SIGMA NU CHAPTER OF PHI GAMMA DELTA SYRACUSE,NEW YORK From the Kitchen MAY 1989 UJI '7eff the Chef" is our illustrious chef's name and cooking up a storm is his game! Ever since his arrival, the brothers have been more than satisfied. Jeff came to us from Beta Theta Pi, so we knew he had some experi ence cooking for a fraternity, but we were not sure whether he could handle FIJI. "Jeff the Chef" turns out to be one of our greatest assets. He prepares extravagant meals. Who n^s a catering serv ice for our get togethers with so rorities when we have Jeff prepar ing the most delectable hors d'oeuvres and entrees. "Jeff the Chef's" meals are extraordinary and I extend an in vitation to any graduate brother to visit us for diimer any night of the week to witness this culinary de light. Now,with the addition of a new kitchen committee, headed by brother Ezra Wolfe, the kitchen and meal planning can be even more tightly organized to meet the brother's interests and "Jeff the Chef's" meal planning. Emlyn Griffith speaks at 88th Pig Dinner The 88th Pig Dinner was held in Hotel Syracuse's Persian Terrace on Sunday April 16th. Emlyn Griffith spoke to the past, present and future members of Sigma Nu. The awards were as follows:from the undergraduates. Ken O'Donnell received the Andrew Hine award. Chris Hall received the Brotherhood award. Jeremy Librett received the Outstanding Senior award. Matt Wakem received the Out standing Neophyt award. Andy Graham received the Intramurals award. The Alumni awards; Dick Calagiovanni and Dave Compton received the outstand ing Alumni Awards. Ken Knapp,Charles Battista and Pat Breroton received their Silver Owl awards. Bill Close and Red Macpherse received their Gold Owl awards. Also speaking at the Pig Dinner was Mike Shipley. Intrafratemity Council Report As the spring semester at Syracuse University began rolling, the Intrafratemity Council(IFC)saw many changes. For one,brother Eric Stmck's term on the executive board of the IFC came to an end. Brother Struck acted as the philan thropy chairman and achieved notable recognition for his accomplishments from fellow greeks,as well as,from the administration at Syracuse University. One of his many accomplishments included the organization of a campus-wide fundraiser selling raffle tickets. The $4000 raised went for support of a local children's. Realizing the importance of having a FIJI on the executive board of the IFC,1 was successful in being elected as the IFC Rush chairman by the general assem bly for the spring and fall 1989 term. As half of the term is coming to a close,1 Continued on next page \r\nPresident's Report This past year at Sigma Nu has been one of increased community and campus service. In our continuing quest for excellence, we have been in stilled with a greater sense of campus involvement and awareness. One of our greatest projects of the year has been working with Kappa Alpha Theta in raising over $3,000 for MDA. Brothers have also been on two trips to local Rescue Missions to serve food to the homeless. Last semester FIJI participated in the New York state Crop Walk and helped raise close to rush in years as eighteen snappy The chapter is definitely on the up young men were pinned. Thanks to the work of brother John Peyton,our Rush chairman. One pledge is now swing. Outstanding debts are slowly secretary on the cabinet of Junior IFC. Brothers also participated in Greek Week jointly with Alpha Xi Delta. Our efforts were guided by brother John Cavo. Brother Marc Schenkel also offered his body for rent in Alpha Phi's Heart Throb Rent-a-Date to benefit the American Cancer Society. Through the efforts of brother Patrick McGrath,FIJI sponsored a Rose Gram Sale for Valentines Day. The chapter has already scheduled participation in Delta Gamma's Anchor Splash this spring. being reduced tluough the efforts of treasurer Andy Poster and Charlie Gray. A great deal of the money out standing is owed by graduate broth ers. If you think that you might have left Syracuse owing money, please contact myself, Andy Poster or Char lie Gray. There is two sides to every story and I believe the facts speak for themselves. Sigma Nu is alive and well. I thank all those who have sup ported us and I invite all alums to come visit the chapter and see for yourself the positive changes. Fraternally, Matthew C. Wakem '91 President $200. Soon after, this loyal FIJIs took part in the Alpha Chi Omega Frisbee Fling to benefit charity. We were voted most spirited and took second place over all. Continued from front page am confident that my efforts this past semester have been beneficial to our After a positive retreat in the fall, during which our goals were outlined for the year, participation did not stop at the house level. Certain brothers have found time to do some things on their own. Brother Toly Spheeris was recently elected rush chairman on the university IFC,a job which will certainly aid our rush. Brother Steve Glou was given scho lastic recognition upon his acceptance into the order of OMEGA. Brother chapter. In coordinating campuswide rush,I was able to promote the njl name to prospective rushees. My efforts, in addition to the brilliant work of our own rush chairman, Aspiring to continually build our fu plishments are noteworthy for one preparing to hold a future executive ture in the IFC, brother Marc Sch enkel was appointed as a representa tive in the general assembly. Brother Orange. Chapel for National Condom Week. Last semester saw the initiation of six new brothers through our portals, and this semester FIJI had its best tions. Currently, a FIJI pledges reigns as vice president of the Junior IFC,a governmental structured organiza tion for all fraternity pledges that fos faculty reception, organized by brother Ed Kemm. Ed is already his Safe Sex Show at Hendricks them to be victorious in these elec brother John Peyton, have proven successful through the pinning of 18 pledges this spring. Jeremy Librett hosted a career work shop at the Vermont Academy this past fall. Brother Len Billelo joined forces with brother Spherris and pro duced a rush video tape to explain rush procedures to the entire school. Interviews with FIJIs run rampant throughout the tape. This year also saw the first FIJI neighborhood and planning a spring repeat of this event. FIJI also sponsored the main speakers for two major events on campus. Mi chael Green spoke on responsible drinking during School Awareness Week and Dr. Bill Goetels presented tions once a year. It is important that we properly condition our pledges and neophyte in order to prepare ters their growth as leaders. Further more,brother Marc Schenkels accom position on the IFC. The 1989-90 school year should also SchenkeTs involvement on the IFC prove prosperous for FIJI. The fall has been remarkable as he actively serves on the public relations semester might see brother John Caro on the IFC executive boards as he corrunittee and the social/events prepares to run for social/events committee. As was mentioned in the committee chairman. The current last Orange FIJI, we continue to dis play a positive image of FIJI on our campus by submitting our philan chairman is not attending school next thropic accomplishments to the Daily I feel that our involvement in the IFC is vital to our success throughout the Syracuse University campus. The way to achieve this is by continuing our active participation in IFC pro gramming,as well as,securing the future representation by FIJIs on the executive board of the IFC through wirming the general assembly elec year. I plan to hopefully hold an ex ecutive position on the IFC for the spring'90 and fall'90 term as either vice president or president. In addi tion, many prospective leaders from our chapter who were mentioned be fore, plant to run for the executive board for the spring '90 and fall '90 term. I am more than confident that FIJI'S future benefits from the IFC will be numerous and rewarding. Fraternally, Toly Spherris'90 \r\nVice President's Report This year the Sigma Nu chapter has added the office of vice president to the cabinet. The two secretarial posi tions have been combined into one. Because the change was voted down at the past Ekklesia, it has been a dif ficult task to outline the specific re sponsibilities of the office. However, Intramural Report We are into another fun semester of sports here at Sigma Nu's intramurals head quarters. Everyone is enthusi astically involved in one sport with the help of the cabinet, we have successfully met the challenge as it has proved to be a positive transition. In addition to being the "left-hand" man to the president, the main focus of the vice president has been geared towards brotherhood development. As proposed under the Acts of the Ekklesia, the vice president should pay specific attention to rush, pledge education and scholarship. Thus, the vice president would oversee the en tire development of the chapter's members from rush through pledg ing. The ultimate result will foster better membership education. In addition, the chapter has adopted an extensive committee system which involves every brother as a member of a committee,thereby striving at to tal brotherhood involvement for the better of the fraternity. It is the re sponsibility of the vice president to develop and sujjervise the committee system. Each committee chairman now has a list of brothers on his committee whom he can turn to for ideas and assistance. Involvement or another! Basketball has also provides training for those inter been the high life so far, with a commendable 2nd place finish in our division. The sharp shooters excelled in riflerey, ested in a committee chair position or earning more points to keep us yet again on top of the compe tition. cabinet position in the future. The new system has proved to be success ful as more brothers than ever have been involved in all areas of the fra ternity. As a result of this positive supf)ort from the brothers.Phi Gamma Delta has been among the Last semester, Tony Karwowski led us to football greatness, but we fell short with a devas tating loss in our last game. year's leaders in philanthropy,IPG, rush and intramurals. We have pro pelled ourselves into becoming one of the strongest fraternities on campus. Field Secretary Dave Smith More importantly, with the increase gave us a hand with some fine play at 3rd base. of interaction between the brothers, 1 Upcoming events we're in have witnessed the development of a stronger brotherhood, to a point far volved in are, the Delta Gamma Anchor Splash and the Zeta Psi volleyball toumement. Lastly,I would like to con gratulate Andy Graham for winning the Sigma Nu Intra beyond any that 1 have seen since 1 was a pledge in the Fall of 1987. This past year has been a time of growth and prosperity as our achievements greatly outshine the negative inci dents of the past four years. mural award for his outstand ing efforts and contributions to Sigma Nu sports. Fraternally, Michael Dunn Stand-up comedian, Chris Hall, per forms at Goldstein Auditorium Scholarship Report Scholarship is on the climb at the Sigma Nu chapter. We are currently ranged at 23 out of 27 fraternities here at Syracuse University. I have been work ing with national on ways to improve our scholarship. By spring of 1990, we expect to have our grade point average above the all men's average. This semester the whole chap ter has been very concerned about scholarship. The broth ers are adhering to the quiet hours which 1 have set. These quiet hours are devoted to studying in order to improve our GPAs. Our fifteen pledges have a cumulative average of 2.8 which is above the all men's average and will bring high scholarship to Sigma Nu. With positive input from alumni and national, our mo rale will continue to grow. Our concern for scholarship will increase, as well as devo tion to Sigma Nu's quest for excellence. Fraternally, Roger M. Walker'90 Fraternally, Vice President Brad Wilson Scholarship \r\nSecretary's Report The purpose of my report is to give an objective view of my ideas and experi ences as a fraternity brother at Phi Gamma Delta. I am a junior, policy stud ies major and finishing off my term in the new com bined secretary position we adopted. em friendship,education, career orientation, philan thropy and campus in volvement. The fraternity brother prides himself on this brothers, and by learn ing from, working v/ith and engaging in social ac tivity with each brother, positive experiences de velop from this interaction that can enhance a college career. The fraternity is very much an example of the trickle down theory of of misconception, but is an also invest in us. There are active member in the standards to be followed microcosm of campus soci and we are "questing for ety. excellence." There has been some misplaced ani Phi Gamma Delta is more than a mere brotherhood, we are also a corporation with a strong local history, and a strong national base. We are an investment. We are investing in ourselves and we have alumni who mosity lately, and our pride has been offended. However, we are hard. We are the Fiji's of the 90's. Fraternally, Jocken Kahns'90 Secretary America, where brothers The fraternity brother does come together from many different backgrounds with many different skills and FEEL FREE TO CALL OR WRITE US not live in a vacuum world resources. In short, the fra of preconception, but ternity brother does not rather in a world of mod Sigma Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta 300 Euclid Avenue,Syracuse, NY 13210 - 2992 isolate himself in a shroud (315)475-9245 (chapter house pay phone) Treasurer's Report As 1 reflect on my term as treasurer of Phi Gamma Delta,1 Matthew C. Wakem,'91, President (315)426-7821 Roger M. Walker,'90, Recording Secretary (315)426-8080 Andrew D. Poster,'90, Treasurer (315)471-2366 think of some of the chapter's major accomplishment in Jochen S. Kahns,'90, Corresponding Secretary the area of finances. Although our accounts receivable (315)475-9245 from the brotherhood has not been ideal, 1 feel that we Christopher C. Champlin,'91, Historian have made great strides in this area. Currently,1 am (315)426-8077 working with my successor. Brad "Fish" Wilson,on mak House Corporation ing all brothers sign promissory notes,similar to a con tract that will legally bind all to pay their bills. In conjunc tion with this, brothers who fail to pay within 30 days will be brought before small claims court. Further,any Association of Phi Gamma Delta,Inc. P.O. Box 6674,Syracuse, NY 13217 - 6674 Richard J. Calagiovanni,'70, President 4242 Orion Path brother who does not pay after a period of 90 days will be Liverpool, NY 13090 asked to resign from the fraternity. It is this kind of ac tion, which has helped other FIJI chapters. We believe it will also help us. (315)622-4004(Home) (315) 453-2424 (Office) Over the past year,brothers have been hustling around campus in effort to promote our reputation as an out standing fraternity. Mark R. Roadannel,'61, Vice President 111 Standish Drive Syracuse, NY 13224 (315)445-1392 Eugene F. Renske,'65,Secretary Henderson Road Due to the fraternity's new alcohol policy, which forbids purchasing alcohol with chapter funds, we find ourselves with a social budget which allows us to plan ski trips, JamesvUle, NY 13078 (315)469-7451 (Home) (315) 432-2256 (Office) Charles A. Gray,'63, Treasurer have bands for entertainment,and perhaps. 1321 Westmoreland Avenue Fraternally, Andy Poster'90 (315)474-1708(Home)•(315) 472-5561 (Office) Syracuse, New York 13210-3436 Crandall Melvin,Jr.,'51, Director (315)457-9672(Home)•(315) 451-7955 (Office) William P. 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