FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DEUTff CHI T APR 13 1%7 ALK^BUARTEn "DROP IN SOMETIME' PIG DINNER. '67 In a few weeks we ifill reacli that time of the year when Chi chapter holds its annual Norris Pig Dinner. At this year's dinner, the 74th, the Master of Oerimonies will he Brother Dave Puroell (Denison, '53)• Brother Purcell, the Director of Estate Planning, has graciously consented to head the dais. As you will remember from our recent letter, the main speaker at Pig Dinner '6? will be Archon Vice President Herbert A. Erf. Brother Erf is an eloquent, intelligent speaker and we are sure that you will be fascinated both x-rith his talk and when you speak with him personally. Besides the dinner we have also planned several other functions. At 3:30 P. M. the Chi Association will hold a meeting including the election of officers. During the meeting the wives of attending brothers Tfill enjoy a tour of the campus and Jackson's Garden. After the dinner a small jazz band will entertain an informal gathering. And of course cocktails will be served before the dinner- starting at 5:30 P. M. ¥e sincerely hope that you id.ll accept our invitation and come back to Chi and Union, if for no other reason than just to see what the new chapter house is like. ¥e are sure that you >dll be pleasingly amazed idth the broad changes in the physical facilities of both the chpter and of Union College as a whole. Hope to X see you at the all new Phi Gamm House, Saturday, April 29, for our 74th Norris Pig DinnerI ^ * lEC UORHSHOP « * » * New Initiates On Tuesday'-, April 4, Union's Interfraternity Council sponsered its second annual workshop, It brings together the respon sible men of each chapter to exchange ideas and information * On the evening of Monday, March 27, 14 new brothers joined you in brotherhood at Phi Gamma Delta. The new brothers are: D Dick Adams from Duluth, Minn. in the interest of overall im proved fraternity performance Marty Berdan from Plattsburgh,NY at Union. This year's key speaker was Gai^T Buttner 0f Rochester who is Executive Secretary ¥illiam S. Zerman, who stressed the imprtance of fraternity involvement tner, Union and Chi '39 in the campus and the community. Tony Carpinello from Rensselaer,NY the son of Bradford ¥endell But Many of you i^dll recall that President Martin, speaking at Pig Dinner last year, challenged fraternities to prove themselves worth while, contributing mem- (cont. p.2) Marty Cary of Greenfield, Mass. John Cassella from Dobbs Perry,NY Icont. p. 2) \r\nIPO FORKSHOP (cont) 'bers of the Union College group. NE¥ INITIATES (cont.) Steve Geer of South Portland, Me. Brother Zerman reinforced that challange, and went on to sug gest ways to meet it. Brother Zerman stressed two Bob Herron from Canajoharie, NY Rick Holmes from Westom, Mass points. First, any fraternity chapter, or any college fraternity Tim McEnerney of Norwalk, Conn. system, must, if it is to con tribute, furthur the aims of the college. That which the partic ular institution regards as most important must become a concern of the fraternities, a definite object of their efforts. Second, fraternities must in Bill Muelech of Cooperstox-m, NY Mark Palmer from Albany Pete Starkweather of Malverne, NY Ed Feber from East Greenbush, NY form their "publics" as to what they are doing, and why. These publics are of three types: the College faculty, the general pub lic of the location, and the alumni. Faculties and the general public are usually ignorant of, or biased against, fraternities, a condition which exists part ially through the fraternities' own laxness. After the speech seminars were formed in several of the chapter houses to talk over var ious problems of chapter admin istration in relation to Brother Zeman's remarks. Most of the discussions turned out to be worthwhile, and the entire affair was judged a success. These fourteen compatible freshmsn compose a prime, diverse group of the class of 70's finest. In size they range from a 215 pound Maine shot-putter doi-ra to a 5'5" South Albany pre-med. Among their act ivities are wrestling, laccross, track, soccor, cross-country, ten nis, R.O.T.C., glee club, outing club and other various groups. Beyond the college affilliated activities these new initiates also find recreation in sk-iine;. skating, hunting., fi filing, and one even finds enjoyment through shooting rapids in a canvas kayak. These fine, young men are a credit to Phi Gamma Delta and will help Chi to flourish and grow in our new house. ¥e hope that you will be as impressed >rith them as we are when you meet them in the new house and listen to Archon VicePresident Herb Erf speak at Pig The week following our spring Dinner, April 29. break Chi chapter was buislly en gaged in moving from the old THE BIG MOVE house into our new home. T'Jhile the move was marred by the adamantine enforcement by the college of its rule that no dogs may be kept in college ox-med res idence halls, thereby forcing us to get rid of our tvro mascots, the physical transfer was re markably smooth. The move began on Easter Sunday night with per sonal posessions. All of Ilondaj'' and half of Tuesday we lived in the new house but ate in the old house. By Tuesday night we had (cont. p 3) FIJI DONORS On Tuesday and Wendesday of the week of February 12, Chi chap ter displayed its spirit and unity through its efforts during the Arnold Air Society's Annual Blood Drive. For the third consecutive year we topped all other frater nities and living units with the greatest number of donors. For our efforts we received praise from the American Red Cross and a keg of beer from the Arnold Air Society. \r\nTHE BIG MOVE (cont.) f Been sufficiently settled to eat our first meal in the new house. The college generously supplied a truck to aid us in the move which was a great aid for several days, ?Jhile there were many complaints about moving into a "dorm", they have all but dissappeared. Luxuries such as hot water all the time and not having your feet stick to the floor on a cold morning in the bathroom have overcome all complaints about "too sterile an atmosphere". And the realization that it is the people and nof the physical surroundings that make a fraternity has convinced most of us that a fraternity can prosper in a dorm. Especially in one as fine as ours. We hope that you will be impressed vrith our new house when you come to see it Pig Dinner, '67, •JS- it GRADUATE NEWS Congratulations to Brother David * DIRECTORY SRRATTA Brother Richard Max'ti n,' 1966, Oongratulatios also to Brother George H, Buckbee from Ossning for the birth of his son, Kevin Keith on Nov. 7, 1965. Further Fiji Oonghatulations to Brother Lewis Vendetti, '57, living in Adelphi, Md. He mar ried Mary Alice Genau on Jan, 13, 1967, Lots of luck to them both! Brother Rudolph Knauf, '50, has gesting the idea originally to bringing it to the printer's. Presently there are several corrections to the directory. Brother Albert Holumzer, '65 was omitted. His address is: n-m RFD #1 Box 412 Woodstock, recently moved. His new address The proper addresses of the fol- is: Kassei, Wh, Sandbuschweg 23 Kassel, ¥, Germany lotring brothers are: He married in 1955 and while he Richard H, Lange, '46 has no children,ilaereports that 930 StDavids Lane he has a cat, one "paulinchen, Schenectady, MY 12309 nee' Thysbe of Ilollebjf". Allen J. Baker Brother Robert P, Bocek, '60, is the manager of Digital 3171 Paxon Rd. Eden, NY 14057 Equipihmnt Corp.'s new Rochester Sales and Service office, serving The following names are their much of New York State correct spelling: It bereaves us to report that the folloiring brothers have recently Walter Tiedeman John A, Tiedeman David Tiedeman died: Brother Roger C. Wood Walte r J. Frie d eriok George L, Elmendorf Brother Paul James Hackett, '53 Brother Roland Scheimerhorn, '22, Brother Hudson H, Tanner, '40 is quite alive and not deceased as was listed. His proper address aiDpears in the directory. (cont, p. 4) \r\nDirectory Srratta (cont.) Grad Guests t The folloifing "brothers are de ceased; Chi is starting a new pro gram of inviting area Pijis, whether Chi alumni or not, to Brother Joseph Wilcox Jr., '13 dinner and social functions. Brother Gillam ¥. Rice, '33 Brother Thalen L. Cross, '24 So you area grads may expect to hear from us pretty soon, ¥e would like to know you better and hope you trill find time to come. Also we have three missing alxmni. They are Brother David M. Pa^nas, ' * '59, Brother Donald P. Graham, '59, and Brother J^illiam B, Stevenson II, '52,If an3''one knows where iny of these brothers are, we would apjypeciate a note informing us. Also, PIRST UNION FIJI if you know of any other correction Thomas B. Crews, the first pledge of Phi Gamma Delta, transferred to Union College, thereby making that should be made to the direc him the first Phi Gamm at Union, tory, we would be grateful if j'^ou would let us know. Thank you. * * * i'r If you have any information, corrections or anything of interest that you xfould like to inform every one of, please complete "this form and return it to: Chi Tama/Phi Gamma Delta/ Union College/ Schenectady, New York 1230S Name Address ™ jp^i'tg~Yorget 3'-our zip code!) Is this address a change from your old address? Yes Present Occupation(Any Promotions of Honors?)_ jPuture Plans General News(Births]jE, marriage, message)_ PERGEI No