Xi Deuteron CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY "Bud'' Mangels to Speak at Pig Dinner The annual Norris Pig Dinner of the Xi Deuteron Chapter and the Cleveland (Eta) Graduate Chapter will be held Thursday, April 18, at the Cleveland Athletic Club. Featured as speaker this year will be Louis A, *'Bud" Mangels (Indiana *56), our National Ritualist- Long active in Fiji activities. Bud is also a former Purple Legionnaire, Field Secretary, and Section Chief. He is now working for Ohio Bell Telephone in Cleveland. Activities will get underway in Parlors A and B (eighth floor) with cocktails at 6:00 p.m. (cash bar, of course!) Dinner will follow in the seventh floor Persian Room. The Pig Dinner is the best op portunity of the year to get to see old friends, undergrads and grads alike- This will also be an excellent chance to meet the new Xi Deuteron Cabinet and the new pledges, one of whom was overheard to say recently, "Kiss the pig's what?" Reservations, which ore neces sary, can be made contacting: John M- Saada c/o Ernst & Ernst 1300 Union Commerce Bldg. SPRING 1968 PHI GAMMA DELTA Federation Puts Freeze on Housing the alumni. Action must be taken im The process of federation has placed a freeze on nearly all facets of the building program of the uni versity, including fraternity housing. We are hoping for another fine turnout and looking forward to seeing as many of you there as can possi bly make it! are for while overall plans under reconsideration, the ad ministration will be more rece^^ive (continued on page 2) In addition, the overall plan for Uni versity Circle is now being re studied by the architectural firm which de veloped it several years ago. iFC Tops in Nation The fraternity system is one of several aspects being considered by study commissions. The reports of these commissions were submitted to President Morse on March 15, and he is studying them at the present time. There is expected to be a rec ommendation from one of these com missions as to whether or not the fraternity systems of Case and Adelbert should merge to form one system. After this problem has been solved, consideration solution of will the continue on the housing problem. The Interfraternity Council of Adelbert College was named the sec ond best small college IFC in the country at the National Interfraternity Council Convention held in New Yoric City on December 1, 1961. The Adel bert College IFC system is rated in the top six IFC's overall in the coun try as a result of this award. The IFC is currently under the leadership of president Lou Dugovics, who is serving his second term. He is an architecture student, Omicron Del In the meantime, several more Case fraternities will be moving next year to a new complex on Murray Hill near the present complex of four fra ternities. There is no ta Kappa honorary society member and recipient of the Bonacher award for the outstanding fraternity man of the year, immediate threat to the existing houses of the Adelbert fraternities as all proposals for buildings on Bellflower Road have been rejected, and further plan ning has been delayed by the federa tion. However, the delay is not indefinite, and we will soon be facing the crisis of planning new housing again. Cleveland, Ohio TO 1-5000 mediately, It seems that this would be the ideal time for fraternities to get to work on some new proposals. The Xi Deuteron's representative to the IFC is Tim Meehan, a sophomore premed student. He served as chair man of this year's Spring Rush and has just recently attended the Great Lakes Interfraternity Conference at the University of Cincinnati on Feb ruary 16-18. Adelbert College's IFC is a charter member of this newly formed organization. Tim was appoin ted executive assistant of the IFC by president Dugovics to help ease the work burden of the executive commit undergraduates are eager to work with tee. He will be working closely with the administration on this problem but desire and need the support of (continued on page 2) \r\niFC Tops in Nation team of boys aged ten to twelve who will compete in games with each (continued from page 1) E* f' iixj'.', Tn iJ Mr. Dugovics during the rest of the year on the various projects that are being carried out by the IFC. other. Each fraternity is responsible Other brothers serving on the IFC are Steve Heath, former IFC represen tative, who is now in charge of the insurance coverage for all the youths, transportation, facilities, and shar ing in the expenses. Money will IFC newsletter. Barry Lehto, another brother, served as chairman of the IFC scholarship committee last se come mester. for recruiting and managing their team. The university has given their full support of this plan by providing from unteer Board The brothers of After Xi Deuteron were deeply saddened by the passing ad astra of Archon Vice President Herbert A. Erf (Wittenberg '24) last Brother Erf became a Fiji at Wittenberg, but through the influence of a professor he transferred to Case extensive considerations and meetings, the IFC Task Force has given the following recommendations concerning the fate of the Adelbert fraternity system now that we have merged with Case Institute of Tech nology: 1) As long as, there are two separate men's colleges in the uni rival and next door neighbor. (The two schools recently federated into one university.) will Western Reserve's arch of Council. be consolidated within a few The Greek Miss Greek, a Greek Week convoca tion, Sing Out, and a street dance, are the submitted plans for this year. tion for this week. ing for the construction of new mod es football game, that he told at many an alumni affair. Brother Erf was a past president of the Cleveland Graduate Chapter and was long active in Xi Deuteron graduate activities. His memory will be long cherished by Xi Deuteron. Federation Puts Freeze on Housing (continued from page 1) to suggestions from interested parties. Some serious thought and untiring work on the part of the undergradu ates, the alumni, and the adminis ern Plans are in the work fraternity houses hopefully by 1970. A co-op purchasing program has been planned and information is now being gathered to find the best ma Week, April 20-26 which includes election of Mr. and who knew Herb remember the stories loyalties, rec community. fraternities. conflicting service and giving the participating brothers the personal satisfaction of contributing to the betterment of the serve Xi Deuteron chapter. Those his This burden on service and welfare agen Erf was active in the Western Re pecially at the annual Case-Reserve College, cies, In of Mather reation project is directed toward strengthening the environment of these children, helping to ease the years. The IFC is working on various projects this year, especially on a new housing program for the member Ehiring his stay at Case, Brother each versity, the two fraternity systems will remain separate. 2) The problem of duplicate chapters within the uni versity will be resolved by their na tionals. It is hoped that both systems Institute, from Mather government, and the Adelbert Student Herbert Erf contributions member fraternity, the Campus Vol addition Greek Week will coin cide with the university's Inaugural Week, providing a fine social func Besides these, the IFC is in volved in the organization of many other beneficial programs, not only for the fraternities, but many which will contribute much to the univer terials needed by the ten houses in the system. This centralized pur chasing will make house mainten ance inexpensive and simplify each house's supply problems. sity. This year the IFC of Adelbert College has made great strides in strengthening the system and creating and initiating new and needed pro grams. Under Mr. Dugovic's guid The IFC has appointed a commit tee to compile a colorslide program which will illustrate the fraternity ance and the cooperation of all the houses, the IFC has reached the po sition of organization and action that a system which represents one half the student body should have on the university. The next two years system's activities and opportuni ties. This program will be presented at campus rush functions and at local have great potential and much to of high schools. fer for the fraternity system of Adel strengthened fraternity system for the new and greater university. Just now in the process of organizing a fraternity little league program for underprivileged children in the neigh bert College. It will be their oppor tunity to exploit these advantages to the greatest extent to strengthen not only the IFC system and the indivi dual houses, but to make many very such cooperation is what the frater nity system needs. boring communities. Each fraternity will sponsor a twelve-man Softball Western Reserve University. tration should result in some very suitable housing for the future and a In social services the IFC is worthwhile contributions to Case \r\nDavid John Schanzlin, Olympia Pledging Updated Fields, Illinois. Harvey Philip Kessler, more, Maryland. Xi Deuteron's pledging program underwent considerable revamping Balti John Joseph Konieczny, Belle during the first semester. More em ville, Illinois. phasis was placed on scholarship while physical hazing was reduced. Michael Kelly Dunn, Sandusky, Ohio. The pledge education committee was enlarged by the addition of two chap ter officers in addition to the pledge master and trainer. Previous experi ence with the pledge program was the principle criterion for being named As a note of special interest, Mike Dunn became the 900th man to be initiated by the Xi Deuteron chapter. to the committee. The new program places stress on scholarship, fraternity history and organization, history of the fraterni ty system and customs, and tradi tions of the chapter. Also, stricter enforcement of pledging requirements Spring Rush After an effective spring rush, five new pledges are wearing the white star of Fijiland. Members of the new spring pledge class are: for activation was introduced. This Anthony Joseph DiMarco, South resulted in one of the biggest fall pledge class averages in years. Raymond Robert Fenner, Bruns During the semester there were more formal lineups in which the pledges were required to report on their pro gress. The pledges planned and car ried out a Christmas orphan's party and on their own initiative sanded Other activities included an all-night work session, a scavenger hunt, and a four-day Help Week at the end of the semester. Field Sec retary Ron Enna reported that the pledging program was the most out standing feature of the chapter. Following semesters a trend of toward a more Editor Dick Halverstadt Contributors Terry Timblin Euclid, Ohio. wick, Ohio. Tim Meehan David Alan Florence, Carnegie, Mike Dunn Pennsylvania. John Lubahn James Emery Gavacs, Hastings- Bob Niebaum on-Hudson, New York. Ronald David Valentine, An- dover, Massachusetts. and refinished the carriage house floor. Xi Deuteron POT POURRl Layout Dick Halverstadt Bob Niebaum Rumor has it that the new pledges are anxiously awaiting the spring thaw at the local pond, and that plans are well underway for the de positing of the newly pinned brothers therein. OFFICERS OF Xi DEUTERON Grant S. Conzaman President John A. Conway, Jr. Treasurer several Robert W. Niebaum Recording Secy. John A. Mokri Corresponding Secy. humane Thomas Lombardo pledging program, all physical ha zing has been abolished for the post second semester Work Week. Historian Charles E. Briggs, Jr. Purple Legionnaire Mike Dunn * * * * 900th initiate Seven new links were added to the Xi Deuteron chain in March as members of the fall pledge class were initiated. Joining us as brothers are: James Rocco Conforto, Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Lewis William Coppel, Jr., Chillicothe, Ohio. John David Lubahn, Ashrabula, Ohio. The Pot Pourri is the official publication of the Xi Deuteron Chap ter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, Published in Cleveland, Ohio, twice a year as authorized by the Acts of the Ekklesiai, Correspon dence may be addressed to the Edi tor II3I7 Bellflower Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Printed by the Printing Services of University. Case Western Reserve \r\nNews Gary C. Fox: is employed by Ernst and Ernst Company. His home address is 2380 Loyola Road, University Heights, Ohio. PhoneEV-2-1422. Lowell R. Schmidt: Previous posi Of Tlie his first year of retirement traveling in the Mediterranean and the Near East. He has re cently settled in Florida where he has recently purchased a Co-op apartment. His current address is 1910 Gulf Shore Blvd., tion of Lowell has been secretary Apt. and 33940. member of the board of Bretliren 312, Naples, Florida Governors of American Institute of Interior Designers. He was formerly associated with Irvin and Company Inc. of Shaker Ben Oberlin, '17: tells us of his fine Fiji son, David who graduated from Stanford in 1951- Square, Cleveland. He was also a corporate member of the Amer son David is now Orthopedic surgery ican California. Institute of Interior De Ben's current between Bob Stack and himself 4912 in the Fiji house on Omaha, the 1962 retired from Navy as a Commander in «rid from if Robert Mortimer re the battle the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington D.C. in April, 1966. He spent The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Chapter Mailing Service, 1757 N. Street, N. W., Washington, D.C. 20036 "Address Correction Requested" Third Class Fred T. Lawton, '03: who is now a retired civil engineer is living in and enjoying Florida. He of ten hears from Michael A. Michael, '58: who is an M.D, is now practicing pediatrics. He was recently discharged from Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Fred A. Culler, '58: is presently employed as systems represen tative for the Honeywell Cor poration in Akron, Ohio. He specializes in the installation of Computers. Euclid Avenue. Glr. Frank M. Gentsch: resides at 69 Greendale Road, Scarsdale, New York. ad has two children and resides at Street, Frank W. Knight, '12: is now retired and is enjoying good health at 81 years of age. He currently address is 13434 Cedar Avenue, members Ruggles Fred presently the U.S. Air Force. His current Wilhelm, Omaha, Nebraska, He Nebraska, 68104. 1903. Ben's dress is Apt. 210B Magnolia Palms, 6979 Palm Court, River side, California, 12506. Ben refereeing in practicing in Chico, signers. On March 1, 1967, Lowell assumed the position of General Manager of the Interior Design Department, Orchard & wonders bert resides at 1012 Woodcrest Drive, Clearwater, Florida, 33515- Ernest L. Reece who also graduated from Adel- H.M. Eaton, '47: is presently em ployed as Vice President of the ITT Terryphone Corporation. His home address is Shepherdstown Rd. Old Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17055.