A UPSILON_ VOLUME III, NUMBER 2 PIG DINNER SET FOR MARCH Sth PHI GAMMA DELTA WINTER 1988 The Norris Pig Dinner will be held on March Sth here at the University of Denver, in the Driscoll University Center. All Brothers are cordially invited to attend the dinner, and should have received a personal invitation in the mail. If you have not received an invitation, please contact Philip Vaughan (Graduate Relations Chairman) at 722-0713, or Eric Marcum (President) at 698- 1215. The cost is $25.00 per person. Here is a schedule for the evening: 6:00 p.m. - Registration and Free Beverages 7:15 p.m. - Dinner and Guest Speaker Immediately following Pig Dinner, there will be a Poker Party at the Fraternity House. \r\n PIONEER FlJl VOLUME III, NUMBER 2 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Eric Marcum It has been quite an experience so far! Although the new officers have only been in office a short time now, we have accomplished much. Rush was very successful, and the Mary McCarty Club is once again in full swing. Pig Dinner has been restructured slightly by Phil Vaughan and Karl Weber and is set for March 5th. Islander is set for May 7th. Our membership is increasing slowly but surely. And, for once, | can honestly say that there are no factions in the house, which have been some- what devisive in the past. In general, things are on the upswing here at Delta Upsilon. 1987 brought a lot of bad news to the Chapter. We had seven resignations and a bit of financial crunch, which led to a morale problem. But, thanks mainly to the work of the last cabinet, we were set on the right track again. 1988 will prove itself to be a good year for the Chapter. The new cabinet is a bunch of purple- bleeding Phi Gams committed to continuity, consistency, and hard work. They are an excellent group to work with, as is our new Housemom, Dorothy Mayer. Dorothy has proven herself to be a godsend. She has a high regard for the Chapter and its members and vice-versa. It is not uncommon to see her socializing and dancing at one of our par- ties, nor driving a Brother to an appointment. Marilyn is now well into her fourth year as our chef, and is equally appreciated for her dedication to the Brothers. On behalf of the Delta Upsilon Chapter, | welcome any of you to come visit us. | also look forward to welcoming many of you to our Mile-High City for the 140th Ekklesia. PIONEER. F1J] WINTER 1988 HOW TO REACH THE CHAPTER OFFICERS: 698-1215 Eric Marcum, President Reggie Dayoan, Treasurer 733-6407 «Eddie Hightower . Troy Gomes Phil Vaughan Dorothy Mayer Bill Brockmeier Cyrus Fanning Steve Chambers Reporters ., Scott Zelkin, Rec. Secretary 778-8569 Eddie Hightower, Cor. Secretary 698-9941 Mike Tierney, Historian 722-6385 The Pioneer Fiji newsletter is published quarterly by the Delta Upsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Denver, and is distributed through direct mail service to Phi Gamma Delta Chapters across the United States and Canada. Delta Upsilon Graduate Brothers, interested Denver area Fijis, and other interested non-Phi Gams (by request only). All contributions and inquiries should be sent to Graduate Relations Chairman, Phi Gamma Delta, 2258 South Josephine Street, Denver, Colorado, 80210. Chapter House: 2258 S. Josephine Denver, CO 80210 (303)722-0713 \r\nVOLUME Ill, NUMBER 2 PIONEER FIiJl TREASURER’S REPORT Reggie Dayoan | would like to start off by congratulating my predecessor, Steve Chambers, for the outstanding he did. As a result, the chapter's finances were in order and as up-to-date as possible when | took office. The accounting system, which has been manual in the past, was recently placed on a comprehensive computer software accounting package, DAC-easy. This has helped to alleviate some of the rigors and demands of the Treasurer’s position. Even with the number of in-house brothers down a third from last year, the chapter's finances have generally remained stable. To accomplish this, we have selectively cut the budget in certain areas and are spending cautiously to reflect the revenues generated by a smaller house. The outlook for Spring Quarter, as well, is positive. RECORDING SECRETARY’S REPORT Scott Zelkin In Fall Quarter of 1987, we initiated seven pledges. They are: Micheal Allison, Dallas, Tex.; Bill Brockmeier, Plainfield, Il.; Joe Conover, Quinly, Il.; Steve Galvez, Jaroso, Co.; David Havelka, Omaha, Ne.; Jed Klayman, Washington D.C.; and Josh Platt, Chicago, ll. Already, the newly initiated brothers have made a big impact on the campus with Dave Havelka and Steve Galvez being elec- ted to the student Senate. The others have been involved in dif- ferent activities, ranging from intermurals to C.A.R.E. to the model United Nations here on campus. It is great to see a group of brothers come to campus with an exorbitant amount of enthusiasm for the House, and the University. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY’S REPORT Eddie Hightower | have found this position to be one of the most challenging | have ever held in my life. Most of the other leadership positions | have held previous to this have each been very limited in scope. Being on the Executive Board means dealing with problems ranging from economic to personal and beyond. Publishing this newsletter is a challenge unto itself! | see the next year as being a critical one for the Chapter, but! feel that we are in a building phase and next year will be challenging yet rewarding. \r\nVOLUME III, NUMBER 2 PIONEER FiJl PAGE 4 HISTORIAN’S REPORT Mike Tierney As the historian, | have spent the majority of my time with the new brothers in the house. We have had four PIE meetings together and these brothers seem to be very intelligent and curious of the fraternity’s secrets. Their test is near and | am con- fident that they will pass. | am eager to welcome these men into the house as “whole” brothers. As a newly elected Executive Board member, | feel extremely comfortable with my fellow officers, and | believe we will achieve whatever we set our minds to. As always, | am mighty proud to be a Fiji. RUSH REPORT Troy Gomes & Cyrus Fanning In the beginning, there were two chairmen — Cyrus and Troy. The house was void of activity. So Cyrus and Troy said, “Let there be an All-campus party on Tuesday.” There was a party with a low number of rushees — four. We were not satisfied, so we said, “Let there be a sock hop.” Again, a low number of rushees, but getting better. Again and again we said, “Let there be guys night out,” “. . . jazz night,” “. .. purple moon,” “... milk and cookie.” By the end of the week and a half of activities, we had six pledges. We did it; we finished; we’re done. The Great Pharaoh RAMSES II On January 16, 1988, a group of 20 brothers from the Delta Upsilon chapter attended the “Ramses II” exhibition at the Denver Museum of Natural History. Along with the brotherhood were five members of Lambda Beta Delta, six guests of our housemother, Dorothy Mayer, and numerous friends of the fraternity. The tickets were purchased two months prior to the date of attendance dut to the sell-out crouds the museum was expecting. All the necessary arrangements were taken care of by housemother Dorothy Mayer and Troy Gomes. The exhibition was fascinating and educating to all who attended. The legend of the Great Ramses II lives on. They even had a bazaar catering the authentic “food of the Pharaohs.” \r\n VOLUME III, NUMBER 2 PIONEER FiJl HOUSE CORPORATION REPORT 1987-88 will be a year of challenge in the eyes of the house corporation. Con- tinuing to improve the quality of life for brothers living in the house is a major concern as are the budgetary constraints faced by the corporation and chapter due to lower than expected occupancy. House improvements began this summer with an overall clean up and will continue throughout the year. Over 40 projects were prioritized with most being completed over the summer. In October we had verticle blinds installed in all the brothers’ rooms. New floors will be installed in the kitchen and dining room this summer. Also, the new house mother, Dorothy Mayer, has been a great addition to the house. If brothers are in the neighborhood we hope that you won't hestitate to come over and introduce yourselves. The House Corporation has completed a major project with the chapter in regard to formalizing standards of the house’s operations. This has been a long and arduous process but will provide continuity in operations in years to come. This fall the House Corporation has elected three new trustees. Brothers Karl Weber, Tom Costello and undergraduate Michael Markham. Brother Weber, a new father, is Controller for General Atlantic, an energy company HQ’d in Den- ver. Brother Costello is Corporate Vice President for Dixon Paper, the region’s oldest and largest independant paper wholesaler. Brother Markham has the dis- tintion of being the first undergraduate named to the board of trustees. It is hoped that having undergraduate representation will enhance communications and idea-sharing between the chapter and the House Corporation. The House Corporation is always looking forward and planning for the future housing needs of the chapter. Keeping our house modern, safe and comfortably furnished is critical to the chapter’s future success. The House Corporation has a special reserve fund established in order to address these future needs. If you would like to make a tax deductuble contribution please make your check pay- able to the University of Denver and mail to: Delta Kappa Association, 3800 Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO. 80210. OUR NEWLY INITIATED BROTHERS § 7 sah Ss Top row: David Havelka, Joseph Conover, Steven Galvez. Second row: Joshua Platt, Micheal Allison, Jed Klayman, William Brockmeier. \r\nVOLUME III, NUMBER 2 PIONEER Flul PAGE 6 HOUSEMOTHER’S REPORT Dorothy Mayer Since September, this fraternity mother has been enjoying the privilege of mothering some very admirable young men. Be proud, parents, be very proud of your sons. Throughout campus, the Fiji’s are known as the scholars and the gentlemen, a well-founded reputation. As you may know from their letters, or, more likely, phone calls, the brothers, besides studying, manage every phase cf housekeeping, from cleaning the bathrooms to washing the dishes and planning the meals. Want to help them a bit as you once did when they were in elementary school? Good! Join the Mary McCarty Club, the mothers’ auxiliary to the Delta Upsilon chapter. The brothers need many additicns to this beautiful building to make it more like home. At our very first meeting last month the Mary McCarty club took off magnificently with two large donations, and over 50 percent returned questionnairs saying, “Yes, we want to kecome members of the Mary McCarty Club.” | am sure | represent all of the brothers when | thank for your interest and help. If there is anything, anyway that | can help your son, please contact me at the fraternity. CHAMBERS’ CORNER Stephen M. Chambers I'm sure each of us has our stories to tell about practical jokes and pranks. After all, that’s part of what college and fraternity life is all about. | thought | would share with you what | believe to be one of the all-time best. This particular pratical joke saw Brother Scott Zelkin as its victim. After being dumped on by Brother Zelkin, Brother Alfredo Hernandez vowed to get even. Hernandez carefully plotted his strategy, which would play on Zelkin’s ego. Posing as “Cindy,” a reporter from the Clarion, Hernandez called Zelkin about an article which would center around his involvement with officiating WCHA and IHL hockey games. The phone game continued for about a week and a half, with Zelkin making mention of it to a few of his closer friends. The time then came for Hernandez to lower the boom. Once again posing as “Cindy,” he called and set an interview for 5:15 p.m. that day. Zelkin was given specific instructions to be in his referee uniform for pictures. To carry this prank to its fullest, Hernandez arranged for a real “reporter.” The time had come! At about 5:10 the “reporter” appeared at the house toting a camera which Hernandez had supplied. (By this time almost the entire house had been clued into this prank, and was awaiting its culmination.) After several photos, Zelkin took the “reporter” into his room for the interview. Several back- ground questions were asked regarding his career as a hockey official. The questions then become more personal, probing into his love life. (Little did he know that outside his door stood about 20 of his brothers.) At this point, we all walked into Zelkin’s room. Hernandez exclaimed, “You've been burned!” and proceeded to explain that he was actually “Cindy.”. Needless to say, Zelkin felt quite humiliated. | have a feeling that this is not the end of the story. Zelkin has vowed revenge! But for now, condolences to Zelkin... and a pat on the back to Hernandez. \r\nVOLUME Ill, NUMBER 2 PIONEER FiJl PAGE 7 GRADUATE REPORT Philip Vaughan Memorial Service Held A memorial service for Brian Earl Knudsen (‘82) was held on February 1st of this year. Several Graduate Brothers attended the service, eulogizing Brother Knud- sen as ‘...a really caring person.’ The Brian Earl Knudsen Memorial Fund has been established in Brian’s honor. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please send your check to our Treasurer, Reggie Dayoan, at the Chapter House, 2258 South Josephine, Den- ver, CO, 80210. Be sure and note on the check that it is for this fund. The fund will be used to finance scholarships for Brothers. Graduate Information Sought Please take just a minute of your time to fill out the form below and send it to: Chairman, Graduate Relations, 2258 South Josephine, Denver, CO, 80210. This will enable us to update our files on what our Graduate Brothers are doing and to maintain our ties with them. Phi Gamma Delta Is Not For College Days Alone ee Please Detach and Retr oem ee mm me mm aa os ce oe oe Se Os oe os Oe NAME CLASS HOME ADDRESS nee OCCUPATION _——————— FIRM a BUSINESS ADDRESS ARE THESE ADDRESSES:‘NEW? Yes No, HOME TELEPHONE NOT BUSINESS TELEPHONE. I What is new with you; your family or job? Mail to: Graduate Relations/ 2258 South Josephine/ Denver, CO/ 80210 \r\n THROUGH THE YEARS The Mary McCarty Club Our mothers have given so much to us and now they can continue to give through the Mary McCarty Club. The club was first established at the University of Den- ver Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta on February 16, 1985. They flourished in 1985, but in 1986-87, due to lack of support, the club diminished. Now, in 1988, the Mary McCarty Club is looking to a new beginning. Plans being considered by the club for 1988. include‘ the ata redecoration of the trophy room. Other plans include work day at the House, a dinner for graduating senidrs* : and their parents, and activities to -coincide with-.