-2- SPORTS UNDERGRADUATE BLITHER Winter term, now almost over, has been a long but fruitful ten weeks for the Chi chapter Union College's basketball team continued its winning ways this undergrade. 20-^ record. Included in this record were victories over trad itional rivals RPI and Hamilton as well as a victory in the ECAC The term got underway with the election of a new cabinet, now se,ating vet erans Russ Torrisi '76 as season, posting a 2nd straight president and Joel Buckberg '76 upstate New York Tournament. as treasurer. The other spots have been filled by rookies All this led to a number 2 rank and Jeff Gage '77 as recording secretary, corresponding secre tary and historian, respectively. ing in New York State and spots in the top 5 nationally for team shooting and margin of victory. Once again the hoopsters held center stage in sports this A night out on the town (and winter. Brian Colby '76, Jim Burke "77 on the cabinet) naturally fol lowed, One of the cabinet's first orders of business was the initiation of two new Other teams were not inact ive,' though, as we sent 3 wrest lers to the national tournament and many swim records, brothers, Coleman Duncan '76 including some formerly held by and Barry Pannell '77. Mike Garone '75, social chairman extraordinaire, was Bert Yankiver '71. were broken. thoroughly surprised to find that there was some money for his budget. Shaking off the Our own Bill Mowery '75 upped his own school indoor shot put record as he won all his meets. Bill seems ready to smash the outdoor record as well this initial shock, he has organ ized some fine affairs, topped spring. Sorry to say, no^other by a "Thank God It's March" party. Numerous faculty mem sports, though we will have a large contingent out for lacrosse this spring. They will be headed by Hike Garone '75» ^ 3 year bers were invited and Cookie responded to the company by cooking up a superb roast beef dinner, a preview of the meal she'll be cooking up on May 3rd for Pig Dinner. Mike is also planning a beer pong tournie to end all the wild talk about which is the best doubles team. The pledges did their part to help Mike by organizing a very successful greaser party for the actives, their dates and fv1 ends. Special coiigratulations FIJIs were active in varsity 3-tarter on defense for the var— si"ty' ... -ottt In house activities, FIJI won the first intramural soccer championship this fall. For the winter term a new alignment was tried in intamural basketball. Rather than playing only other fraternities we were thrown into an all-campus round robin. We emerged from this unscathed and for reasons still unknown to^^the team we were put into the A are in order to Don "Z-man" league. V/e kept most of the Kaufman '75?» house and grounds games close though we were def- dictator. Thanks to Don, the Chi chapter museum, located in the living room, is open to all alumni and guests, Dave "Sherlock" Holmes '77 deserves recognition for the fine job he has done on the FIJI piano. Tuned, waxed and pol ished, it's all set for the numerous drinking songs that (continued on p.5): ij^i^toiy in over our head, fin ishing 0-5 in the "A" league and 3-6 overall. Volleyball faired quite a bit better, making the playoffs and finally bowing to Phi Delt, the eventual second place finishers. Some brothers also played on various co-ed volleyball teams, a definite good time. (continued on page 5) \r\n-3PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Dear Brothers, Fall and winter terms'have been hard on the FIJI house this year, nonetheless we are able to boast of several fine accomplish ments. We have at the present time a pledge class promising a great future for both themselves and the house, Thdy have been extremely concerned with achieving excellence in all their projects and their enthusiasm has helped to boost overall house marale during a depressing winter term. From this class will emerge a number of fine future leaders who will brighten the paths of Phi Gamma Delta in the years to come. Over the past year the chapter has tried to improve the state of graduate relations. Our work was rewarded by an excellent turnout for Homecoming weekend. There was a total of k-2 graduates back for the weekend and their generous contributions totaled $5^0, Based on this turnout and the favorable response to the publication of our Alumni Directory, we are looking forward to one of the best Pig Dinners ever. As I mentioned we published the Alumni Directory late fall term and as a result have heard from a number of "lost^ Brothers" so we have included an appendix to the directory in this Chi Tama, Chi Chapter has also had its share.of problems, but for the most part these have been limited to financial ones. Rising costs have hit hard with the biggest strain put on our kitchen budget. Another financial difficulty that has plagued us has been a problem of cash flow, Chi Association voted last fall to establish an emergency bank account that would bail us out temporarily from financial obligations but as yet there has been no action to establish the account. The house is also interested in improving the appear ance of our downstairs rooms, ' The costs of such improvements is beyond the capacity of our tight budget. It is in these areas that alumni donations would be a major asset, since the collections made at Homecoming and Pig Dinner usually suffice only to cover the expenses of these weekends, The house is looking forward to an exciting spring term, with FIJI Island on April 18-20 and Pig Dinner on May 3« Our intramural Softball team promises to have a winning season, following the championship season of our soccer team last fall, I hope you all will be able to attend Pig Dinner and if possible FIJI Island, Looking forward to seeing you here! Fraternally, Russell E, Torrisi President Perge! Chi Tama is published by the Chi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Gamma Delta House, Union College, Schenectady, N.Y. I2308 Presidents' Russell Torrisi Editors James A. Burke Staffs Joel Buckberg, Lew Insler, Larry Wharton, Don Kaufman \r\n_z^_ ALUM I NEWS AND HAPPENINGS '^9 Stuart McClaary, M.D, is the director of emergency medical services with the Arizona Health Plan, '63 Dick Butler has been promoted to vice president of the Hartford National Bank and Trust Company, •65 A.1 Holumzer works as a correction counsler for the New York State Department of Correction at Matteawan State Hospital, Bob Martinson spent a few months in the People's Republic of China last fall, •67 John Farnham is a lieutenant in the Navy Medical Service^ Corporation serving.as a Medical Liason Construction Officer. '68 Jon Graback is a planner/engineer for the Southern Midcoast Regional Planning Commission, '69 Chip Noe reports that he WILL be back for Pig Dinner and he expects to see a lot of the "men" back at the house. '70 Richard Hblmes, alias Roche, and his wife have a beautiful baby girl named Christine Emily, '71 Drew and Chris Hamelink are expecting their first child late this spring. Rumor has it that Pete Bruno has gotten married, '72 Paul Spurgas will be married to Miss Debbie Scott of Schenectady on August 2, 1975. Willie Thurston has gotten married and has very recently moved into a new abode in Schenectady. '73 Ken Schwenk married a young lady named June in December, 197^. Charlie Wells recently visited Dave Williams in Albany and the two went skiing together, Charlie is working for Westinghouse and will soon spend some time in Iran and states that a project in Brazil is possibly in the making. Word has reached the Capital District that John "Tex" Witherspoon has stepped to the altar. '7''- George Apostolou will be taking a job in Greece after atbaining his master's in power engineering at RPI, A.1 Britton is awaiting final acceptance to the Syracuse School of Forestry Phd, Program, Gary Lauver reported to Quantico,Virginia to enter the Marine Officers Candidate Program. Hank Riehl recently spent a month in Syracuse attend^g a Burroughs computer training program. Hank is working for Burroughs in their Albany office. Special Request Pete Bruno *71 and Paul Pfingst '73 have both recently moved. As we have been unable to attain their new addresses, we would appreciate a note from anyone knowing the exact whereabouts of either of these wandering alums. \r\n-5- Frates Qui Fuerunt Sed Nunc ad Astra 1920 James M. Cline 1924 Donald F. Cameron, Litt. D. 1927 Winthrop A. MacMaster fcave faithful service to Bell Telephone Labs for 43 years before retiring in 1968. He is survived by his wife, two married daughters and four grandchildren. Jackson H. Taylor 1931 Ira F. Jones passed away after a long illness on December 26, 1974 at the age of67. His distinguished career included positions such as vice president of the board of directors of Delaware Importers, Inc. and past president of the Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Wholesalers Inc. He put forth much effort in an attempt to form a chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Delaware at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, a married son and 2 grandsons. 1939 Lyman G. Barton Sports cont. Blither cont. will be heard ar Pig Dinner this year. The undergrade are hoping to hear some good tunes from "when I was here." Jeff "Squatty" Gage '77 has taken over the position of steward. Besides his excellent job of good cost manage ment, his "chili special" is quickly becoming world famous. Congratulations also go to Gerardo del Olrao '74 and Bill Mowery '75 who have been selected for Eta Kappa Nu, an Things are looking up for the spring term. The house softball team, bolstered by some experienced pledges^ hopes to break into the playoffs by improving last year's 7-3 record. Coach George Myers '74 has called a "batting and beer" practice for the first day of spring term. Don Kaufman '75 has recovered from an off season back injury and expects to repeat as intramural sprint champ in honorary society for electrical engineers. the 100 and 220. There is also a beer pong tournament on tap for early in Brothers Sandy Shor '76, Bill Martin '76 and Mike Goldsmith '76 will be singing at the Albany telethon with their 50s group, the "Flaming Aces." the spring. If you don't remember what beer pong is, then stop by for Pig Dinner on May 3 and we'll show you. Brother Bob Connolly '76 deserves Lew Insler '76 congratulations, or condolences, as he has pinn has pinned Barbara Shelsky and consetpicntly donated a keg of Michelob to the house. A special point of information is that cable TV is expected shortly. Rumor has it that the house cum is going to suffer a crushing blow this spring. The tube in the bar room, long unused due to poor reception, will hopefully be revived by the cable system. Remember those foreign dudes who used to be your brothers? We have recently heard from Klaus Rittman and Ulf Hersson and their new addresses are listed in the appendix to the directory. If you remember these or other foreign brothers, why not drop them a line. REMEMBER PIG DINNER MAY 3^ 1975 WE WANT YOU TO BE HERE \r\n-s ALUMNI DIRECTORY CHI CHAPTER APPENDIX: ADDRESS CHANGES Albert G. Bangert '68 3608 Tonkawood Ro vd John P. Balio '47 54 Court House Minnatonka, Mn. 55343 Utica, m-Y+ 13501 Jackson, Tn. 38301 John H. Bergeron '62 108 Virginia Farme Lane Peter Bishko '63 Robert P. Bocek '60 Richard M. Adams '70 20 Hummingbird Cove 71 Old Niskayuna Road 11,00 E. Fairhaven 153 Carlisle, Ma. 01741 Albany, N.Y. 12211 Santa Anna, Ca. 92701 Herbert Bothamley, Jr. '47 Heritage 222 Apt. 212 Guilderland, N.Y. 12084 Louis G.Bruhn '64 4638th Air, Def. Sq. Martin D. Cary '70 2113 Meadowbrook Apts. Bridge Road Ft. Lee AFS Va.- 23801 Notthhampton, Ma. 01060 Wirt M. Chaney '56 Bradford K. Coryell '51 Stewart A. Denenberg '60 4 Southern Woods Pitts.ford, N.Y. 14534 1240 Fairway Drive Lakeland, Fla. 33801 AmberSt, Ma. 01002 John B. Farnham '67 Carl E. Gaiser '62 17 Flintlock Lane 11825 Handrich Drive 5th Def. Space Com. Sq. Jon R. Graback '68 462B Thomas Point Road San Diego, Ca. 92131 Box 64 APO Brunswick, Me. 04011 San Francisco, Ca. 96287 Robert J. Gresham '68 William A. Haskell, Jr. '69 Robert L. Herron '70 15 Starr Lane PSC Box 3282 U.S. Air Force Enfield, Conn. 06082 APO New York, N.Y. 09132 2 MOB Box 8227 New York, N.Y. 09633 c/o Saab Europe NV Albert C. Holumzer '65 Box 83 Red Barn Road David C. Irons '61 57 Sweet Briar Knoll Rode Kruisplein 14 Walker Valley, N.Y. 12588 Henrietta, N.Y. 14467 Ulf A. H. Hersson '60 B-2800 Mechelen, Belgium Carl C. Johnson, M.D. '34 Robert E. Jones '44 William G. Kuchta '72 83 Concord Road 152-01 Windmill Pointe 1003 Nott Street Weston, Ma. 02193 Grosse Pointe Park Michigan 48236 Schenectady, N.Y. 12308 Kenneth E. La Barge '69 Robert A. Liberty '58 Robert E. Martinson Owens Illinois Co. 811 Richelieu Court 502 8th Ave 9933 Lawler Ave. Papillion, Ne. 68046 Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 '65 Skokie, 111. 60010 Norman L. Mauser '60 E. Stuart McCleary, M.D. '49 Denis P. McLane '61 212 West Street 925 E. McDowell Road P.O. Box 424 Mamaroneck, N.Y. 10543 Phoenix, Az. 85006 Phoenicia, N.Y. 12464 Robert P. Miller '64 2467 Jodi Sue Lane Chip Noe '69 Joseph F. Quinn '67 P.O. Box 5057 908 1/2 5th Street Colmar, Pa. 18915 Hightown, N.J. 08520 Steilacoom, Wa. 98388 Klaus W. Rittman '62 Gulden Sporenlaan 22 Vincent F. Russo '66 Mark C. Schwartz '66 800 N. Vernon Street C-5 River Crest Court B-1990 Hoeilaart Sterling, Va. 22170 Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601 Belgium \r\nH Reid Schwenk *71 Robert B. Scott '56 John P. Shanely '40 945 Greensburg Pike Pittsburgh, Pa. 15221 P.O.Box 1433 1320 Berlin Tpke. Apt. 216 Wethersfield, Conn. 06109 Roger M. Sherman '47 Harold G. Simmons '23 1058 W. Washington 5011 Brookwood Chicagp/lll. 60607 Youngstown, Oh. 44512 Costa Mesa, Ca. 92626 Paul E. Spurgas '72 Manhein Garden Apt. 5-B Manhein Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19144 Frank B. Strauss, DMD '63 John P. Taylor '65 9 Doris Drive 4 Box 31 Scotia, N.Y. 12302 Magnolia, Ar. 71753 William L. Thurston '72 Okara Drive 23C Eric J Toder '64 32 Oxford Circle Schenectady, N.Y. 12303 Belmont, Ma. 02178 Robert B. Trumbull '69 44 Center Grove Road Patrick R. Wardell '74 23 William Street Greenwich, Conn. 06830 Apt. M-19 Schenectady, N.Y. 12308 Peter L. Starkueather '70 21 School Street Hanover, N.H. 03755 David V. Tiedman -141 807 Ridge Road Dekalb, 111. 60115 James W» Tracy '45 1623 VanVranken Ave. Dover, N.J. 07801 John K. Watsen '60 7404 lanham Road Evan L. Webster '59 Falls Church, Va. 22043 Maravia, N.Y. 13118 5 Park Street John Witherspoon '73 8605 Shoal Creek Blvd. Austin, Tx. 78758