The Norris Fiji A Publication of Delta Xi of Phi Gamma Delta Delta Xi University of California Spring 1988 FIJIS OF ALL AGES CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS DINNER This past December,the brothers of Delta XI hosted the graduate Fiji brothers chapter at the house for the graduate brothers' annual Christmas dinner. Graduate Jack Snook and undergraduate Andrew Keenan, with the help of a few others, put together an extremely successful Chirstmas dinner. The evening began with the graduates and their wives or dates, arriving at the house around 6:30 for predinner cocktails. To add to the festive occasion, the grad uates brought ornaments for our Christmas tree. Around 7:30 dinner was served. We enjoyed a traditional Christ mas dinner. After dinner an auction was held for various Fiji memorabilia. The profits from this auction as well as from the dinner, went to the undergraduate chapter. We also had Christmas presents for everyone. The ladies received beautiful poinsettas which the late Bob Cowden arranged for us. The men received Fiji recognition pins L Toby Johnson ('90) and Budd Rowell('90) proudly present our shining Christmas tree. Each graduate in attendance brought one ornament, one of the many highlights of the festive evening. and decals. This dinner was a great success. It came at a time when the undergraduate brothers were trying to streng then their relationship with the alumni. It served as a great time for undergraduates to meet and talk to graduate Fijis. We have started something new at Delta XI, and we hope that this will be a traditional dinner in the future. The Norris Fiji is published by the Delta XI Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, 2395 Piedmont Ave., Berkeley, California, 94704 Chapter Officers Greg Baumann President firstly everyone for their help, and secondly everyone in Tom Power Treasurer attendance. We, the brothers of Delta XI, feel this Christ mas dinner will become a new part of the Delta XI Tom Healy Recording tradition. Steve Peterson The undergraduate brothers would like to thank Andrew Keenan RECENT DELTA XI PRESIDENT Secretary Corresponding Secretary Historian Housing Corporation Ev Johnston'61 President/ Treasurer NAMED PURPLE LEGIONAIRE We would like to congratulate Joe Gilmartin,'85, on becoming our Purple Legionaire this semester. Joe was a very successful president of Delta XI when he was an undergraduate here. Like always, Joe is contributing a great deal to our chapter administration. We all appreciate his help and advice he has given us so far this semester. Tim Muller '60 Fritz Schwartz'60 Bill Ashton '54 Ed Bartlett '52 Keith Blakeney '59 Martin Smith '76 Steve Lyon '63 Con way Smith '46 Purple Legionaire Joe Gilmartin '85 Section Chief Walt Blore Nebraska '57 \r\nSpring 1988 Page 2 THE NORRIS FIJI President's Message Greetings from Delta XI! GRADUATES HELP LEAD THE WAY FOR CHAPTER IMPROVEMENT Although the chapter's new cabinet has only been in place less than ten weeks, the progress we have made is astounding. When we came into office, Delta XI was at one of its lowest points in years financially and administra tively, and now I'm happy to announce that the chapter has taken a new direction, and inertia is beginning to work In order to help strengthen our chapter here on cam pus, in the community,and nationally, graduate brothers have helped out as graduate advisors on a Board of Con trol Advisors this semester. These graduates have helped to bring new ideas to our chapter from their respective chapters around the country. We meet 1-2 times a month for us instead of against us. The installation of a Chapter Board of Control: Steve to discuss seven areas that we have concentrated on in Blore (Delta XI, '84), Joe Todd (USC,'74), Mark Penskar (Michigan, '74), Kurt Lauridson (Illinois, '59), George Braun (Arizona'83), Dean Cozine(Nebraska,'61), Dennis Drew (Berkeley, '80), and Kelly Christianson (Oregon, '84), has helped us infinitely. Already this year,the chapter has installed a committee system, participated in a Red Cross CPR seminar, completed a University project, and most importantly, garnered a pledge class of seven out standing men. The obvious big event this semester at Delta XI is the imfamous Morris Pig Dinner. On April 8, graduate Fijis from all the western states will converge on the chapter house to renew old friendships and once more "Hail the Pig!" A prime rib or salmon dinner, songs, awards, and many college day friends await those who have the good sense to revisit the chapter April 8. This is the first Pig Dinner held at the house in years and we promise you will leave in a blur — of renewed friendships, good food, and of course, copious liquor. Please plan to attend both the "Pig" and the Fiji Invitational Golf Tournament on the eighth. More good news; out of the ashes of the arson fire which gutted the basement bar at the house, a new bar has emerged. With work set to be completed by April 1, the "Pig" will also serve as a "break in the bar" party. A new our chapter administration. These seven areas each is led by an undergraduate in the house. This system has started to bring out more involvement by the active broth ers of Delta XI. Six chairmen and two co-chairmen from the undergraduate house have put lots of effort into the seven areas we have concentrated on: Social Service Craig Hagglund,'89, Piedmont, CA Our goal in social service is to do projects for the community in which all members participate so that we improve our relationship with our neighbors throughout Berkeley. We have seen great improvement in this area with "Hag" at the helm. On March 21, we are sponsoring a blood drive here at Delta XI. This event promises to be a successful one. Brother Hag also has been working on setting up a tutoring program at a local elementary school in Berkeley where we could help out as voluntary tutors. Campus Activities Dave Jasper,'89, Piedmont, CA This area overlaps with social service, since both are closely related. Dave organized a very successful house project that occurred on Saturday, February 20th. Each brother gave four hours of their time to help the Berkeley Red Cross run an all-day CPR training marathon.The Red Cross was so pleased with our effort that they have pool table, pinball machine, piano, bar, walls, floor, and offered to come to the house and train the brothers in CPR furniture will make up the new bar; come help us toast to its long life. free of charge. Dave has also set up a correspondence system with both the Berkeley and UC police in order to set party guidelines and to improve relations with the police department and the Greek system. Delta XI has also taken steps to improve its graduate relations. Mike Murphy (Graduate relations chairman) has begun inviting old Delta Xls to dinner on Wednesday nights to share their knowledge of the business world, Fiji memories, bad jokes,and any other topic he might wish to address. Many thanks to graduate Bill Ashton, who broke the ice with an outstanding talk on March 9.So if you get a call from the eloquent Mike Murphy, please make time to come tell us undergrads what the "real world" has in store for us. Personally, I'd like to see every graduate Fiji in the Bay Area at the Pig because we all know that more is merrier, and even more so the old Fijis. Graduate Relations Mike Murphy,'88, Crinda, CA The Graduate Relations chairman's duties and objectives are to improve the relationship of the graduate brothers and active brothers of our chapter. Mike has aimed towards involving the graduate brothers in house activities and honoring distinguished graduates for their contributions and services to Phi Gamma Delta. Cur recent Christmas dinner was a huge success, and Mike hopes to continue improving our contacts with graduate Fijis. Fraternally, Continued on page 3 Gregory C. Baumann President, Delta XI of Phi Gamma Delta \r\nSpring 1988 THE NORRIS FIJI Page 3 BASEMENT BAR REBUILT AFTER FIRE Although the Fiji bar was gutted by arson fire on January 7, repairs have been initiated and our bar should be completely refurbished by April 1. The fire was reported to the fire department by an unidentified source, and was discovered by brothers of Delta XI only when several Fijis returned from winter break rugby practice to see the house surrounded by fire engines.The fire was already out by then, with no injuries or structural damage to the house. The chapter room, although in close proximity to the bar, sustained no dam age, and all our irreplacable Fiji artifacts remain intact. The bar will be refinished with new panelling, tile floors,a new bar and a redone pooltable, pinball machine, piano, keg system and furniture. The fire was initially a setback for the new cabinet; but in the end it proved to be just another channel through which the Cal Fijis are dis playing their renewed sense of pride in Phi Gamma Delta. After the devastating fire(below) our bar is on its way to being completed (above, right). Thanks to the many alumni for their help. GRADUATES (continued from page 2) Scholarship Ryan Walsh, '91, Lafayette, CA Jon Hart,'91, Lafayette, CA Ryan and Jon hope to continue the improvement we have made in our overall house GPA by implementing incentive money to individuals with improved GPA's and to the top two GPA's. Graduate brother Ev Johnston of the Housing Corp. has helped to set up this program. Ritual Chairman Andrew Keenan,'88, Palo Alto, CA Andrew has set up a post-initiation program which consists of four ritual lessons throughout the semester. Andy's goals are to keep ritual an important facet of an undergraduate's days at Delta XI. We have already held three successful ritual lessons thus far. Finances Tom Power,'89, Palo Alto, CA When this year's cabinet took office many past debts were thrown in their laps. Tom has reorganized our house bill collections and has succeeded in reducing some of our debts. Delta XI looks to be on its way to financial security. Chapter Administration Greg Baumann,'89, Santa Barbara, CA Greg is providing excellent leadership this year as President. Administration runs much more smoothly due to Greg's efforts. Every task that he has tackled has been successful, and here at Delta XI we hope Greg continues to strengthen our chapter. \r\nSpring 1988 DELTA XI EXTENDS BIDS TO SEVEN SPRING PLEDGES JOB BOARD Delta XI is starting a job board for its members. If The Delta XI chapter of Phi Gammer Delta has con tinued its successful rush campaign of the 87-88 school year and is proud to present its 1988 spring pledge class. Todd Bunch Pat Dunne Robert Frati Rob Henderson Page 4 THE MORRIS FIJI there are any graduate brothers who can help us in finding programs for summer internships and career opportuni ties please contact: Greg Baumann (President) 644-1828 Orinda, CA Lafayette, CA Santa Rosa, CA Palo Alto, CA Chris Kennedy Boulder, CA FUTURE NORRIS FIJI PUBLICATION Matt McDonald Asa Such Pasadena, CA Palo Alto, CA With fewer rushees going through,spring rush in the past has been a side attraction compared to fall rush. However, through the determined efforts of rush chair man Dave Thayer,spring rush was a complete successfor Delta XI. Throughout all the undergraduate brothers, Presently, we have no section in which we can print information about graduates around the country and throughoutthe world. The purpose of the questionnaire is to find out information that we can put into a special graduate update section. This section should be out by the next letter, and should prove to be an interesting and informative publication. Any other suggestions are wel there was a sense of pride and complete cooperation come, too. during spring rush. We usually hold our spring rush par ties in our bar downstairs. However, Dave organized some Although this is my first Morris Fiji publication, I have received lots of help in putting this newsletter together. I quality rush parties on our front porch. would like to thank all of the active brothers who helped When we extended bids, we felt that these new men me, especially the ones who participated the most. would add young strength to the chapter, and they have Greg Baumann proved themselves to be fine additions to the Delta Xi chapter as their pledge semester has progressed. Tom Midura Andrew Keenan Mike Murphy Mason Deal Treasurer's Update The financial outlook for Delta XI is bright. Over the past few years we have been accumulating a debt. My goal for this semester and the next is to substantially decrease our debt. Through careful budgeting,collection of past due accounts, increased live-in members, and Steve Peterson, Delta XI '90 Corresponding Secretary graduate support we plan to be totally caught up by spring '89. Through implementation of such programs as man ATTENTION GRADUATES! datory live-in time and a stricter payment schedule as well as a handbook for future treasurers we hope that this situation will never occur again. Delta XI is a strong chapter that can overcome any obstacle whether it be scholastic or financial. With the help of a very cooperative Housing Corps, International Fraternity, and our Graduate Brothers we can come through this with flying colors. Hope to see all of you in the near future. Tom Power Delta XI '89 Treasurer Our wish at Delta XI is to be able to reach all graduate brothers. If you know of a Fiji who is not receiving the Morris Fiji, please give us a note. We want to hear from you! Thank you \r\nNorris FIJI Questionaire Dear Brother. The undergraduates of Delta Xi chapter would like to hear from you! Please fill out and return this questionaire so that we can report activities of graduates in future Norris FIJI publications. Thank You. Full Name Year Occupation Firm Address City Wife's name Children and ages State Extracurricular activities vou participated In A message to vour brothers across the country Rushee Recommendation Recommender's name Recommender's address City State City State Rushee's name Rushee's home address Rushee's school address Credentials/Reason for recommendation C1 ty >tate \r\nSpring 1988 Page 6 THE NORRIS FIJI Corresponding Secretary Delta Xi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta 2395 Piedmont Berkeley, 988 FIJI California 94704 \r\nSpring 1988 Page 7 THE MORRIS FIJI FIJIS AGAIN A POWER IN CAL SPORTS Fiji brothers again represent California sports in full force. Twenty-five brothers participate in intercollegiate sports, two of which have competed in international com petition representing the United States. "i! Water Polo—Six Fijis helped to carry the Bears to another National Championship last fall. Starter Joel Thomas used his incredible speed to lead his team to victory in the national competition. Three powerful juniors, i Sandy Ewing, Daron Craft, and Rick Keeley, proved to be valuable contributors throughout the long sea son. Redshirt freshman Polo Bear Brian Bunch is coming on strong while starting for the B's team, paving the way for his redshirt brother Todd "Junior" Bunch to follow. Swimming—Joel Thomas continued his success by winning first place in the 100 yards freestyle and as anchor for the 4 x 100 freestyle relay in the Pac-10 championships. Joel will head to Austin, Texas, this summer for the Olympic trials. All the Delta XI Fijis are hoping Joel will participate in the Olympics in South Korea representing our own red, white and Fiji Rugby standouts, Tom Midura, Chris Bachelet, Dave Simosen, and Gary Hein pose after a well-fought, muddy battle against St. Mary's College. blue. Rugby—Once again Fijis are leading the California rugby team as it plows through league play undefeated. All-American captain Gary Hein provides international competition experience when he steps on the playing field. Two other Fijis on the starting team include two potential All-American locks Tom Midura and Dave Simosen and, from down under, Australian Chris Bachelet has also provided excellent leadership. Jun ior Rob Selna has opened some eyes with his play on the 2nd team. Moving up from the fourth and third team are quality players Pete Sonsini, Steve Peter son, and Buddy Rowell. Freshman rugger Sean Hoover has also proven himself to be a future con tributor in the rugby program. Baseball—Lefthander Christopher(Bit) Beagle and catcher Bob (theBobster) Frati may well be a future combina tion in the Bears rotation. Chris's hard work and determination is beginning to pay off while Bob has decided to redshirt this season. We all anticipate Chris and Bob to make headlines for the Bears in the next years. Lacrosse—Four Fijis play for our competitive California lacrosse team. Kevin Palattao, Kevin Capitani, Peter Eberle,and Toby Johnson all play consistently tough An Aussie with much talent, Chris leads the way to ball for the Bears. another Cal score. Crew—Freshman Rob Henderson is our lone representa tive on this years Bears crew team. Rob has worked heard to earn his spot on the California regatta. Soccer—Sophomore Asa Such and Freshman Pat Dunne, have proven to have quick feet on the soccer field. Both Fijis will begin theirCal soccer careers next fall. \r\nSpring 1988 Page 8 THE NORRIS FIJI IN MEMORIAM: ART BELL Our oldest living Delta XI Fiji Brother, Art Bell, passed away peacefully on Dec.30, in his home in Oakland, OA,a few blocks from where he was born 99 years ago. Art Bell /as an 80 year member of Phi Gamma Delta, graduating vith the class of 1911. Mr. Bell was a graduate of Berkeley High School and, after his undergraduate years at U.C. Berkeley, married Bessie Beasley Bell and lived with his family in Piedmont and Oakland for many years. Mr. Bell founded Bell Carter Foods, Inc. in Berkeley during the Depression and remained active in the olive packing firm until 1980 when the company moved its location. His two grandsons,Tim and Jud Carter,currently run the company. All of the present undergraduates were able to meet Art at our 100th anniversary Norris Pig Dinner last spring. It was an exciting experience to meet a man who joined Phi Gamma Delta only a few years after Frank Norris did. Art was happy to meet all of the present undergraduates, and the name "Art Bell" is definitely still highly regarded here at Delta XI. If any graduate brothers have any stories % to share please send them in to the chapter house in Berkeley. Memorial gifts may be made to the Arthur H. Bell Scholarship Fund, Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 4599, Lexington, KY., 40544. Phi Gamma Delta 2395 Piedmont Avenue Berkeley, CA 94704 rp-. MAY 2 1988 OF PHI yiMm eiLTit MMWUARTVS (ol Ojo rhi (j-CirA.mo )>ol Red hod