L'RATERNITt OF Pdl 0; SEP2 6J974 J11E15EIJ iifAsa PUBLISHED BY EPSILON CHAPTER OFPHI GAMMA DELTA AT NORTH CAROLINA WINTER BOX 2448, CHAPEL HILL, N.C. 27514 1973-74 Epsilon chapter elects new cabinet The brothers ofPhi Gammgot their heads together in late November and selected a new cabinet for the upcoming two semesters. The cabinet will take office in late January. The new president is Fairfax Crow Reynolds,from Wilmington."Fax," a quiet, hard worker, is a junior majoring in zoology. The new treasurer at Epsilon is the youngest ofthe cabinet officers. Laurance Lilly will handle the finances for the next year. Laurance, a sophomore majoring in business administration, hails from Williamston. Phi Gamm's new recording secretary is Edmund Tayloe Buckman III from Washington. Buck is a junior now majoring in industrial relations. The correspondence secretary is Marvin Jefferson Carver III, and fittingly so. Marvin, current rush New house corporation officers named New E psilon House Corporation officers have been elected. They are as follows: Henry A. Badgett, Chairman of the Board Alex Watkins, President John Schroeder, Vice President (and president elect) Bill Stanley, Treasurer Larry Johnson, Secretary Directors were also named for terms extending: through June, 1976. They are: For the term expiring June 30, 1974: Lawrence McN. Johnson, Horace E. Stacy, Jr., William E. Stanley, Alex S. Watkins, Jr., John H. Monroe, M.D., and Robert Cherry, Jr. For the term expiring June 30, 1975: Matthew T. Hodgson,Cecil J. Milton, M.D.,Ernest C. McLean, Jr., and William A. Creech. For the term expiring June 30, 1976: Henry A. Badgett,Jim Lanier,Julius C.Smith III, and John J. Schroeder. POSSIBLE GRADUATE CHAPTER Several graduate brothers have responded favorably to Alex Watkins' recent letter concerning the possible formation of a graduate chapter. Alex asks that all who are further interested in forming such a chapter in the Research Triangle, one which will meet quarterly or perhaps monthly, please let him know so the wheels can begin turning. Write him at P. O. Box 438, Henderson 27538. chairman, had much to do with success of summer rush with personally handwritten letters to potential rushees. Marvin is a junior from Durham, and his major is history. Billy Graham Worsham II is Epsilon's new his torian. Billy, co-chairman for rush, is a junior from Smithfield, and he's majoring in history. The new cabinet is a capable group that should carry on the affairs of the chapter with tireless devotion. The old cabinet leaves their duties with a high sense of accomplishment. Under the leadership that the cabinet gave to the chapter, all areas concerning the house appear to he improved. Con dition of the house, finances, alumni relations, and scholarship are vastly improved witF much of the credit rightly directed to our departing cabinet. A special thanks on behalf of all the brothers to the outgoing cabinet of Steve Gravely, president; Chuck Holderness,treasurer; Ed Webb,recording secretary; Steve Cornwell, correspondence secretary; and Walter Brindell, historian, for their hard work and endless devotion to Epsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Fiji's shine in service projects The fall semester of 1973 saw the Epsilon chapter become involved in a social service group designed to aid the surrounding community. Senior Ned Griffin, recently engaged and suddenly bubbling over with personality, led the chapter in its drive to help the needy of the area. In early November, about a dozen brothers of Ep silon made two trips to a college-oriented apartment complex and collected approximately two hundred doUars for the Community Chest drive. Even though the drive fell short of its overall goal,the Brothers of Phi Gamma Delta gave their share through hard work and dedication to their task. In December, three brothers and two pledges worked at Christmas House,helping give clothes and food to the poor to help brighten up their holidays. The Christmas House, incidentally, was headed by the wife of graduate brother John Goldfinch. The pledges and brothers were only expected to help for an hour, but instead they stayed around three hours giving gifts and helping spread happiness. The ring of kindness and joy that glows in Epsilon Chapter was extended to other people who needed it most. \r\nPresident's Letter It is a personal honor for me to be electedPresident of Epsilon Chapter and a pleasure to follow the cabinet of 1973 that was headed by Steve Gravely. The chapter owes Steve and the rest of his cabinet a sincerethanksfor thejob they have done.Ianticipate another outstanding year in 1974 for I can't help but notice the concern and interest the brotherhood is dis playing toward its welfare. If you haven't visited the house lately, the carpet ing and paneling for the second and third floors which we anxiously anticipated in the fall was com pleted in December. We are very proud ofthe addition for it is a terrific improvementand one thatthe house needed badly. Our plans for this spring include repainting the exterior of Vance Hall,and we hope to have it done before Fiji Island.Itis a fairly expensive job,but one that I'm sure all ofyou realize is essential to the chapter. The maintenance of Vance Hall is a primary duty of the entire Brotherhood for it insures that the great heritage of Epsilon Chapter will be a part of an equally great future. Steve Area, Field Secretary from Phi Gamma Delta's National Office, visited the chapter in November and, as we £ill expected, was very im Fiji briefs One of the major weaknesses of the past couple of years has been the grades at Epsilon Chapter. Things seem to be improving. The fall semester produced about a 15% improvement in grades from the spring semester of last year. *******New panel ing and carpeting are only part ofthe additions to the house. New doors and locks and various other im provements have been made to improve the outward appearance of the chapter. Senior Sandy Weathersbee and Junior Herb Harriss deserve much credit for their contributions as co-house managers. Both have always willingly helped in venious aspects of house improvement ***** Thanks to Alex Watkins for his $100 contribution ***** Brother Ellis Alex ander set a school record when he kicked a 53-yard field goal in the North Carolina — North Ceirolina State game earlier last fall **** Ben Alford '72 was recently engaged to Marsha Buchana; they plan a July wedding.****** Bob Cherry'72is to be married to Beth Chadwick in late June ***** David W.Joyner '71 will be married to Cathy Mitchell on February 23 ***** Others: Donnie Hardee '76 pinned to Peg Corbitt, Herb Harriss '75 lavaliered to Susan White, Charles Ivey '75 pinned to Kay Galloway ***** And finally, John Pharr '72, was married this past Oc pressed by the state of the chapter. He gave special tober to Laura Sanders. Good luck fellows! commendation to Steve for his administration's ef Treasurer's Report ficiency and to Chuck Holdemess for his outstanding job as treeisurer.In a submitted reporthe also praised our alumni relations. This is a great tribute to all of you and the support given by so many Brothers so that the excellence of Epsilon Chapter can be sus tained. We have a copy ofSteve Area's report for any of you to read when you come by the chapter for a visit. In conclusion, let me emphasize the fact that springtime is approaching and with it comes the Norris Pig Dinner. If you haven't visited the house lately, this is a perfect time to return to a little nost£dgia and a lot of fun. We are all working hard to make sure this is the best Pig Dinner ever so you will not want to miss it. We will be looking forward to see ing you all. Sincerely, Fairfax C. Reynolds Alumni deaths reported Epsilon's financial status is improving every year. Last year we pulled out of the red and now are well enough in the black to put new carpet in the upstairs hdls, and panel the second and third floor halls. With rising costs in food, we had to raise housebills to cover the deficit. We also had to raise local dues to cover the many expenses the chapter has.Housebills now are $135.00 per month for those brothers living in the house. Since we took 10 pledges in the fall this year, giving us a total of52 members, we have more money coming in for local dues,and we hope soon to be able to make more improvements, such as fixing the stone wall in the back yard, getting new doors and doorframes for a lot of the rooms, etc. We have fixed up the chapter room,leaving it set up for chapter meetings but keeping the doors locked. Pledges will not even see the chapter room until they are initiated. If Epsilon can continue to stay in the black,we can continue to make improvements on the house and These alumni deaths have been reported: Curtis Grant Logan '27 died December 5,1973,in Lakeland, Fla. He was an appliance dealer there thus make Epsilon a nicer place to live. We hope prior to his retirement a few years ago. has changed. TTie death of Robert Lee Hines '46 in June, 1970, has been reported. Merle E. Wagoner '17 was reported deceased on August 18,1971. Stanley Crew reportedly passed away in July, 1969. Berry French '31 was reported deceased in Lumberton. W.Blount Rodman '35, ofPlymouth, was reported deceased February 17,1972. J. Lee McColman '26 died in November, 1973. Ernest Lloyd Mackie'17 reportedly passed awayin April, 1972, in Chapel Hill. alumni will come by to see usand to see how the house Laurance Lilley Treasurer RENOVATION COMPLETED The carpet and new paneling are now in place in the house and present a sparkling addition.All ofthe brothers would like to thank Charlie Hardee, the father of Brother Donnie Hardee,for his donation of the paneling to the house. It is a welcome and very much appreciated gift that enhances ^eatly the appearance ofthe house.Thanks also to Jim Fleming '47for his consideration ofdonating carpet to place in the individual rooms. \r\nEight junior initiates weicomed Last October this Fiji House took on ten promising pledges. For three and a half months they endured the trials and hardships of a pledge, but finally, in mid-January the worthy were rewarded with en It trance into brotherhood. In early November the pledges had surprised the brothers with the traditional early morning mixer with the Tri-Delts. They also made the customary pledge trip to the beach. Unfortunately, one of the New pledges line up for the camera at a rush party. From left they are Doug Warwick, Jerry Coates, Jr., Sanford Thompson, Waighty Scales, Ed Peele, Wayland Sermons, Al Chesson, Charles.Young,and Monty Pollard. House Corporation Meets The House Corporation held its semi-annual meet ing on January 26,1974, at the house,the largest and best attended meeting in the memory of this writer. Present were Larry Johnson, Aberdeen; William E. Stanley, Greensboro; Alex Watkins, Henderson; Mat "Toggle" Hodgson, Chapel Hill; Ernest McLean, Greensboro; William Creech, Raleigh; Henry Badgett, Winston Salem; Jim Lainer, Greenville, N.C.; Julius Smith, Greensboro; and Pat Patterson, Chapel Hill, representing the alumni. From the ac tive chapter were Steve Gravely, past president; Fairfax Reynolds, in-coming president; Lawrence Lilley, treasurer; Marvin Carver, corresponding secretary; Buck Bucknan, recording secretary; Billy Worsham, historian; and Pop Cashman, advisor. The agenda included House Finances,Repairs and Improvements, Alumni Review, and a report of the National Staff Visit. Reports on the financial situation were received pledges, Charles Young of Bethel, did not fulfill the academic requirements for brotherhood this time around, and is waiting and working for an upswing in his grades so he can be initiated. The following eight junior initiates are: Alphes(Al)Rupert Chasson Jr., Williamston. Al is a business major and served as secretary of the pledge class. Gerald (Jerry) Lee Coates Jr., Greensboro. Jerry was our only sophomore pledge and is a chemistry major interested in dental school. Joseph Edwin (Ed) Peele, Williamston. Ed played football for the Baby Tar Heels and is still undecided on his major. Monty Ray Pollard, Selma. Monty served excep tionally well as president of the pledge class while working toward a business major. Weighty Morehead Scales III, Greenville. Weighty comes to us from Hargrave Military School and plans to major in business. Wayland James Sermons Jr., Washington. Wayland is another business major who is well known for his singing (?). Sanford Webb Thompson IV, Raleigh. Sanford's father was also a Fiji here, class of'49,and Sanford, like his dad, wants to go to med school. Douglas (Doug)James Warwick, Raleigh. Doug is a business major and brings to Epsilon a midwestern touch from Iowa, where he lived until he recently moved to Raleigh. and reviewed. At the next meeting a report is scheduled concerning the refinancing of the second mortgage, along with election of new officers. Local chapter reports were given and received by outgoing Chapter President Steve Gravely. They were all ap proved and President Steve was thanked by Pat Patterson for his good job during the past year. The National Staff Visit conducted by Steven E. Area on November 2-5, 1973, was reviewed and notations made on the chapter's strong and weak points. Other discussions were on pledging, in surance,future long range plans and the extending of Pittsbor'o Street beside the house property, even tually making our present house location on a corner street. The death of Brother Howard Hubbard Clinton on Friday, January 25, 1974, was brought to the atten tion of the meeting and it was adjourned in his memory. Submitted by: Alex Watkins Members of the new cabinet are, from left: Laurance Lilly, treasurer; Fairfax Reynolds, president; Buck Buckman III, recording secretary;' Billy Worsham, historian; and Marvin Carver, correspondence secretary. \r\nAlumni •Ne^ws Uniform Service in Ft. Lauderdale, where he is a member of that city's Sales & Marketing Executives group. Bob and wife Barbara Uve at 2850 Palm-Aire Dr. N., Apt. 203, Pompano Beach 33060. Jack Spain'23 retired at the end ofFebruary,1973, after over 32 years of service as an assistant to such distinguished members of Congress as the late Senator Clyde Hoey and "Uncle Sam",Senator Sam Ervin, Jr. Mr. Spain's present home is Springfield, William Merlin Bliss '32 is a retirement plan con sultant in his Jacksonville, Fla. business^ Wm. M. Bliss,Consultant,Inc.A retired commanderin the U. S.Navy,Bill was in Naval InteUigence from 1941 till 1964.He and wife Mary have three sons,William Jr., Lewis,and Tom,and a daughter,Mary.Home is 1849 Mallory St., Jacksonville 32205. James McQueen Ledbetter Jr. '33 is president of Ledbetter Manufacturing Co.Inc.,a textile company in Rockingham, N. C. Past president of the Rotary Club, Carded Yam Assn., and Richmond Memorisd Hospital, Jim is a member of severed textile organizations. He is also a director of RicWond Savings& Loan Assn.He and wife Louisa Uve at613 Stanly Ave., Rockingham 28379. They have a son James IH, 17, and a daughter Louisa, 21, James Robinson Hubbard '33 is president of Wellman Oil Co.,Inc.in Clinton,N.C.,where he and wife Frances live at 310 Blount St. Jim is a retired captain, U.S. Army. William A. Howard '33 is chief chemist for Riegel Textile Corporation in Trion, Ga.President oflions Club and a member of AATCC,Bill was previously with DuPont Co. He is marri^ to the former Ida Patterson, and their address is 254 Simmons St Trion 30753. Heirvey C. Elliott '40 is president of Home Savings & Loan Assn.in Washington,N.C.,where he hves at Route 2, Glenhaven. A retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S.Air Force,Harvey andhiswifeSarahhavea son Harvey Jr., 26, and a daughter Bonnie, 24. Eugene Stuart Gregg Jr. '40 is a semi-retired member ofthe Board ofDirectorsfor SanteePortland Cement Co. in Holly Hill, S. C. He is a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserves. Stu and wife Dorothy have two sons, E. Stuart III and Dale,and two grandchildren. Home address: Scsirborough Head Rd., Hilton Head Island 29928. Clarence L.Ruffin'42is a medical doctor specializ ing in obstetrics, with a private practice in Johnson City, Tenn. He is active in various medical organizations in addition to the Johnson City Coun try Club, and was named to "Who's Who in the Southeast." The Ruffins number six,including wife Jean, daughters Patricia Ann,Cathy and Mary Lea, and son Lee Jr. Their home is 226 Chickasaw Dr., 37601. Alexander Sprimt Watkins Jr. '51 is president of Alex S. Watkins,Inc.,a retail building supply firm in Henderson. A (hrector of Home Savings and Loan Assn.,and NCNB,Henderson Branch,and president of Rotary Club,he is also 1973-74 president ofthe Epsilon Hoiise Corp. Alex and wife Sara have a son, Alexander III 14,and a daughter,Elizabeth 17.Home is 1901 Summitt Rd., 27536. Robert T. Hedrick '46 is manager of Peerless Va.The brothersjoin in wishing him the best ofluck in his retirement,and thanking him for his serrice Roger Griffin Hall'47,is president ofInternational Entertainment Corp.,a New York company activein artist management,talent representation and music pubUshing. He edso commutes to New Haven as program considtant for the Yale School of Music(he was co-ordinator for the European premiere of Bernstein's MASS presented by Yale in Vienna last year). Prior to this eissigiment, Roger created and produced classical recordings for RCA Records as manager of Red Seal Artists. He and wife Kathenne live at 1148 Fifth Ave., Apt. 12-B, New York 10019 with their three children,Roger 10,Alexander 8,and Mary 4. 'Alfred WUson Griffin Jr.'48 is owner-manager of Business Services Co.in Goldsboro, where he is president of Anserphone of Goldsboro,Inc.,a mobile telephone and paging service. "Smily" Norma have two children. Donna 13, and Alfred 9, and Uve at 303 S. Jefferson St., 2753(). Burton K. Myers '49 is a CPA and maMging partner of Burton Myers Co.CPAs in Falls Chmcfr Va., where he Uves at6364 Lakeview Dr.,22041.Burt is on the Board of Directors ofa local bank,a proies- sor at George Wsishington University,and hM been associated with Benjamin Franklin University and the American Institute of Banking. He and wile Margaret have five children. Burton 21, Andy 19, Worth 17, Nina 14, and Gladys 12. €p0tl0n This newsletter is published regfularly by Epsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at tne University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The goals of the newsletter are to strengthen ir Gamma Delta at U.N.C., to help alumni keep in formed about their chapter, to help alumni keep in touch with one another, to encourage alumm o attend Homecoming and reunions,and to secure rus recommendations from alumni. This newsletter and the entire alumni relations program is financed by voluntary alumni dues o which each alumnus is asked to pay. Chapter Editor: John Cherry Associate Editor: Bob Hortman Contributors: Steve Gravely Charles Ivey Alumni news, rush recommendations and address changes should be sent to: Phi Gamma Delta Box 2448 Chapel Hill, N.C. 27514