DELTA. DOIN'S FEBRUARY, 1967 THREE NEW BROTHERS ALPHA GAMMA PLEDGES 20 The Alpha Gamma Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is proud to welcome three new Brothers into their fold. Brothers Michael Rue Shep herd, Richard Ray, and William Harry Schuerholz, Jr., were initiated Saturday, Jan. 7. The traditional initiation banquet was held at Zen- Twenty men were initiated as pledges into Alpha Gamma Chapter, Sunday, Jan. 8. These 20 pledges are men of wide interests and activities. The Fijis at GMI welcome these men: Bill Barron, Bryan, Ohio (Central Foun dry, Defiance); Ron Bockelman, Napoleon. Ohio (Central Foundry, Defiance): Joe Campau, Huntington Woods,Mich.(Pontiac Motor), Larry DeMott, Bargersville, Ind. ( Allison); Tom Eusades, Dearborn Heights, Mich. (Chev. der's in Frankenmuth. Brother Shepherd is from Indianapolis and coops at Allison. His family has lived all over the United States and has spent two years in Australia. During this time, Mike had the opportunity to visit the Fiji Islands. Mike Livonia); Dave Ennis, Pontiac, Mich. (Fisher Body, Pontiac); Ray Frechette, Southfield, is assistant editor of The Delta Doin's. Mich. (Detroit Diesel); Dave Grenfell, Lan- His nickname is "Okey Dokey." Brother Ray is from Hazel Park, Mich., and his coop is GM Styling Staff in Warren, Mich. Rich's interests include motorcycles. 'TL- t \r\nPHI GAMMA DELTA THE YEAR 1966 by Joe Joseph The Alpha Gamma Fijis opened the year 1966 with the start of two new pledge classes. January found the initiation of 23 pledges In FUTURE EVENTS Plans are now being made for the Norris Pig Dinner to be held in either May or June. It will probably be held the week end of the Buick Open Golf Tournament. As soon as final arrangements are made, all graduate brothers will be notified by the Norris Pig Dinner Chairman. Graduation will be the week end of July 28-29. The Class of 1957 will receive their 10-year pins the same week end. As in the past, an open house will be held Friday night of Grad week end for graduating brothers, 10-ycar men, members of classes having re unions, and any graduates who may wish to attend. Presently, arrangements are being made for a canoe trip this summer. Graduate brothers will be notified of the exact date and location in a future Delta Doin's. Last Year's Easter Egg Hunt B section with 26 pledges in the other section. The winter months also permitted ample op portunity to hold two ski parties for both sections. As the snow melted and as spring eased its way in, preparation for the bulk of activ- In May, most of the mothers of the brothers and pledges from both sections came to Flint for the festive "Mothers Day Week End." Over sixty mothers arrived Saturday, attended a dinner in Flint, and slept in the fraternity house Saturday night before returning home Sunday afternoon. As the calendar progressed, June and July each found the all-important "Rush Week End." The rush parties provided a backbone for selecting houseguests to live in the house in the fall sections. Each section chose ap proximately 40 of the rushees for their houseguest class. The summer months were also utilized for the Norris Pig Dinner, special pledge projects, membership initiations, and the "Fiji Island Party." As the fall sections began the new houseguests participated in all social functions with the brothers. The annual "Beta Bowl" and the Fiji-ATO Halloween party helped interfraternity relations, as well as helping the brothers to know the houseguests so that selections of pledges was of the best quality. The seventh day of November marked our second year as a chapter of Phi Gamma Delta and also the initiation of 17 pledges. December closed the year with the annual Christmas party. Approximately 25 under privileged children were given gifts. Later Rush Week End 1966 ities began. In April, the annual Fiji "Easter Egg Hunt" was attended by over 300 children. in the evening, brothers, alumni, and pledges from both sections participated in a hall party which joyously closed the year for the Alpha Gamma Fijis. \r\nFebruary, 1967 Page Three DELTA DOIN'S How the Norris Pig Dinner Began ALUMNI NEWSLETTER by Larry Brockett by Denny Plackard The response to our Graduate Brothers questionnaire has been quite good. However, there are many alumni who have not re turned the questionnaire. These are being used to update our alumni file and to obtain At the Class Day exercises of the University of California in 1893, the Fijis took occasion to rap the Dekes and Betas, who had monop olized the glee club for the past year. The stunt consisted of bringing on the platform information to be used in the Alumni News a barrel labeled "U of C Glee Club," tied with letter. a cord symbolic of the strangle-hold estab lished by these two rival societies. Out of this barrel tumbled a squealing pig. The pig was captured and incarnated that night in the Fiji stronghold on Dana street, where Frank Norris staged an elaborate ceremony worthy of the burnt offering. After the ban quet, Frank Norris was inspired to propose that they make this event a perennial ALUM NI-CHAPTER pig dinner. Recent Graduates Apologies to our recent graduates. Your addresses have not been on The Delta Doin's mailing list. This mistake is now corrected and you will receive all the DDs published In the future. Becoming a Fiji It was suggested in one of our questionnaires that we mention if and how Alpha Gams of the Delta Chapter could become Fijis. Graduate brothers from our chapter CAN BECOME PUTS, and the process is quite sim ple. If any alumnus wishes to become a Fiji, please request information about the neces sary procedure from either the President or Vice-President of the Chapter. Your membership would be welcomed by the chapter and the Fraternity of Phi Gamma After the untimely death of Frank Norris in 1902, it was most fitting that annual fes tivity should be dedicated to him and there after should be known in all Fijidom as the "Norris Pig Dinner." Our "pig dinner" will be held in either May or June this year. We would like to have you write us, telling which week end during those months would be most convenient for you to attend. Delta. Alumni Information Gerry Kania '66, president of the chapter in 1964-65, is the most recent graduate to join the pilgrimage to Ford. Bob Werenski '61, requests a canoe trip with Karl Dell. If you are interested in such an adventure, Karl, you can reach Bob at 23714 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights, Mich. 48127. Bob Moberly '55, who resides at 2566 Mobley street, San Diego, Calif., 92123, is doing night work on a law degree at the University of San Diego. Richard Lesner '49 has suggested that a 20year reunion program be adopted by the Chapter. If there is interest in this idea, please write the Graduate Brother Secretary and a program will be initiated. Kenneth Myers '55, who lives at 93 Glenridge Lane, Rochester 9, N. Y., recalls: "Ted Plummer's reaction when he awoke one morning and found a mouse in his drawing instrument box." Richard Verselle '61, who is a district en gineer for Electromotive Division, has traveled in India and South America for GM. Dick presently resides at 2017 Trimble Way, Sac ramento, Calif. 92825. Russell Lasha 48, owner and operator of King's Trailer Storage and Sales in Clearwater, DELTA DOIN'S published by Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Alpha Gamma Chapter Tim Paralan Mike Shepherd Joe Cachia Editor Assistant Editor Photographer Fla., would welcome a conversation with any Brother passing through Clearwater. Ensigns Ron Cousineau and Dave Shortt are attending US Navy Supply Corps school to gether in Athens, Ga. Charles Cantwell '55 is working for Shelby American as project manager of the GT-350. He and his wife reside at 8100 Craydon Ave nue, Los Angeles, Calif. 90045. Ira Vail is a Sales Representative for GMC Truck and Coach in North and South Carolina. West Virginia, and eastern Tennessee. He asks that any Brothers living in the area get in touch with him. Ira and his family live at 3708 Merrifield Road, Charlotte, N. C. \r\nPage Four February, 1967 DELTA DOIN'S COMMUNITY SERVICE SPORTS AT FIJI by Denny Plackard by Tom Davis Community service this year at Phi Gam is moving along at a rapid pace. Enthusiasm shown by both the A-section and B-section brothers has resulted in an extremely strong program to this point. A-section brothers started the ball rolling by racking up 120 hours in house painting and Cystic Fibrosis activities. B section re sponded with 190 hours working on the Dort Community House and various International Fiji's realization of possession of the cov eted Inter-Fraternity Council all sports trophy may well be in the making this year. entering B-2 we were in second Upon place behind ATO, thanks to the fine effort in A section. B section's championship basketball team of last year is well on its way to a second consecutive title. Having gone un defeated in three games thus far places them in the semi-finals. In addition, ATO has already been eliminated from the tournament, Institute activities. making it almost certain that we will pass The annual Christmas party was beautifully handled last A-2, and along with various them in total points at mid-year. other activities, the A-section brothers com piled over 400 hours of service last section. This section we have already redecorated the Holly Presbyterian Community House and with a few more projects being confirmed, we hope to have another real strong section for Community Service. The future looks promising in the major sports, but it will take an all-out effort in the minor sports to assure Fiji possession of the All-Sports trophy. Winning this trophy, coupled with our fine effort in community service and our surprisingly high standing in scholastics could make us a strong contender for outstanding fraternity of the year at GMI. PHI GAMMA DELTA FRATERNITY Non-profit ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER 1702 FLUSHING ROAD U.S POSTAGE PAID FLINT, MICHIGAN FLINT, MICH. Permit No. 53 't Form 3547 Requesrec n LIV