Morril '68, W. Newell '45, R. Parker '67, H. Poole '29, G. Potter '64, F. Pryor '51, E. Ramsaur '25, E. Reed '46, D. Rentz '61, J. Richenaker '44, E. Riley '34, J. Robbins '67, S. Robinson '66, E. Rotramel '51, S. Rymer '37, C. Saunders '60, W. Schumacher '60, R. Sheffey '48, J. Schultz '61, G. Stewart '71, H. Valery '52, C. Vessey '69, K. Weatherspoon '62, C. Wells '67, White '59, W. Whitney '55, J. Windle '66, C. Zimmerman '34. In addition to helping our national, most of these almuni (plus dozens more) have sent in Gamma Tau alumni dues checks — allowing us to publish this newsletter and other alumni mailings. Alumni News dinner consisted of the kissing of the pig's nose by the oldest brother and biting the pig's tail by the youngest. Dr. Thomas H. Williams, the anchon counselor, was the guest speaker for the evening. Many thanks are in order for those graduates who did come and to Dr. Williams for his taking time out to be with us. Rush efforts are continuing at chapter Since the middle of winter quarter the rush com mittee has continued to contact prospective members. This contacting has been carried out mainly by the new initiates who are still in the dormitories and, con sequently, in touch daily with many freshmen they have gotten to know. These rushees are invited over to the house for meals and social functions where they are met by the members in the house. Through this program we have given out seven bids, gained four pledges, and are expecting a few more prospects. At present we have 10 pledges, four of whom will be eligible in the fall for initiation, and six who were eligible spring quarter. Our hopes are that, with an extensive year-round rush program, we will be under less pressure at the start of every year for new mem bers. But, until that time, our efforts will be directed toward finding good men whenever we can. Hugh A. Carter Jr. '64 is plant manager of John H. Gamma Tauk Harland Co. in Greensboro, N.C. The firm makes bank stationary. Sonny is a member of the Rotary Club and served as a first lieutenant in the Army 1964-66. He was in the artillery. Still single, his address is 35-L Quail Hollow Road, Greensboro. William Harry "Skull" Phifer '70 is a senior auditor for General Electric Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio. He, too, is still single. Skull was graduated from Columbia University School of Business in 1971. In addition to work during his undergraduate days at Tech in West Palm Beach and Dublin, Ireland, he was a securities salesman with Kidder, Peabody & Co. in New York. His Published regularly by Gamma Tau Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at Georgia Institute of Technology for the alumni, parents and friends of the chapter. The goals of Gamma Tauk are to promote alumni attendance at reunions and Homeconiing, greater closeness between alumni and active members and to help alumni keep informed of each other and the chapter activities. This newsletter and all alumni activities and mailings are financed solely by voluntary alumni dues of $10.00 Chapter Editor: address in Cincinnati is 34-D Gahl Terrace. George Walker Coleman Jr. '71 is a first lieutenant in the Army at Ft. Carson, Colo. He is a battery com mander with the Air Defense Artillery. George writes that he and his wife Minette will be leaving for an assignment in Germany in August. They now live at 2997 E. 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