The Spartan Fiji A QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE January 1989 Epsilon Lambda of Phi Gamma Delta Michigan State University Purple Garter '88 by David Pavllk ('89) One of the highlights of Fall term 1988 was Purple Garter which was held on October 15. This was a proud day for Epsilon Lambda because it was not only a gathering of many graduate brothers, it was also a day in which the active brothers could show off the renovations that have been made to the Chapter house at 239 Oakhill. During the late days of last Summer and the early days of Fall, the men at 239 saw the completion of a new living room and a poolroom. These refurbished rooms were dedicated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony presided over by Ralph Shaheen ('72) at 11:00 a.m. Following this ceremony the active and graduate brothers participated in a tailgate party at 239 which was followed by a Spartan victory over Northwest ern in the annual Homecoming game. At9:00p.m. October 15,the active and graduate brothers and their dates reassembled for the annual A couple of grads and their dates enjoy the "Tunes by T" Chairman Kirk Rehn ('90) was proud to greet 30 graduate couples who, along with many active couples, mingled at Emil's until 1:30 a.m. The men from 239 were also pleased to see graduate brother Roque Vargas-Prada and Rob Rothney from Atlanta and Doug Beerbower('87)from Connecticut. During the night's festivities graduate Brother Vince Pangle ('85)was awarded the Distinguished Graduate award for his work with the Housing Corporation and for spear-heading the renovations made to 239 Oakhill. Purple Garter party at Emil's West in Lansing. The active brothers would like to thank the graduate brothers for their participation in Purple Contents Garter 1988 and we at 239 would also like to ask for A Message From the BCA 3 continued support for our never dying quest for excellence in the years to come. Grad Spotlights 4 Lost Brothers. Fraternally, David Pavlik ('89) PERGE! Closing Remarks 8 Calendar 9 \r\nJanuary 1989 The Spartan Fiji THE FRATERNITY OF Page 2 THE PRESIDENTS DESK PHI GAMMA DELTA EPSILON LAMBDA AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 239 OaktiHI Avenue East Lansing, Michigan 48823 CREDiTS HOUSING CORPORATION ■^nce Pangle (*85) Ralph Shaheen (*72) BOARD OF CHAPTER ADVISORS William G. Buschman (*85) Jeff S. Williams (*85) Hmothy L. Schroeder (*82) Greetings, from the Fiji House! The Brothers have been working hard on the house and, with the help of the Housing Corporation, have remodeled the living room with new wir ing, walls, lifting fixtures, some furniture, and hardwood floors. By the time we imdergrads return for winter term there will be a new roof, insulation and siding on the old house. The Cabinet's retreat to Lexington was very helpful and we w^ able to sit in on a Tennessee Tech activation. If you can possibly manage it, you should take a tour of Headquar ters. You will nev«- forget it. The BCA is running well with monthly meetings. Their next big project will be to get new windows for the house. The graduates have been a great asset so far in our quest for Mick^ C. Rist (*80) Chris J. Wittenberg (*87) JackE.yeiiable('88) excellence. If you are interested in helping, then please call me at (517) 336-0894, or call BCA President Bill Buschman at home at (517)885-1930. PURPLE LEGIONNAIRE Michael E. Kasttier (*84) SECTION CHIEF hfichael A. Callahan (Rose-Hulman *74) CHAPTER OFnCERS Darin R. Lounds (*89) John M. Kukalis (*90) Todd H. Barson (*89) Kirk C. Rehn (*91) Randy J. Saymn (*89) BtxMhers, President .TreasurCT Recording Secretary .Corresponding Secretary Historian CHIEF EDITORS Kirk C. Rehn (*91) David O Loomis (*88) PHOTOGRAPHER Gareth Evans (*89) TYPESETTING David O Loomis (*88) Purple Garter was a success. Before the Homecoming victory over Northwestern, Housing Corporation Vice Presi dent Ralph Shaheen (*72) cut the ribbon to our beautiful new living room. At the ^rple Garter dance, Vince Pangle (*85) received the Distinguished Fiji Award for his excellent woric as President of the Housing Corporation. Everyone had a great time talking about old and new times, and we would like to thank all the graduate brothers who were in attendance. We hope to see you again at the Norris Pig Dinner February 18, 1989. Our Philanthropies are going well. We have had two work sessions at the East Lansing Economic Crisis Center and our Fall pledge class organized a food drive for them. We also help^ out at a Greater Lansing Area Halloween party for youngsters. PatPeplowski and Paul Miller are doing a great job with Phi Gam philanthropy! As you can see, we have been pretty busy here at 239 Oakhill. If you haven* t been around lately, it would be great if you could stop by and see our new living room and all the other improvements at Epsilon Lambda. Fraternally, THE SPARTAN FIJI *** The Spartan Fiji was prq)ared on a Macintosh II using Aldus PageMaker 3.0 and is published for its brothers and Mends by the Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, 239 Oakhill, East Lansing, MI 48823. Darin R. Lounds Chapter President PERGE! \r\nJanuary 1989 The Spartan Fiji Pages PIG DINNER FLASH The Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is pleased to announce its 29th annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner for Saturday,February 18,1988. This year's festivities will begin Friday night with a BCA meeting at6:00 p.m. On Saturday we Will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktail party at the house. We will then move our celebration to the Timber Ridge A MESSAGE FROM THE BCA^ November 18,1988 Dear Graduate Brothers, As Chairman of the Phi Gam Board of Chapter Advisors (BCA)for the Epsilon Lambda Chapter,I want to update you on the BCA's current activities. The *88-*89 BCA gathered for its first meeting at 239 Oakhill (Ml October 14, 1988 and, together with the under graduates,set forth the main goals for this cximing year. The BCA will seek an active role in most all undergradu ate activities, and will Icxisely monitor the status of all house operations,functions,and projects. This approach is a posi tive changefrom BCA groups ofrecent years in that the BCA will not exist solely as a referential Ixxly. This style of interaction is strongly supported by both the International Fraternity and the undergraduates. Areas of focus will parallel the seven "Standards of Excellence" as outlined in the Quest For Excellence. This d(x:umentproposesa designed program fordevelopmentto be followed by all Fiji chapters, and indeed comprises the new benchmarks upon which chapters will be monitored in the future. Interested brothers can obtain a copy ofthis document from either International or myself. These standards include scholarship, community and campus involvement, ideals, graduate relations, as well as several others. The '88-'89 BCA primary membership includes Mike Kastner,Jack Venable, Mickey Rist, Chris Wittenberg, Tim Along with helping the chtq;)ta' to improve in the afore mentioned areas,the BCA isseeking toimprove the quality of life at 239 Oakhill Avenue. Fcx^ now,this includes raising money toinstallsorely-needed new windows. Thermtqjane™ windows are exp^sive, costing iqpinoximately $300 each, and we need all the graduate suiq;xxt we can get Graduate brothers who have already e^qnessed intaestin purchasing a window for the house include Jack Voiable, R(xiue Vargas-Prada,Tim Schroeda*,MikeKastner,JeffWil liams, Vince Pangle,Charles Rose and myself. The intent is to select the window of your choi