'JCG ftliG 0 3 198? No. 3—Summer, 1982 Chi lota of Phi Gamma Delta University of illinois illinois The Graduate News Publication DlltAjWI \ The 85.50pledge class looking enthusiastically to 'Bringin' in the Pig.' Karl Meyer fields questions from a graduate and under graduate brothers. Pig Dinner: A Big Success! This year's Pig Dinner at Urbana Country Club was, for the fourth year in a row, better than the year before, The Second Annual Fiji Open was played and proved to be an exercise of survival as 16 brothers battled 40 degree teamperatures and 30 mile per hour winds. This year's speaker was Don "Gomer" McMurray, '76. Don did a great job and is a very articulate speaker, as most people there will attest to. The dinner began with the invocation, given by John Sullivan '82, and then the 85.50's were assigned the task of "Bringing in the P/g." The pig was then blessed by A. B. Sawyer '10, in Doug was also a Rush Chairman and VicePresident during his four years in the house. The dinner ended with the recognition of Owen Ackerman '60, for earning the Silver Owl for 25 years' membership to PGD. Among the highlights of the evening, as always, was the personal introductions of the 120 undergraduate and graduate members in attendance. Each member gave a brief statement of their accom plishments since leaving 401. After dinner everyone moved back-to 401 to party like only Phi Gam's can. The party, which lasted into the morning was enjoyed by all. Special thanks go to Penn Nelson (Minnesota, front, and by Mike Lee '85, from behind. '59), who arranged the activities at Urbana Country Club, and has been doing an increasing athletics, and above all about winning. Carl also took time to answer questions about his job and aspects of athletics. As an outsider, Carl was very We are very appreciative of the interest he has sfiown in our chapter — his loyalty to the fra Carl Meyer, Director of Chicago Operations of the University of Illinois, talked about U. of I. impressed by both the tradition and fellowship of the dinner. A. B. Sawyer '10, then presented the Sawyer Cup to the Most Worthy Senior Fiji, as voted on by the Freshman class. This year's recipient was Doug Walker '82, who along with earning a degree in industrial engineering was also a member of the Marching lllini Band for four years. amount of work for our house over the past year. ternity is definitely an inspiration to us all. I would also like to thank all the brothers who attended this year. Once again attendance was up over the year before and I hope those who attended will encourage other brothers to do so next year. Fraternally, Gary A. Voyda Pig Dinner Chairman \r\nTHE ILLINOIS FIJI Summer 1982 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Published by Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois and Chi lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for its members and friends. We welcome all news from alumni. Please send your news and address changes to the Chapter House. Chairman of the Board Champ W. Davis ('62) President William M. Goldstein ('66) Vice-President Al Lind ('67) Treasurer Michael Lonrigan ('62) Secretary James Mickey ('75) Undergraduate Officers President Treasurer Charles R. leuter Bradd S. Easton John F. Miser Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Thomas C. Fox Jeffrey P. Ben Historian 1982 PIG DINNER—A. B. Sawyer (10) commences the ceremony. President's Message As the semester has wound down, the undergraduates look back on a very productive year. The entire chapter is proud of their accomplish ments and already looks ahead to their fall endeavors. The events this past semester included Mom's Day, Pig Dinner, Rush, and the University of Illinois' only Parent's Dance. Parent's Dance and Mom's Day were as wild and surprising as ever with the Dads and Moms socializing Mike Lee ('85) has the less tasteful honors of finding the cherry. Rush Report and dancing with their sons 'til the On the weekend of April 23 of the house is very proud of this class and sun came up. Pig Dinner was a great success with Gary Voyda '84 and current semester. Phi Gamma Delta had perhaps, its finest formal rush is looking forward to seeing these new pledges living at Fiji's next fall. At this year's rush we added a Pent! Nelson, Minnesota '57, doing a fantastic job. Rush brought the brothers to gether again. With Chuck Coughiin '84 and Dean Bartoione '84 heading the operation. Phi Gamma Delta really shined. The upcoming football season promises to be exciting as the Rose Bowl bound illini face a tremendous home schedule. The chapter would be very glad to have you stop by before or after any of these games. The house and the brothers have a brilliant outlook and we hope that you can share this with us. Perge Charlie leuter '83 ever. Over 100 rushees came through the doors of 401 E. John, new concept which worked very and the house was looking better well for us. Former president, Tom than ever for the occasion. Jump ('79), gave a speech to the To date, we have pledged rushees about "Phi Gamma Delta fourteen of these young men and we hope to add a few more by the end not for college days alone." Tom's timely contribution helped round off a very successful rush. Also, special thanks go to Penn Nelson, Loran of the summer. Here is a list of the current pledges: Bill Mickey (Joliet), Dave Abbene (Chicago), Russell Cook (Deerfield), Matt Pappas (Rock Island), Robert Harrison (Chenoa), Bob Mann (Palos Heights), Jerry Cleary (Lake Forest), Cliff Chang (Wyoming, Oh.), Kevin Flynn (Davis), Steve Willey (Springfield), John Becker (Springfield), Brad Bishop (Washington), Dan Oliver (Rock Island), Matt Sullivan (Oak Park). The Mears, and Bill Amacher for taking the time to help us out with rush. Everybody did a great job and the quality of our pledges proves this! Remember, too, if you have any rus!j| recommendations please send ther*^ to us. Rush Chairmen Chuck Coughiin '84 Dean Bartoione '84 \r\nTHE ILLINOIS FIJI Summer 1982 Graduate News Bob Trapp '34 was unable to attend the dinner but made it over beforehand to share his memories of FIJI past. John Snell '76 is currently working at the Chicago Board of Trade as a commodity trader. He's newly married but still does not have any future Fijis. Loren Mears '77 is now living in specializing in commercial realestate. Keith kept alive his ties to the undergraduate chapter, as he helped myself and 7 others have a great Spring break in Aspen. Jeff Polancich '80 is presently in Chicago as a unit manager in the Personal Care Products division of ColgateTracy Toulouse '81 currently lives in Peoria and is a marketing ing out the undergraduates during representative for Caterpillar. rush last month. Tom Jump '79 currently works Pat Hagerty '82 landed a job as a sales Dr. Hank Wilson '32 currently lives in Columbus, Ohio. He's professor emeritus at the Ohio State University Hospital. Hank has three Palmolive. old. Special thanks to Loren for help Young looking Tom Hickey '77 is a stock broker in Chicago and says he needs friends but most import) antly dates. September. As one could imagine with so many Fijis assembled, a great time was had by all. working Champaign and claims that Tom Hickey still looks like he's 12 years street. Bud and 29 Phi Gams from classes '38 to '43 took their wives or roommates to the Ozarks last representative for PLC management. Don Arnold '61 children: Kit, Kathy, and Lesley. Last, but not least, Gail Fisher '28 currently lives in Champaign and has been a lawyer here for 49 years. He states that Phi Gamma Delta is a great fraternity for a lifetime experi is now dean/ ence. Also, Gail urges you to come on back and see us. It's later than you think! for Merrill Lynch at the Chicago treasurer of a college in Ohio. Board of Trade. He threatens that if Although he is somewhat far from you come to Chicago and don't con Chi lota, Don still can make it back tact him, he will make Quigley punch your lights out! Tom made it down for Spring Rush and gave an inspir to visit his son Jim '85. He plans to see all the '61 and '62 graduate '57 who recently went through brothers at Homecoming '82. affiliation ing alumni morning to speech on Sunday the rushees. Many in Bill leuter '57 lives in Winnetka and works in Chicago. He claims that he's collecting donations on Chicago selling computers. He's corners for the Salvation Army. thanks, Tom! Mark Menarik '78 works living with Tom Whalen '80 and Apparently his son Charlie '83 is wants anyone to come by and party. Keith Pascus '78 is finally Chi lota. fairing better as current President of graduate study. He's a graduate of associate with the Chicago law firm Greenburger and Kaufman. He'll be ceremony at Chi lota. Penn's on BCA and has been very active in the house and a great help. Personally, 1 would like to see as many alums back this Homecoming as mini supporters are very optimistic about this year's football teram. leaving Champaign after 4 years of the Illinois joint JDIMAS program and will be starting work as an Congratulations to Penn Nelson Also, please fill out the GRADUATE NEWS FORM on back Bud Larson '40 operates two clothing stores in Paxton and Hoopeston. He boasts two sons: one an SAE at Cornell, the other a member of that house across the and send it to me. There are many of your brothers who would love to know what you are doing. Remeber PHI GAMMA DELTA — COLLEGE DAYS LONE! NOT FOR Phi Gamma Delta — IMot For College DaysAlone! \r\nTHE ILLINOIS FIJI Summer 1982 It's that time again, Brothers As all of the Brothers of Chi lota, Classes of 1967 and before, vividly remember that Easter of 1964 was a historic weekend for our Chapter. The Chapter House burned down. It was rebuilt in 1964 and 1965 with great financial help from many of our alumni. For the past 5 or so years, your Board of Directors of the House Corporation has undertaken substantial maintenance and remodeling at 401. We have redone the Library. We financed a study/party room in the basement. We have redone areas of the kitchen, dining room floor, and front entrance. And, currently, we are putting the finishing touches on the Living Room and Pool Room. Our recent projects have been directed by the BCA (Board of Chapter Advisors), a group of alums who work closely both with the undergrade and the House Corporation. Much of the labor has been performed by the Undergrade themselves, adding a new dimension to the pride in our Chapter House. And, all of the projects in recent years have been funded from the interest we have earned from the Buckley Fund, an endowment from our late Brother Warren Buckley. But, we still have several major projects to complete. The Housing Inspectors are requiring us to install a new quarry tile floor in the kitchen. Our single-pane glass windows on the first floor are terribly inefficient, and we need outer storm windows or new double-pane insulated windows. And, we want to remove a wall in the study/party room in the basement and expand into the "weight room/gym." These extra projects are necessary, but they will be expensive. So, for the first time in 18 years, the House Corporation is asking you for your financial help. Our goal is a contribution of at least $100 from each alum of Chi lota. But let me re-emphasize a point I made earlier. The classes of 1964 and before gave generously to rebuild the house in 1964. We need the same generosity this time from the classes of 1965 through 1981. Your checks should be made payable to Chi lota. Phi Gamma Delta (they are tax deductible) and mailed to our Corporation Treasurer, Mike Londrigan, 24 Villa Grove, Springfield, Illinois 62707. We will be persistent, so please write your check now and mail it today. 4 Finally, the upcoming school year will present many opportunities for you to come back to your chapter house.! The Football Schedule this coming fall is great and the outlook for an outstanding season is high. The basketball schedule promises to be exciting and the incoming freshman recruits are possibly the top class in the country. And, we are planning a very special commemorative pig dinner next spring, about which we'll say more later. So this year, more than ever before, we need your financial support and physical presence. Welcome back to Chi lota, your chapter house. Bill Goldstein Corporation President Best Wishes to the Class of '82 from the Brothers at Fiji We look forward to many happy reunions! IF Nine Brothers chopped through the snow and had a great time in Aspen over Spring Break '82. \r\nTHE ILLINOIS FIJI Summer 1982 ir-. '57 Pledge Class plans reunion Rushee's Name Oct. 15-16 Rushee's Address The 21 members of the Class of 1957 are planning a 25th reunion at Homecoming on Oct. 15 and 16. Over RUSH RECOMMENDATION FORM Zip_ State Rushee's Phone Number Comments: 12 brothers have already indicated hat they will attend and it is sure to be a great time for all. Bill leuter is acting as coordinator of the event and has been corres ponding with members of his class. Year Your Name; Please send to: Joe DeAngelis, do Phi Gamma Delta 401 E.John,Champaign,III. 61820 He has already ordered the tickets for the game — Ohio State — and Is in the process of making the other arrangements with his pledge brothers. He mentions that anyone from the surrounding pledge classes who (wish to attend is certainly welcome. He can be contacted at SMA Agencies, Inc., 2 N. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Phone is 312-648-0267. Most Worthy Notes .. . There is always a fantastic amount of change occurring at Chi lota of Phi Gamma Delta. It's amazing when I reflect back on the four years that I've lived here at the Chapter House. The addition of a weight room, cold storage space in the third floor attic, and bushes and sod in the front and side yards are a tew of the smaller changes in the past tour years. in the tall of 1981 we revamped Football Schedule As you may have already heard, the mini are looking ahead to a champion ship season next fall. Coupled with a tremendous home schedule, Mike White's mini should be able to dethrone the library by putting in new carpeting, turniture, and"bookcases. Yes, our library now even has books in it! The first floor has also recently opportunities to revist the corner of Another improvement was the Oct. 2 at Minnesota Oct. 9 (Pork Day) Purdue Oct. 16 (Homecoming) .. . Ohio State** Oct. 23 Oct. 30 Nov. 6 (Band Day) Nov. 13 at Wisconsin at Iowa Michigan at Indiana •Night game that features FIJI Island that afternoon. All are welcome but come at at your own risk. "Class of 1957 Reunion Gamma Delta makes me mighty proud to be a FIJI. I hope that in the years to come that 1 have many 4th and John. result of a tremendous house effort Pittsburgh mendous FIJI pride and brotherhood could implement these numerous changes that have come about in the past four years. The brotherhood that I have experienced as a Phi been improved with new carpeting the "Big 2." We've got houseblock this Sept. 25 (Dad's Day) from FIJI Brotherhood. Only a tre in the pool and living room. season with those illustrious Thetas and would love to see you come over before or after the games. Sept.4(Varsity "I" Day). .Northwestern* Sept. 11 (4-H Day) Michigan State Sept. 18 at Syracuse Alumni relations have also been on the upswing. A tew alumni gave us a hand during rush weekend. Tom Jump '79 talked to potential Fiji's, expressing his feelings and experiences as a Phi Gam after graduation. All of these improvements stem Doug Walker '82 headed up primarily by the 81's. They can be quite proud of the transition they made in the basement. They turned its two rooms into a beautiful three-level TV room and a nice bar room. The plans to expand the bar room are in the making and it should be completed by the end of the summer. PGD is improving in ways other Have A Nice Summer than physically. Scholarship has Look for the next issue been on a steady increase with campus activities due to the push of a new office of vice-president. of the Illinois Fiji next fall! \r\nIll uOieduieiio 229 ON I'ujjad aivd aoviSOd s n 0281-9 II 'uBjedLueno 6jO niOJd'UON •»S UMor "3 l-Ot' Bnaa eiuiuBO md }o eioj mo — GRADUATE NEWS — BROTHERS: Please fill out this form today,as we want to keep all of our graduates up to date with news! Return the completed form to: PHI GAMfl/IA DELTA,do CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, 401 E. JOHN ST., CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS 61820 Name Mailing Address. Occupation Glass_ Nickname„ Firm. Descrltie some facet of your work Date of marriage (write widowed, Ifwidowed) Wife's college Names and ages of children (indiate college and Greek organization, if any) , Phi Gam relatives, college, year, and any Information atxjut them Civic or elective offices (Indicate past or present). Clubs, societies, service organizations (indicate past and present and don't abbreviate). Comments: Positive or Negative Class. Sorority.