» 4>AX QU^-RTERLV A/o.J Ai/^c/^'i'ySSB S-J:^oty ^ Brother ■Well, how are we hangin' this late in the summer? maidens have we spread the good will of And to how many young ? Perhaps an explanation is in order to the alumni (and to at least one of our slower brothers, right Dum-Dum?). This is the first printing of what is hoped to be a quarterly newsletter sent to all aluiani and co-ops of CpApi During the suicmer it will also be sent to active bi-olherb. The idea and gsnaral format was intrcducad by past president- David Priest and this first newsletter is the doing (or undoing, however you want to look at it ) of the newely installed officers and, to a large extent, the fraternity Sweetheart. In general the Oa.X Quarterly (catchy name, huh?) will contain news about fraternity functions, brothers and aluiani, the House, sports, I.F.C., a tentative calendar of events for the following quarter, and during the school year a section on pledging. IN ESTROSPECTs About thi'ee years ago in a classroom a fraternity was born. 25 guys attempted to call each other brother^ diversified, unorganized, enthusiastic but lacking pride. This was to be Through the molding of strong hands, notably those of Tucker Thompson, the fraternity grew. The pledge system stimulated pride and built a common purpose, brotherhood. At present is a brotherhood of 26. It is in the process of getting a lease for the House. It is pledging the I.F.C. It is planning more and better social functions for its brothers. It is making House improvements. It has the best potential football team of 1969. But it needs improving. Among other things needs to strengthen enthusiam, not as a whole but as individuals. Our image is one of a young but strong and enthusiastic fraternity. But the image ofdyl^ is only what each brother reflects it as. Several things can affect the' enthusiam of a fraternity. If cliques are formed within a fraternity, it will die. If officers become lax in their responsibilities, despondancy will set in. The -dues you pay do not entitle you to brotherhoo;^: by themselves the dues pay toward little but apathy. You as a brother of have a responsibility v/hich you swore to v;hen entering. That is to take a meaningful and active part. The Alumni also have a big part to play. They must support by returning to it when possible and by contributions, material or monetary. The purpose of the (pAA Quarterly is to keep the Alumni brothers as much a part of the fraternity as possible. \r\nTHIS PAST QUARTER 1) Nev; Brothers: John Delaware Jack Houck Eddie Sparkman Skip Umstead 2) New Officers: President Vice President Rex'iew Board: Bruce Hearn Jim Sharpe Denny Grimm L.J. McSwain Robert Ames I.F.C Representative: Arlington, Va, Richmond, Va. Richmond, Va ■White Plains, N Y David Russell Peter Hessler Treasurer Sonny Darr Secretary Pledge Master Sargeant Arms House i'hnager Carl Fastabend Tucker Thompson Larry Phillips Jack Ov/ens Historian Mike Jones Ritual Master John Miller Summer House Chairman Activities Chairman Pat Rimes Chris fJaines. 3) ' Two new positions: 4-) Constitution Revision; (a) House Rules rewritten (b) (c) (d) 5) Tom WAiest formed - Bar (V. Free) and Actii'ities Committees deleted - Social and Constitutional Committees strengthened Review Board The "25 CLUB" got off to a smashing start with Mr. "I'LL PAY HALF", Steve Garnsey. He was followed closely by Larry Phillips, "The Rookie". 6) 24 (Pax jerseys were ordered and should be delivered late in September. They're football jersey, navy blue with horrendous gold^'/JX really cocky. front - 15 large, 6 medium, and 3 extra large were ordered at 5.25 First come, first serve. 7) House Improvements: gravel for drivewayj bar extended, sink installed, second tap (Schlitz); exterior of house ^ painted; walkway to back door; makeshift incinerator; another refrigerator, lawnmower and T. V.; silverware contributed by Owen's dining hall. THIS SUMMER Pat Rimes and H.B. have done a great job keeping the House from floating away. They were responsible for our first suimmer combo party which came close to breaking even. The T. V. set H.B. brought to replace the one that died has a huge screen. It's almost like going to the drive-in. Sonny Darr has been doing amazingly well with ^/IX deficit finances. Dues must be paid up before you can enjoy House priviledges. \r\nThe pin order was returned to J.B. until late September. This way the treasury won't have to pay for the order, the individual brothers will. And now a note from ^/9X Sweetheart: Hi there, Big Red here, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone of you September 19 and at the Alabama game Saturday. It should be a blast. DOES ANYONE KNON "WHERE OUR FLAG IS? If you do please write and tell mej and please mail it or bring it to the House. If there is anyone at the House please measure the v;indov;s in the kitchen and send the measurements to me at 6706 Dean Drive, McLean, Va., 22101. Ittiat would you all think about some "new" furniture for the living room? Also a new rug? I want to thank each and everyone of you for electing me Sweetheart, It's been wonderful ! Sorry I couldn't write more but he (Dave) wouldn't let me have any more room. Love you all. BROTffiSR i-JF/JS Ted Zook is getting married September 6 to Mss Martona — Pete Hessler is getting married August 16 and is petitioning for Alumni status — Jack Houck didn't flunk out after all — I4ole (Robert Mes) flunked out. Does anyone know where he is? — Bob Salter pinned Miss Barbara Johnson — Paul Thomas disappeared — H.B, got fat — Red learned how to "cook". I. F. C. We tied for 3rd in the Guzzle Gup Contest with outstanding perfoimances by L.jJ. McSwain, Eddie Sparkman, and Larry Phillips. Big Steve Garnsey burped too hard after 4- and it was all over. I. F. C. weekend was really a gas. Tv;o bands, 30 kegs and no bathrooraa. Bob Salter ran a fast 100 yards, but not quite fast enough to make up for our other lead footed fellows. Our only casualty was Eddie Sparkman. He got his head caught under a Mic tap. Fall quarter is our last quarter i'or pledging the I. F. 0. We have seen all the fraternities officially except -r6 . \r\nysa9 ^jll. pj^ii RsJ'iri PAKrA' 8 pM, 1 ^ S^'3 -c '7 fV3»«J