The Hoosier Fiji Published by the Zeta Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Indiana University BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA SUMMER 1988 Riders 2nd in Little 500 FUI REPEAT BID FALLS JUST SHORT This year's Fiji bike team capped a successful season by finishing second in April's Little 500. The team was attempting to be the first to mount back-to-back victories since 1981. However, an outstanding Cutter team ended this dream by tak ing the checkered flag by a bike length after a home stretch sprint. Team Fiji, coached by Dan Effrein and Jerry Cunningham, rode a nearperfect race throughout the day. Senior Dave Schmidt started by taking the green flag from the eighth position and Keck Named Distinguished Fiji On March 5 at the 118th annual Nor- ris Pig Dinner, Brother Bill Keck, Zeta 1941, was presented with the Distin weaving through the pack to the lead spot by the second lap. Fiji continued to wheel its AMF Roadmasters at the front by completing near-perfect exchanges between Schmidt, senior Tom Herendeen, junior Bob Bender and sophomore Jon Grief. The extensive hours of training were evident as Fiji riders continued at the top of the pack throughout the after noon. Training for the 200-lap classic is now a year-long endeavor. Part of this year's training included spending two weeks working out at the Fiji house on the campus of the (Continued on page 4) bered, as both Zeta and Brother Keck were recognized nationally. He was nominated for the award by his son, house. Richard Keck, Zeta 1980, who also lap sprint. More photos on page 4. Beechwood Beautification: Phase II The additions made during the sum mer of 1987 brought greatly needed aesthetic improvements to our home here at Beechwood. We are proud to say the summer of 1988 has brought further renovations to the chapter guished Fiji Service Award. The ceremony was one to be remem FIJI RIDERS shot from 8th position to lead the 1988 Little 500, but were outdistanced hy The Cutters in a last- Phase I is being completed by more In addition, the renovation will in clude remodeling ofBeechwood's three main bathrooms. When the under graduate brothers return to the chapter house this fall, they will be returning to one of the finest fraternity houses in the nation. was in attendance. practical improvements in Phase II. We would like to express our sincerest gratutide and appreciation to the Through Brother Keek's unending devotion to the Fraternity, he was pro The renovation includes enlargement of the dining room, as well as the con tion, and to you, our graduate brokers. ven to be truly deserving of this (Continued on page 2) facility. Some outstanding features of struction of an entirely new kitchen this new kitchen include: a commer cial-grade dishwasher; two ovens; a walk-in freezer; and a revolving ser vice table. The kitchen is being placed ^mm in the former overhang location. The expansion of the dining room is a much-needed and long-awaited im provement. The additional seating space will allow the undergraduate chapter to hold more graduate func Brother Bill Keck '41 tions, as well as make the house better suited to host football weekends. members of the Zeta House Corpora Your are to be commended for your hard work and dedication in making this renovation a reality. Without you, this project would still be in the plan ning stage rather than nearing its culmination. At this stage of the renovation, the involvement of the graduate chapter is critical. There are many ways that you as graduate brothers can help us. Brothers, "Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone." We encourage you to visit the chapter house this fall. John Griffen \r\nPage 2 The Hoosier Fiji is published regularly by the men of the Fraternity of THE HOOSIER FIJI President's Message Summer 1988 * 1 Phi Gamma Delta at fcdia^Umver ^(61^ C/Jiapter 1^ OFgeS AllCHCl sity for members and friends. Alumm c news, photos and change of address notices should be sent to Zeta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, Alumni Relations Greetings Brothers! In the shadows of the '86-'87 Cheney Cup year, Zeta received tremendous recognition for its accomplishments. The brothers did not rest on their laurels. Headquarters, P.O. Box 1311, Bloomington, IN 47402. however. We have pushed ahead to set even higher goals for the '87-'88 year, Field Secretary Matthew Amend's insight has been very helpful in addressing the strengths and weaknesses of the chapter, as well as defining the direction C^Vl&OtGr Officers ^ The '87-'88 year began with Zeta being awarded the IFC Most Outstanding President Treasurer Joseph Lower Kip Scheidler Chapter Award for the second straight year. The scholarship report once again proved Zeta's academic prominence. The John Terrill chapter reported a 3.045 cumulative grade point average. No other fraternity on campus broke the 3.0 GPA barrier. This marked the third straight semester Recording Secy Corresponding Secy David Hendrickson Historian shouW pursue in the forthcoming years. that Zeta finished on top. Jerry Rushton The future of the chapter is also strong. The Fiji pledge class was also alone Newsletter Editor ....Tom Mariani above the 3.0 grade point mark. The 25 new members worked diligently through pledgeship to earn a 3.03 class GPA. 7 l^llSfl T JodstC However, not all the brothers' time was spent with the books. Zeta retained Zeta completed a successful spring the campus intramural trophy for the seventh straight year. The trophy has only been away from Beechwood twice in the past 15 years, rush program by extending bids to 31 outstanding high school seniors. Fifteen of those bids were signed and returned by the end of May, forming a solid base for the incoming pledge class. This year's rush continued the traditionally dry weekend rush schedule. Rushees were greeted to Beechwood on Zeta has not limited its involvement to the campus. The brothers continued their strong involvement in the Bloomington community, exemplified by the fact that more than 50 lU Fijis participated in activities for the Bloomington Boys Club. The brothers have been able to offer something dollars cannot provide — strong role models and friendship. Zeta has also remained active with the National Leukemia Society. The annual tennis tournament and the Indiana-Purdue football run have both grown in success. These activities have been very rewarding for aU the undergraduate brothers. The success and involvement of the undergraduate chapter has only been Saturday morning by Rush Chairmen matched by the dedication and support of the graduate brothers. The success of Dan Dickman and Brent Arnold. the Phase 1 renovation has spurred the realization of Phase n. Beechwood is more Following a house tour and lunch, brothers took the rushees to the HPER beautiful and functional than ever before as a result of the renovations, The undergraduate chapter cannot thank you enough for the support you have to play basketball and other sports. given us. Your dedication is instrumental in our continued success. You have On Saturday night, everyone was entertained by comedy acts performed been a testament to the phrase "Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone, In closing, 1 would like to personally thank the Zeta House Corporation. Their by the junior class. After the skits, a time and effort was the driving force behind both phases of the renovation. They smoker was held in the informal living room so brothers could get to know have also been extremely understanding and sensitive to the undergraduate needs and concerns. the rushees. The next day, brunch was Joseph T. Lower held and those who received bids were informed by a team of brothers organ- Zeta Chapter President ized into groups of four. One more rush function will be held Perge! — — the first week of classes this fall. Brent and Dan would like to thank all the DISTINGUISHED FIJI (Continued jrom page 1) prestigious honor. His service to Phi 25 years of service as Zeta House Corporation President and his years as graduate brothers who have helped Gamma Delta began at Zeta, when he president of the Evansville under- them with recommendations. They served as Rush Chairman and Treas- graduate chapter. As president of the would appreciate your continued sup- urer during his undergraduate years. Zeta House Corporation, he was in- After graduation. Keck started work strumental in the movement toward Beechwood's second major renovation. port and can be reached at the following addresses until fall: Brent Arnold, 6606 Foxcroft Rd, Prospect, KY 40059 in the family car business of which he is now president. As a point of interest. Through all of this service, it is ap- Keck Motor Company celebrated its parent that this "self-sacrificing" 376th anniversary this summer. Dan Dickman, 229 S. 23rd, Richmond, IN 47374 Other examples of his devotion and commitment to excellence are his brother is well-deserving of this award and will act as a role model for all of us in the undergraduate chapter. \r\nSummer 1988 Page 3 THE HOOSIER FIJI Computer Aids Scholarship Indiana Fijis Maintain Academic Tradition For the third straight semester, Zeta captured the Interfratemity Scholarship Trophy for fall '87. The chapter's overall grade point average of 3.045 was the best among all lU fraternities. Furthermore, the pledge class of 1987 also won among other pledges with an form the Mom's Club and The Beechwood Educational Foundation. To reward the outstanding efforts of the brothers for their academic success last fall, we held a scholarship dinner. Brothers with a CPA of 3.0 or better average of 3.037. Certainly a factor in Zeta's continued received shrimp, while those with a 4.0 got lobster. Fifty-two brothers ate shrimp while five hard-working broth academic success is its first-class com ers feasted on lobster. Our 4.0s who puter facilities. With the addition of a new Zenith Data System, there are cur rently four computers at the brothers' disposal. The new computer, also with a laser printer, was purchased with help ate lobster are; David Jefen, Jerry Rushton, Jade Cusick, Scott Hunt and John Krause. Norman E. Phau Scholarship Chairman FRESHMAN SCHOLAR Rick Kuester boosts his grades by work ing on the new Zeta Chapter com puter. Fiji pledges had the highest grades of all lU fraternity pledges last fall. Norris Pig Dinner Opened to Non-Zetas The 118th Annual Norris Pig Din ner was held on Saturday, March 5, at The Gathering in Bloomington. The INDIANA UNTVERSITY Dean Vic Bochini presents the Scholarship Trophy to President Joe Lower and Recording Secretary John Terrill. Our sights are set on retaining the trophy this fall. 2(X)-plus graduate brothers in atten dance enjoyed a well-catered meal from Jeremiah Sweeney's along with the traditional festivities. The speaker. Representative Paul Mannweiler, delivered an enjoyable, goal-oriented talk that was filled with jokes and personal experiences. The highlight of the evening was the presen tation of the national Fiji Outstanding Service Award to Zeta graduate Bill Keck. This year's dinner was also the first to which all non-Zeta Fiji graduates liv ing in the state ofIndiana were invited. The new tradition was met with great acceptance as the non-Zeta brothers enjoyed meeting us and learning about our chapter. The success of this ex perience indicates that inviting nonZetas to the Norris Pig Dinner will FIJI FRESHMEN perform the tradition of carrying the pig to the Norris Pig Dinner. become traditional. Tom West \r\nPage 4 Summer 1988 THE HOOSIER FIJI Little 500 Renews Spirit of Brotherhood (continued from page 1) University of Florida during Christmas vacation, and 10 days riding over Spring Break in Austin, Texas. On both of these trips each brother rode nearly 100 miles a day in preparation for the race. Aside from finishing second, the bike team provided some excellent ex amples of Fiji brotherhood throughout the spring. One of these examples is that of senior Scott Casey. A year ago. Brother Casey made a decision to dedicate himself to riding in the race his senior year. He trained countless hours through the summer and fall in preparation for wearing the purple and gold on race day. 500 this year, completing an amazing However, an accident a week before 74 laps. Finally, Schmidt retumed from the race ended Scott's dream as he was an injury a year ago to ride a strong race throughout the day. sidelined with a damaged elbow. Scott's commitment and dedication ex emplify the spirit of the Fiji riders and provides inspiration for all Zeta brothers. Other individuals deserving special merit for their commitment to the team THE ZETA BIKE TEAM gave its aU in its quest to become the first Little 500 repeat champions since 1981. Left, Fiji bikers practice the ex changes which wonld he so critical to keeping a constant pace. Below, a Fiji rider heads the pack. are Dan Effrein, Tom Herendeen and Dave Schmidt. These brothers, all seniors, were the leaders of the squad throughout the year. Effrein served as head coach for this year's team, putting in numerous hours to ensure the success of the squad. Herendeen rode in his second Little The excellence of this year's Fiji bike team will undoubtedly provide a strong foundation for our riders in the future. Next year's team will be anchored by an experienced cast of veterans. Three riders — Brothers Schmidt, Bender and Grief — will be back to form the nucleus of next season's team. Their experience and continued dedica tion should make Fiji the team to beat in 1989. Thomas Mariani Hoosier Fiji Editor \r\nPage 5 THE HOOSIER FUI Summer 1988 Personal News From Zeta Graduate Brothers J. Bradley (Cookie) Cook '77, freshman class president and recipient C. John (Jack) Shimer, Jr., '33, Vincent, 30, Jill, 28, and Dan, 26. Drop them a line at 53 Dellwood Cove, is a member of the Noblesville Lion's former plant manager and lawyer for the Boss Manufacturing Company (a glove and sportswear manufacturer), lives with RJiea, his wife of 51 years, at 5833 Chester Blvd., Ft. Wayne,IN Club and Chamber of Commerce, the 46819. Dartmouth Medical School, wUI be Belfrey Theatre Guild and the Conner Prairie Corporate Campaign. Jack played varsity tennis and is a past teimis coach for the University of Toledo. He also is the designer of much starting his first year of law school at of the Wilkinson Award as an under graduate, is an attorney with the law firm of Campbell, Kyle & Proffitt. He Brother Cook has been married to lU alumna Christing Albregts since August 1981. They reside at 1619 Maple Ave., Noblesville, IN 46060. of the Boss handwear. Dellwood, MN 55110. Jeffrey R.(Tuna)Jones '80, who has been working as a fundraiser for the Dartmouth this f^all. The brother of Zetas Gregory A. Jones '81 and Ralph T. (Chip) Jones '78, Jeff has been competing in William R. (Sliv) Silvey '74, vice president of Quinlan Advertising and a member of the Indianapolis Adver tising Club, recently marked 10 years of marriage with his wife, Susan. She triathlons and lists his home address as has put his finance degree to good tice. The former Zeta Historian and is a Pi Beta Phi member and Ball State alumna. Corresponding Secretary is married to the former Leigh Ann Watley, a Pi Sliv, Susan, Tracy, 8, and Kelly, 5, reside at 323 E. 58th St., Indianapolis, Beta Phi member. IN 46220. IBM's largest Indianapolis accounts. Salesmen for Cummins, Eli Lilly and Mayflower report to John, the youngest IBM marketing manager in the Dr. Robert (Bob) Ricbey, Jr., '67 enjoys flying, tennis, golf, snowskiing, scuba, horses and polo when away from his Bloomington medical prac Bob and Leigh Ann are the parents of Kimberly Arm, 16, and Jason, 14, and make their home at 1606 Woodruff Ln., Bloomington, IN 47401. Brian A.(Opie) Taylor '80, 222 N. West St., Tipton, IN 46072, studied business marketing and management as an undergraduate and now is an account manager for the Warner Elec tric Division of the Dana Corporation. Brother Taylor and his wife, the former Mary Jane Whisler, have three children: Carey, 11; Abby, 6; and Daniel, 3. Gilbert D. (Gil) Foster '57 studied speech and history in his Bloomington days and was a Hoosier varsity cheer leader. He now is vice president/ general manager of the Chemical Divi sion of the 3M Company of St. Paul, MN, an industrial chemical manufacturer. Gil's wife of 32 years, Jane, earned her B.A. at Indiana University and in 1986 received her master's in special education from the University of Minnesota. Gil and Jane are the parents of Box 546, RR Lyme, NH 03768. John A.C.(Sledge) Morris,Jr.,'82, 1257 Hemlock St., Carmel, EN 46032, work. He is the marketing manager for Midwest. Formerly the Zeta Little Sister Chairman and Social Chairman, Sledge also served on the Indiana University Steering Committee. His community service now involves a position on the March of Dimes board of directors. Brother Morris married the former Kacia Ann Cusick in 1984. A Delta Delta Delta member and 1983 lU graduate, she is also very familiar with Zeta; her father, James, and brothers David, Daniel and Jade are all lU Fijis. Fiji Brother Makes Run for Lt. Governor^s Office don. As a Senator, Brother O'Bannon Zeta is honored to have 1952 grad uate Frank L. O'Barmon running for Indiana's Lt. Governor position. Brother O'Bannon had originally served as assistant floor leader and planned to make a run for the gover chairman of the Senate Finance Com norship. However, in February he mittee, and currently serves as the decided to join forces with Secretary of State Evan Bayh in order to run for Senate's Democratic floor leader. the two positions as a united Demo cratic ticket. Since his graduation from the lU School of Law in 1957, Brother O'Bannon has served Zeta and the state of Indiana in many ways. He entered has moved up through the leadership ranks of the Democratic party. He has O'Bannon prepared himself for leadership in state government during his undergraduate days at Beechwood. At lU, O'Bannon majored in govern ment, graduating in 1952 with a Indiana politics in I97I as a State Bachelor of Arts degree. He also played basketball under the legendary Branch McCracken during his fresh Senator from his hometown of Cory- man and sophomore years. Furthermore, Brother O'Bannon took an active role in serving Zeta dur ing those years. He held the office of Recording Secretary during his junior year and was President as a senior. He stated, "the discipline of working together with brothers in an organized group and developing a philosophy of serving others through civic activities" are the Zeta experiences that have helped him in his political career. Besides serving as a State Senator, O'Baiuion is an attorney with O'Ban non, Simpson & Funk. He also runs O'Bannon Ihiblishing Company, which puts out three weekly newspapers. \r\nSEP 12 1988 11 More Data on Graduate BrotMrs Of 5.y.W,t.'4 Dr. Harold D. (Mick) Lynch '23, 1012 Sassafras Cir., Bloomington,IN 47401, toured Japan in 1922 as a part manager for Kings Island. They have of laboratories and nuclear medicine at two children — Brienne, 5, and Maren, 3 — and live at 12997 Harrison Dr., of the Indiana Hoosiers baseball team. Carmel, IN 46032. the St. Mary Medical Center. Ace was a jazz musician as an undergraduate and served as Zeta's He is now a retired physician. Mick's brothers, Paul and Walter, also are on the Zeta roll. Steve J. (Mad Dog) Delaney '73, president of his lU freshman class and a former Zeta Rush Chairman, tells us he has "kept in contact with several Fijis since graduation and I've met many more outstanding Fijis in the business community. The brothers have been most helpful in directing my business activities." Steve is married to the former Denise "I started Delaney's Ice Cream in 1977" Steve updates fellow Fijis. ''Since then I have put Delaney's in Social Chairman. He and Purdue Dallas, St. Louis, Louisville and Summit Rd., Ogden Dunes,IN 46368. Indianapolis. ' 'Over the last four years our emphasis has switched to Dooley O'Toole's. We now have five Dooley O'Toole's restaurants in Indianapolis. Dooley's is a bar/restaurantfeaturing appetizers and dinner in a casual Irish atmosphere.'' Dr. Earl J.(Ace) Mason '45 earned his Ph.D. at Ohio State and M.D. at Gamma member who works as a sales Western Reserve. He now is director Zeta Spotlight: Robert J. Shula Shula '58 was an ex married since 1967 and reside at 7 Edward S.(Toad) Brantner III '56, 952 S. 17th, Richmond, IN 47374, is owner of the Branmer Agency, an in surance and real estate firm. The brother of Zeta Richard L. Brantner, Edward is married to the former Cynthia Bash, an lU alumna and Sigma Kappa member. They are Dobson, an Indiana graduate and Delta Robert J. (Shuls) graduate Eileen (Guransky) have been the parents of four girls: Laura, 29, an lU dumna and Kappa Delta member; Vicki, 28, also a graduate of Indiana University; Amy,23; and SuzAnn, 14. Our 'Lost' Brothers In 1975, Brother Shula was the founding member and first president of The following graduate brothers are tremely active Zeta i undergraduate and has maintained that record; the Oriental Arts Society of the In listed as "lost" in our records. We are dianapolis Museum of Art. He is a biographee of Who's Who in American conducting a search for them so we of activity and service| Law, Who's Who in the Midwest, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, International Who's Who of Zeta Chapter through The Hoosier Fiji: (Brothers are listed by initiation throughout his life. President of both Blue Key and the In-1 Intellectuals, and International Men of diana Memorial Union Board while Achievement. pursuing his B.A. in business-market ing, Brother Shula also served as Zeta Chapter Rush Chairman and Social Shuls earned his juris doctorate from Indiana University in 1961 and in 1987 was installed as a Diplomate of the Chairman. Those Zeta ideals have Indiana Defense Trial Counsel of the stayed with him. Indiana Defense Lawyers Association. ' 7think that Phi Gamma Delta was the greatest influence on my goals and ambitions, helping me get where I am today,"writes the senior paitner in the law firm of Bingham, Summers, Welsh He is a member of the American Law may send them the good news about year) James L. Binkley '64, John L. Blank '47, Stephen M. Byers '65, Thomas M. Clarke '32, Geza J. Czuli •61, Dr. Thomas P. Dunfee '61, Thomas J. Finnegan '72; Earl D. Foster '26, Edward E. Gates, Jr. '21, Charles E. Martmetz '39, Eddie W. Hartzler '68, Rufus C. Hunter '51, Robert S. Jackson '71, Institute, as well as the Indianapolis, John B. Jonsson '62, J. Shan Martin] Indiana, Jr. '48, Paul A. Martin '44; Dr. Darwin Mormon '67, William and American Bar Associations. Brother Shula enjoys his leisure time C. Porter '59, Randall L. Clarke '70, & Spilman. "The friendships made with involvement in the Aircraft Kean E. Salzer '72, Arthur L. Shep- both as an undergraduate and as graduate counselor at Zeta are strong and will be with me all the days of my life." A retired Air Force major, Shuls is now president and chairman of the Owners and Pilots Association, the Rolls Royce Owners Club of America, the Indianapolis Athletic Club and the Woodstock Country Club. The father of Deirdre, 18, Robert J. pell '73, John H. Smith '23, Arthur W. Spivey, Jr. '60, Hemy C. Stevenson '70; II, 7, and Elizabeth, 2, Brother Shula can be reached at home,4137 N. Meri '33, and Doyle D. Zaring '58. Updated addresses or confirmation tre. He also is a life trustee of the In dian, Indianapolis, IN 46208. His 2700 of deaths should be sent to Zeta dianapolis Museum of Art and vice chairman of Flanner House, Inc. One Indiana Square office phone Chapter,631 E. 3rd St., Bloomington, number is 317-635-8900. IN 47401. board of the Indiana Repertory Thea James D. Stewart '73, Roger L. Williams '52, Paul S. Wittenbraker