answered KOV 1 5 1989 CKEYE FIJI The Fraternity ofPhi Gamma Delta The Ohio State University COLUMBUS, OHIO THE PRESroENT'S GAVEL Some time has passed since the last publication of the Buckeye Fiji and, as always, a lot has changed here at Dickinson Lodge. The change has been highlighted by the initiation of 25 great new actives, and many of these men have already assumed leadership positions within the com mittee system. Perhaps the biggest transition the chapter had to face dur ing the past year centered on the alcohol policy changes insti tuted by the International Headquarters and, ultimately, by our liability insurance company. Although it was difficult to make such dramatic changes in such a short period of time. Phi Gamma Delta survived, thanks to valuable assistance from the graduate chapters. Our House Corporation, under the guidance of John Gibson, and our Board of Chapter Advisors, led by Scott Jackson, have proven to be invaluble to the undergraduates as two sources we can call and rely upon. The combination of undergraduate and graduate brothers has led to a strong and stable chapter for which there continues to be no bounds. The 21st Fiji Academy, August 9-13, was again held at The Ohio State University. It was a great time for all in FALL 1989 attendance and an event which should be remembered by aU for some time. We were both pleased and proud to have been selected once again to host the Academy. In closing, 1 would like to extend an invitation to each of you to visit the chapter house and see for yourself all the changes that have taken place ... and the many things which will never change. Remember, Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone. Fraternally, R.C. Whitaker HI, President Perge! Letter from the Editor Our fifth annual Parents Weekend was held April 22 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Westerville and, once again, the Mothers Club held an auction consisting of Fiji apparel and other items of interest. Nearly $1,000 was raised for our scholarship fimd, from which a scholarship is awarded to the member with the highest grade point average ofeach class. This year's recipients were freshman Adrian Shrader, sophomore Sean Alexander, junior Keith Fulkerson and senior Rick Saunders. Several other awards were also presented during Parents Weekend. Greg Watkins walked off with the Michael S. Krykowski Award for scholarship and the Richard G. Sutton Memorial Award for involvement within the chapter. Sean Alexander was presented the Norker Award, which honors the active member with the highest grade point average for the previous academic year. The John Schwabe Award for the pledge who maintained the highest grade point average during pledgeship went to Adrian Shrader. Rob Murphy received the Wilmer Isabel Award for the pledge who was most involved in intramural sports, while Rick Saunders was given the Bailey Award for the active demonstrating outstanding involvement in intra mural sports. Rick McDermott was presented the John Szlage Award, which is awarded to the active member who contributed the most toward community service. And Bret Busby was the recipient of the Seibert Award, which is presented to the active member who shows outstanding contributions of per sonal service toward the betterment of the chapter. Following the awards presentations, the brothers and their families were entertained by an improvisational group for about an hour. Overall, the weekend was a huge success that GATHERED IN GRACE, these Fyi graduates ask the ongoing question — "Remember us?" was enjoyed by all. Special thanks go to the Mothers Club (Continued on page 3) \r\nPage 2 BUCKEYE FIJI Fall 1989 BCA Update Keeping Abreast of the Advisors' Activities With every new year come many changes, and this is holding true for Phi Gamma Delta. The new year has, so far, brought in many new members, a new cabinet for the chapter, new House Corporation officers, and a revitalized Board of Chapter Advisors. The BCA began its revitalization under the direction of Brooks Rorapaugh in 1988. Last December, Brooks moved on to the House Corporation, and I assumed his role as president of the BCA. The board currently consists of myself, Mike J.P. Horn, Mike Mount Horn and Dan Ewing.I firmly believe that the BCA has become an effective group and an integral part of die chapter during die {Kist two years. I look forward to having the BCA become an even more effective group within the chapter and I hope to see the size of the board increase to at least six members in the very near future. There are four issues which are facing Phi Gamma Delta in 1989, and all four are being responsibly addressed by the chapter at this time. These four issues are acohol, pledge education, graduate relations, and finances. The most immediate issue to be addressed was the risk management policy mandated by the National Headquarters and focused on alcohol liability. Concerns needing to be addressed included eliminating the use of chapter funds for alcohol purchases, discontinuing participation in drinking games, and preventing alcohol use by minors. Our chapter has adopted this new policy and, while it has caused some concern among the brothers, it is being followed closely. The policy forces us to take a serious look at alcohol use and abuse, which is necessary considering the risk alcohol-related incidents have placed on many chapters. We have been fortunate not to have suffered such incidents, and a more responsible attitude toward alcohol will decrease our chance of being negatively affected by such an occurrence. The second issue which is being addressed successfully is pledge education. A recently revised pledge education pro gram has been adopted and has received approval through conunents from Field Secretary Paul Lewis. The quality of pledge education starts with the program which, in turn, must be properly administered by the pledge educators. The recent improvements have been positive, jutid continued improve ments will be seen. Norris Pig Dinner '89 Friday, November 10 Graduate relations is our third concern. This issue is as old as the chapter and one which should be able to be ad dressed. Besides the House Corp. and the BCA,there is lit tle chance for graduate involvement at this time. We need to build new avenues for graduate involvement through the expansion of graduate committees and social functions. I encourage any interested graduate brother to contact me and share ideas on how to improve our graduate relations through activities. I also urge you to stop by the house and have lunch or dinner, attend a chapter meeting, or just visit. No matter how hard the undergraduate chapter works, an enhanced graduate relations program can not flourish without graduate support. When was the last time you stuffed a Homecoming float, saw a Fiji Island Ceremony with Fujimo, or stopped by the house on a home-football Saturday? Remember:"Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone!" The last issue is always a concern, and one which the chapter must control — the issue of finances. The largest concern is the outstanding FMA debt. The goal of the cabinet and the BCA is to have this debt eliminated by the end of the 1990 spring quarter. The cabinet must look for ways to reduce and eliminate the debt and to control expenses so this situation does not recur. I believe it can be done, and a goal of mine is to see that it is accomplished. Overall, the goals I see for the BCA and all graduate brothers are: • Assist the chapter with risk management changes and chapter improvements (alcohol, pledge education, graduate relations and finances); and • Make the BCA a more active part of Phi Ganuna Delta — ♦Attend monthly BCA meetings ♦Get involved in chapter committees ♦Attend chapter functions ♦Visit the chapter on an informal basis. (All graduate brothers can participate in these functions.) In summary, I see the BCA as a growing part of chapter life and as a group that can offer valuable assistance to chapter goals. The areas of concern are real and in need of constant attention by both graduate and undergraduate brothers. I look forward to continuing the involvement with the chapter that I have experienced through the BCA, and I hope more brothers will take the opportunity to enjoy this type of involvement. The chapter has a very strong and positive outlook, and I am confident that it will achieve the goals set by the chapter executives. If you have any questions, please contact me at (work) 614-248-2392 or (home) 614^57-7819. Fraternally, Columbus Athletic Club Scott C. Jackson BCA President — Come and join Ae fun — Perge! \r\nPage 3 BUCKEYE FUI FaU 1989 Realizing Success Rushing to the Future Another year of rush came to an end with the initiation of 25 new brothers. Rush has improved since last year with additional participation by undergraduate brothers and the new rush methods. Adrian Shrader and Ed Lowsma, new members this fall, have taken over as rush chairmen, and I trust they will do a fine job. Recommendations from our graduate brothers have increased since last year as well, but we always have a need to receive more names of men whom you feel would make good Phi Gams. I encourage all graduates to submit names of high quality rushees you may know — if not now, then next semester, next year, or at any future date. Please con tact the chapter at any time about these young men. We'd love the opportunity to show them around the university and the chapter house. I believe that, with graduate recommendations and undergraduate enthusiasm, we can show these young men LETTER FROM THE EDITOR (Continued from page 1) and our parents for their support. The start of the fall term brings excitement and new energy to the chapter. The Erst thing to come to mind is, ofcourse, rush. We have already received many recommendations firom our graduate brothers, but we are still accepting them — in fact, we are always happy to receive them. Aside from rush, fall quarter also brings Buckeye foot ball. All graduate brotiiers are welcome to join the undetgraduates for a pie-game before each home game. These events are undertaken with enthusiasm by all who attend. As the autunm air becomes cooler, one's thoughts turn toward Pig Diimer. This gala event is a rejuvenating experience and an exciting time for undergraduate and and graduate brothers alike. The undergraduate chapter appreciates the support we receive from our graduates, and we look forward to seeing you this year — November 10 at the Columbus Athletic Club. If you have been out of touch with Phi Gam,Pig Diimer is an excellent opportunity to rewhat a great fraternity Phi Gamma Delta re^y is. We acquaint yourself with the chapter. In closing, I would like to request that graduate brothers appreciate your assistance and are looking forward to com pleting another highly successful year of rush and pledge send in photographs of Omicron Deuteron's past for future education. issues of the Buckeye Fiji. Our collection is dwindling, and Fraternally, your photos would be greatly appreciated. Greg Watkins Fraternally, Rush Chairman William P. Anderson Corresponding Secretary Perge! Perge! Graduates Greet Newsletter with Enthusiasm "I really enjoyed hearing how my classmates are doing!" "Congratulations to the chapter for an outstanding job on the newsletter!" "What a great idea!" These are the kind of positive comments we have received from graduates about our newsletter in recent months. Thar^ to your enthusiasm and support, we are happy to continue bringing you news of the chapter and your classmates with this issue of Buckeye Fiji. Since the last issue, we received voluntary contributions to the newsletter program from the following graduate brothers, and thank them sincerely for helping to make this issue possible: Robert W. Andruss J. Morton Bobb Jr. Howard Brehmer George H. Chamblin John E. Gibson IV Keith DeVoe Jr. Mitchell P. Grindley Phillip B. Drake James R. Farst John C. French James F. Hamilton Fred Herbst William E. Joyce WUliam P. KeUy Raymond C. Krstolic Dwight K. Montgomery Joseph E. Ryan Wesley Lones Richard F. Martin Frank J. McGavran S. Michael Miller Fred J. Neer Richard C. Paugh George D. Slater Steven C. Broughton Michael F. Gehrig Joseph W. Ray Jr. Charles H. Rideout William E. Kaufman Willard B. Scott Michael J. Bobinchuck Jim Ferguson Douglas P. Hinton Russel G. Means Robert E. Martini Pumam S. Pierman Edmund R. Strauchen William E. Rhinehart Herman G. Cartwright E. Kirk Dadisman J. Austin White William L. WaU John C. Zartman William A. Ayers Jeff Criss H. William Dean Stephen H. Eibling Richard Gordon Thomas R. Hague Robert Heath Ray E. Kiefhaber M. Lefferdink Greg Lurig Richard Mon^omery Jack W. Nicklaus John M. Mfller Matthew G. Roberts Darrel F. Zipfel R. William Donnally Richard L. Sanderson Harry Scott George S. Benson Grant Bowen Charles E. Evans Gregory Fletcher Glenn T. Haller Scott K. Hetmey John C. KeUenberger Charles N. Greene PhU Kimball James M. Hughes Fred E. Linville David F. Martin Frederick H. McClean W.J. Merkel John R. Montgomery Timothy B. Moritz Carl P. Palechek S. Birch Rice Bruce L. Roudebush Thomas D. Schaad E.W. Seymour Benjamin B. Price Richard B. Taylor Thomas A. Gibson Paul L. Williams \r\nS^^icron Deuteron Graduate Data Henry P.Seymour 1927. Henry sends word that he moved to a retirement community in Florida last year. His updated address is Harbours Edge,401 E. Linton Blvd.#422, Delray Cincinnati, OH 45208, is a partner in the general practice law firm of Fingerman, Guckenberger & Gehrig and a Beach, PL 33483. member of many law associations. Richard Montgomery 1937. Richard, who retired from the investment department of Nationwide Insurance Co., tells us he now lives on a golf course in Texas and enjoys a handi William E.Joyce 1973. William sends word that he is work ing in the office of the Supreme Allied Commander Europe. Contact him via OSACEUR, SHAPE, APO NY 09055. Michael F. Gehrlng 1970. Michael, 1247 Cliff Laine Dr., cap of21. His address is 708 Balboa, Brownsville, TX 78520. Alan R.Oatey 1947. Alan retired in 1988 as chairman and CEO of Oatey Co., a manufacturer of plumbing, auto repair and consumer do-it-yourself products, and left the frrm in die capable hands of his two sons and his son-in-law. He now resides at 4995 Joewood Dr., Sanibel Island, PL 33957. R.L.(Dkk) Sanderson 1948. "I retired in 1987 and am now eligible to have a catastrophic illness," Dick writes from 110 Paul Revere Dr., Houston, TX llQflA. "I'm putting it off, though, until I can attend another Norris Pig Dinner. It's been 40 years!" Mitchell Grindley 1982. Vice president of the industrial divi sion of Plaskolite, Inc., Mitch and his wife, OSU Alpha Phi alumna Chris Mercer, have two children. The Grindley residence is at 143 Keethler Dr., Westerville, OH 43081. Bruce A. Lang 1983. After four years in Abu Dhabi, Bruce returned to the U.S. and is now a specialty pharmaceutical rep. with Abbott Laboratories. He can be reached by brothers at 687 N. High St. #3A, Columbus, OH 43215. William L. Wall 1952. As executive director of U.S.A. Jeff Drake 1984. An Air Force captain and T-37 instructor pilot, Jeff sends word that he and his wife, Jean, an Alpha Phi alumna and the 1984 Fiji Island Queen, are the parents of Kristen Elizabeth, bom February 18, 1989. The Drake Basketball, Bill has been involved with the men's, women's family resides at 2645 Hayerford Rd., Columbus,OH 43220. and junior's Olympic, PanAm and World baske^all teams since 1975. Also a trustee of the Basketball Hall of Fame in Massachusetts, Bill resides at 266D W. Rockrimmon Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80919. Thomas R. Hague 1954. Vice president of marketing and sales for Alcoa Steamship Co. and Commercial Met Baux ite & Alumina, Thomas and his wife, the former Barbara Bleser, have four children (three married) and three grand children. Brother Hague's address is 2677 Timberglen Dr., The Buckeye Fiji is published regularly by the men of Phi Gamma Delta atl^e Ohio State University, Columbus,Ohio, for its graduates, friends and Fijis everywhere. Alumni news items, photographs and change of address notices should be sent to Omicron Deuteron Chapter of The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, Newsletter Program Head quarters, P.O. Box 14432, Columbus, OH 43214-0432. Wexford, PA 150W. EDITOR: William P. Anderson Birch Rice 1960. Owner of Birch Rice Home Furnishings, Brodier Rice tells us diat his interests include: his wife, Jeanie; HOUSE CORPORATION his children, Allyson and Barry; golf; poker; and real estate. His home address is 725 Fairway Dr., Washington Court PRESIDENT: Brooks Rorapaugh House, OH 43160. MEMBERS: Rick Smudtz, Jack Rhinehart, Ross Rhinart Ed Strauchen 1962. A flying captain with American Airlines, Ed and his wife, OSU Tri-Delt alumna'Myra Heilman, have one daughter, Elizabeth, and reside at 63 Fanton HiU Rd., Weston, CT 06883. BOARD OF CHAPTER ADVISORS TREASURER: Rick Smith Scott C. Jackson Mike J.P. Horn Mike Mount Horn Dan Ewing Raymond C.Krstolic 1963. Raymond,sales inanager with Container Corp. of America, has two sons — Craig, 18, and CHAPTER OFnCERS Matt, 14 — and lives at 1111 Scarborough Way, Cincinnati, PRESIDENT: Raymond C. Whitaker III OH 45215. TREASURER: J. Matthew Miller Fred LinviUe 1965.' 'Greetingsfrom the Kansas City area,'' says Fred, 10441 W. 125th Terr., Overland Park, KS 66213. CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: William P. Anderson HISTORIAN; Bret M. Alexander RECORDING SECRETARY: Bret R. Busby ' 'Ourfamily welcomes contact by those passing through the area." ASSISTANT TREASURER: Sean G. Alexander