The 10 Annual Morris Pig Dinner - A Success Uho Alpha's Tenth Annual Norris Fig Dinner proved to be one of the best ever. Over ifO graduates returned to the fair town of Slacksburg to bring the total number of guests to over one hundred. The Marriott's Jacob's Lantern Lounge was spendidly prepared by the people at Marriott, and everyone enjoyed the marvelous Roast Beef au jus. The ceremony was highlighted by the charm of our keynote speaker, Michael Griffith. Scholarship awards went to junior Paul Zawistowski and sophomore Fred Schlang. The Undergraduate of the Year Award went most deservedly to Ed Hardell. One of our most distinguished graduate brothers, Howard C. Canada, received the Graduate of the Year Award and the Ten Year Outstanding Graduate Brother Award. Congratulations to all the fine people who received awards! The ceremony was followed by a night of socializing and dancing in the friendly atmosphere of true brotherhood. Thanks once again to Michael Griffith and all who made the Tenth Annual Norris Pig Dinner a true success. Contributed by Jon Parker i ! \r\n-2- The President Reports I extend my thanks to everyone, graduates and undergraduates alike, who contributed to the welfare of our chapter during the past year. Although there have been disappointments, there have been many more rewarding successes and accomplishments. Rho Alpha has pledged seven men this year and seeks that many more for next Fall Quarter alone. Once again, Rho Alpha has succeeded in winning the All-Fraternity Scholastic Award with an outstanding 2.82 Quality Credit Average for the year. Included in that average was a record breaking QCA o'f 3.10& for the past Winter Quarter; almost one tenth of a point above any QCA previously achieved by a Virginia Tech Fraternity. The major disappointment this year has been the firmness of our 6hapter. However, the rallying together of the Chapter at our Norris Pig Dinner has transformed this disappointment into a shining example of Brotherhood. Donations totalling S^,796.00, pledged over the upcoming year, will see us through the summer mortgage payment, the fire insurance payment, an«f will help the House Corporation bring the mortgage payments up to date. The Chapter is currently behind two months on the mortgage loan from National Headquarters. Hopefully, any extra money will be set aside for the future rewiring of our house. Another disappointment, although unavoidable, has been the leees due to graduation. John Adamo and Ed Hardell have been sorely missed already. Next year, the Chapter will miss Dave Dvorak, Henry King, and Amos Webb. We wish them the best of luck in their careers. Vfo atijnrlnh the best of luck to you and your loved ones. Take care, keep in touch, and drink one for the good 01' Delta we adore. Perge*- Mike Rooney, President House Improvements We at Rho Alpha are quite proud of our House, which sets us apart from most of the other Fraternities at Virginia Tech. Within the past year, we have completed a number of house improvements. The Fall Pledge Class re-tiled the upstairs bathroom, removing the window which has served as an eye-sore and heatsink. A new barbaque pit, canstrueted at almost no cost, added a nice touch to the graduate picnic. Other projects completed include the construction of a shelf in the living room for trophies and photo-albums, the building of a cabinet for the house stereo, and the addition of a phone extension to the basement. Construction of new benches for the basement and a cabinet behind the bar is still in progress. There are always improvements to be made on the house. Contributed by Doug Frushour \r\n-3The Treasurer Reports The 8hapter heartily thanks the graduates and undergraduates for their outstanding generosity in the pledge drive at the Norris Pig Dinner. Approximately 5^,800.00 was pledged to be donated over a one year period. As explained at the dinner, the money will be going to the House Corporation to help meet mortgage payments this summer, to make the mortgage payments to the St. Louis Bank, and to increase the electrical fund. We would like to remind those who contributed of their obligation. If anyone has a question about what they pledged, the ©hapter has a record of the pledges. Checks are payable to the Rho Alpha House Corporation and can be sent either to the Chapter house or" Howard Canada. Approximately. $900.00 in pledges has been collected so far. We began the school year by building up a substantial surplus in our checking account. This was accomplished'by providing incentives for brothers to pay their quarterly dues ahead of time. We were able to maintain an average balance of over $1,000.00 for two quarters and received interest on our account for the first time. Accounts receivable were lower than usual for the entire year. However, the budget did not account for two brothers graduating during the year, one brother resigning from school, and two brothers who were living in the house to co-op. Only five brothers lived in the house winter and spring. As a result of these circumstances, chapter income was diminished. Chapter funds intended for summer expenses were used to pay the mortgage. We conducted several fund-raising activities, some of which were successful. Approximately $200.00 was donated specifically for the Chapter at the Norris Pig Dinner. We thank those who donated. Also, we would like to thank those graduates who sent donations throughout the year. You have all shown great support for the chapter throughout the year. Perge' Paul Zawistowski, Treasurer House Corporation Donation Program A pledge program was established at the Norris Pig Dinner this year. Money pledged will be used by the House Corporation to meet the needs of the Chapter. Brothers who participate in this program pledge to donate a specified amount of money by the upcoming Norris Pig Dinner. A Brother may me^t his pledge by one payment or he may elect to pay in specified installments. If you ha^e not pledged any money to the House Corp., and would like to participate in this program, please complete the form below and mail to the Chapter house, 202 Church St., Blacksburg, VA, 2lf060. Name Amount Pledged (Total) Address— Installment period \r\n-kr A Graduate Writes Greetings to all survivors, and a big "Yee-ha" for everyone. bisc« I was just lounging around here for a few days, I was "asked" to write a graduate's refliction on Pig Dinner. Everyone who attended saw a. unique event in this 5hapter's history. To paraphrase Nasty, "God Damn, we are here to stay." The dates, the dancing, the drinking, the incredible ordeal of speaches, even the amazing displays of air-guitar, are all secondary to the memories relived, rekindled, and created. I could say that I hope we can keep it up, but I know a Phi Gam can always keep it up. One point I want to throw out is our graduate feedback. lYe loose contact with the lives and tastes of the undergrads, so if we want something in particular done, suggest it. For example, although I thought we had fine music, others perfer a more varied approach: Some country, disco, funk, punk, etc. If you want something, take an active part. This will be especially vital for the graduate grandfather support program. It won't be very hard to do, and the rewards will be" immense and obvious. Take part! Well, enough said. Congratulations to everyone on a very successful and enjoyable Pig Dinner. Perge James Carvajal Spring Sports This quarter, Phi Gam participated in softball and soccor. In 90ftball, we were 1-5; a bit disappointing, but not bad for a saall chapter competing soley with the big chapters. In soccer, we were 3-0 in the regular season. After a 2-1 overtime victory in the first game, the other two games were won by forfeit (chickens!). Our first university intramural playoff was against Bob's Team, whom we defeated 2-1. After being eliminated in the second round, 2-6, we went to the IFC playoffs with high hopes. However, due to the loss of 2 starters, we lost^ 1-5. All in all, a fine soccer season. Contributed by Jon Parker \r\n-5Notices - Notices - Notices - Notices - Notices - Notices - Notices Rich Rau has risen again! Currently unemployed, Rich is helping to refurbish a duplex just outside New York City. Otherwise, he has been staying with Brother Tom in Blackstone, Va. and spreading applications across the South. Good Luck, Rich! I « ^ 3 " 3 5 |^^Bi 1 fmimm m Steve and Cheryl Debevoise are expecting a child. The rest of us are not so sure. Bill Latane and Lelia will be married on July 31,1982. Best wishes from everyone. *• ' V/ard Follete and Ed Hardell will be oing to Ekklesia in Toronto, August - 12. • § Ed and Beth Merwin are expecting a child. Rick and Margaret Vaden are also expecting another child. Brady Gorman has been heard from! He called from somewhere in the Midwest and was going on a vacation through Florida. If anyone needs to know his address, we might know. G. Steven. Jones wins the Naval Achievement Award. Update: Steven Shelby Jones, born January 8, 1982. Bob "Swede" Erikson and Brenda Prince were married on May 15, 1982. Best Wishes from all of us! Henry Houson iiing, Jr. will marry Sue Motta on June 19, 1982, in No them Virginia. Henry and Sue will be working for the Charleston Naval Shipyard in Charleston, S.C. David "Apes##t" Dvorak will be "nuking" it with the United States Navy. A little nukie never hurt anyone! Kike Rooney will,' ah, who cares anyway. And now, the bad news, James Carvajal didn't find any "0" try, James. Nice \r\n-6- 1982 - 1983 House Corporation President: Steve Carter Vice-President: Bob Dix Treasurer: Bo«aT»d Canada Secretary: '"Hasty" Jcnes Board of Chapter Advisors: Ed Hardell has been appointed co-chairman of the BCA. He replaces Vil Vaitas, who resigned May 15, 1982. Rick Gass remained as the other co—chairman. \r\nImportant Fall Quarter Dates: Rush Dates: Thursday, -September 30 Saturday, October 2 Friday, October 8 Homecoming: Saturday. October 23 (Appalachian State) \r\nFni Gam Gobbler Spring Summer Issue 1982 Editor: David Dvorak Photography: Keith Lewis Thanks to all who contributed. Non-profit Org. US Postage PAID Blacksburg.Va Permit No. 55 Rho Alpha Chapter Phi Gamma Delta 202 Church St. Blacksburg, VA JOBH MILLER 109 OLD HICKORY PT, GREEWSVILLB , SC 29607 s