N: mrsi r--.. '■ ^ ! APR - 2 1973 c^' M i s s o iiT¥aii Chi Mu, University of Missouri March, 1973 Serving the Community Furthering our relations in the community. Phi Gamma Delta partici pated in the March of Dames B'ike-a-Thon. The Bike-a-Thon covered a distance of 40 economist, will be the main speaker. miles, in which the riders would get sponsors to pledge a certain amount of money for each mile covered. The money year's annual revelry. went to the local March of Dimes. The officers for the executive board of Chi Mu have been chosen and taking over the gavel of the presidency is Andy (A. J.) McRoberts. Andy is majoring in real estate and plans to go to law school. Though only a sophomore he has been a great asset to the house and fills the shoes Previous to the ride, the Fijis, with the help of the sorority Zeta Tau Alpha, canvassed the neighborhoods for spon sors. After the canvassing the Zeta's remained for a keg party. The Bike hike began in a parking lot on the corner of Broadway and Providence (behind old Uncle Clem's), with various check-points along the way. The riders from our house were Andy McRoberts, Bob Shinogle, Jeff Edwards, and Mike Iven. Andy and Bob finished in a record New Officers of the majoring in economics. His plans for the For our first place finish we received some brass candlesticks from a local merchant, and an article about us in the local newspaper. interested in working with house ^improvement and alumni relations. Bryan(Myra) Breckenridge holds the position of treasure. Bryan is a junior majoring in finance. Leadership in the house is not a new step for Bryan. He has served as kitchen historian. chief and (cont. on page 3) chapter Pig Dinner will also be held in Law Weekend. Since many of our graduates are lawyers, we hope these other activities will interest them. Also, Owen Cup special invitations will be sent to the In 1948, the Oklahoma chapter gave an award to the Phi Gam chapter showing the greatest improvement in scholarship over that of the previous year. This cup in percentage index increase. year's Pig Dinner Chairman. He is also Economist with the Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York conjunction with the university's annual concern is improving house attitude for In addition to keeping up the where he attained the rank of lieutenant is presently Senior Vice President and highest dollar total. full house next year. Mitch's other main house correspondence, he is also this of economics. He served as a senior economist for the Office of Price Administration in 1941 and 1942 before he was called to active duty with U. S. Army Gams collected $322.19 finishing with the honor of Frederick B. Owen (Missouri '03), science. Brother Noyes, the speaker, graduated from our chapter in 1934. Since then, he has shown great achievement in the field ation with the board. In 1954, he became a member of the White House staff. Noyes has been presented annually since then, going to the chapter with the greatest Dan is a sophomore majoring in forestry undergraduate brothers. key positions in seventeen year associ effective rush, a large pledge class, and a secretary is Dan (Mr. Wizard) Thompson. be a cocktail party for both graduate and dropped out after 16 miles. As a result of the Bike-a-Thon, Phi house include an all out effort for an all, through involvement and by example. Filling the office of corresponding annual Black and Gold intersquad football. Later that afternoon, following the game, will be the dinner. That evening there will trying to finish. The four sorority sisters He also hopes to strengthen Mitch (Hugo) Welch is the new recording secretary. Mitch, a junior, is On Saturday afternoon, the M.U. Tigers will have their colonel. In 1948 he joined the Federal Reserve Board ahd has served in several on rush this semester and is aiming for the best rush of any other house on campus alumni relations. Several events are planned for this two hours, while Jeff and Mike were still presidency well. Andy has worked closely this year. The annual Norris Fig Dinner will be held this year on Saturday, April 28. Guy (Jack) Noyes (Chi Mu, '34), a distinguished collected Left to right, front row: Dan (Wizard) Thompson - Corresponding Secretary, Thomas (Sid) Kyd - Historian. Bacl^ row. left to right: Brian (Myra) Breckenridge Treasurer, Andy (A. J.) McRoberts President, Mitch (Hugo) Welch - Recor ding Secretary Pig Dinner Chi Mu was second in scholarship improvement last year. Chi mu has received the award twice; once for the academic year 1953-54, and the other time in 1968-69. At times the chapter has fallen down in gp-ades, but Chi Mu has consistently been one of the top houses on campus in scholarship. The chapter has recognized the importance which a good academic record has upon graduation, and attempted to maintain a sound pledge and active scholarship program. Chi Mu wijl strive to uphold its academic record, and hope that the Owen Cup will soon return to its home. classes of 10, 15, and 20 years ago, so possible reunions may be arranged. This year's dinner promises to be an excellent opportunity to enjoy many varied activities, but of course the best activity is the chance to once again enjoy the brotherhood we all share. Plan to attend and make this dinner the best ever! \r\nGerald's Corner "MOM" Richards Christmas Dinner Our annual Christmas dinner was a very memorable affair this year. We had a good alumni turnout, even though there During the past 8 years our house mother has been Dorothy Richards^^ "Mom" Richards, as known by the mer^^B the house, is from Lethbridge, Alberta. Among our Alumni was Milt Harper, She came down to Missouri specifically to prosecuting attorney of Boone County: be a house mother, deciding on the Phi Larry Marshall, State Senator; and Gam house-to our good fortune. She is a Marvin Wright, Chairman of the board of great help in mending clothes and hospital Commissioners. Our guest of planning balanced meals for our benefit. In addition to he jobs around the house. honor was Jim Spainhower, State was four inches of snow on the roads. Treasurer. The dinner consisted of the brothers Mom finds time to work at the Mid-Missouri Mental Health Center. She talking to the Alumni before dinner, also reads to a blind boy to help him with eating hordevores and drinking Bloody his studies. Her unselfish work with Marys. ' After'dinner we had our people has made Mom Richards a favorite traditional exchange of gifts with Gerald, of both alumns and undergraduates alike. Francis Porter Richards. our cook, and Mom Hopefully the good alum turn-out will continue for future Christ mas dinners. President's Message Gerald S.(Sapsucker) Holt Every alumn returning to the Fiji house is assured of seeing an old and good friend. Of course, this refers to Gerald Holt, Phi Gam houseboy of over twenty-five years. Any undergrad, past or present, who has ever had an early class remembers staggering into the kitchen after a cup of coffee and being immediately informed on the previous evenings sporting news. Although Gerald is famed for his In looking over the past few years, we must admit that the general feeling toward our graduate relations has been one of unconcern. We must agree, our fraternity. however, that our active understanding with our graduate broth ers, but to fulfill this goal we need your help. If there is anything at all that you feel needs discussion, please write us. brothers together with our graduate brothers have too much potential to let this apathetic feeling continue. I feel we owe much more to Chi Mu than has recently been displayed; therefore, it is in the best interest of our beloved chapter that we eagerness to "discuss" the sports world, the men of Phi Gamma Delta know him as unite and all work together. This "all" includes you, the graduate brother. We a pillar of Fiji memories. There has been quite a bit to talk about realize, however, the underg^raduate this past fall with Missouri's fine football chapter has done very little to encourage your participation. Consider that an era of effort. Even with the excellent season, the past. We have found that your Gerald has had a few problems, especially with the Nebraska game. In the next couple of weeks Gerald made the mistake of giving Missouri too many points. After losing his shirt, he finally admitted that they were tough. Some of the Fijis in the University Medical Center ended up giving Gerald a little medical attention this past semester. Back problems occured from lifting too heavy of objects in the kitchen. After a few days of rest and relaxation he was back at the house as usual. It was known right now by doing everything we can to make all of feel more of an active part of assistance is vital anf relevant to our needs. Having read the message thus far I hope that you have not concluded that we intend to ask you to give us money. Although we certainly could use some financial assistance, we are We are all determined to reach a better your opinions are not expressed, no rl^P accomplishment can be made. Also our chapter mailing list is not as up-to-date as we would like it to be. If you know any brother who did not receive this newsletter, or who is not receiving his issue of the Phi Gamma Delta four times yearly please send us his name and address. If this letter was forwarded to you, please send us your present address. We are hopeful about the possibilities of our new and better relationship. Surely it will enhance, for each of us, our true feeling for Phi Gamma Delta. See you at the Pig Dinner! more interested in the brotherhood which you could offer us and your fellow graduates. Fraternally, This includes rush Andrew J. McRoberts, Jr. President recommendations, attendance at graduate chapter meetings, attendance at the annual Norris Pig Dinner which will be held April 28, and throughout the house that Gerald had fully recovered for he was often seen at advice to graduating seniors. These are several of the local watering holes and just a few of the areas in which you can even challenged some of the brothers to a offer assistance. I hope when you help you will feel the satisfaction of knowing that drinking contest. Gerald has spent many years here at you have given a little of yourself to your fellow man. Or, as Newton D. Baker the Phi Gam house. His work, friendship, (John Hopkins '92, Washington and Lee, and loyalty have been an important asset '94) wrote, "a feeling of repayment of the to the fraternity. Come down to the house debt which you feel you owe to the some weekend of one of the games. fraternity for what was given to you in Gerald would surely be glad to talk about your college years". old times, and even make a friendly wager Without reservations, we want to start on the side. THE FIJI MISSOURIAN The Fiji Missourian is the official alumni publication of Chi Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Missouri. Please send news, corrections, and changes of address to 704 College Avenue,' Columbia, Missouri 65201. \r\n("Officers" cont.) Attention Alumnis The new chapter historian is Tom (Sid) The Alumni Relations Committee would i^d. Tom is a sophomore majoring in like to bridge the gap that has come between the undergraduates and the alumni of this chapter. One of our ^Biness. His main task is to completely ^foate the by-laws. Tom is in a good position to help improve house spirit and unity. He plans to work closely with the president and treasurer in solving house problems. Tom also plans to help rush achieve a large pledge class. The new executive board is a mixture of different ages and personalities, but they all have one thing in common-to keep Chi Mu number one at M.U. House Intramurals by: Steve Tharpe and Larry Gelbach Intramurals started off at a slow pace this year, but have picked up rapidly in proposals is that every football game we the last leg of the sports scene. Our hopes will host a pledge class of past years. We of a high finish will greatly depend on a would like to get together the classes of 5, strong finish in basketball, and the 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years at a specific remaining events ahead. football game. Another idea we have come up with is trying to arrange a bus to OVER-ALL PICTURE SO FAR: come from both St. Louis and Kansas City carrying both alumns and parents down to the football games. These are just ideas, we will have a coordinated effort from both sides of the gap to make Ihe plans and to carry on these events for the Softball - we finished in our division with a 1 and 3 record Golf - we didn't qualify Touch FootbaU - we finished 2nd in our division with a 2 and 1 record football season. It would help us greatly if Tennis Singles - we lost in the quarter RUSH! you could fill out the enclosed form and mail it back to us. I would like to especially hear from the alumns in St. finals and in the 1st round A successful house must have a good rush. The point should be well taken and it seems to have been this spring as the Louis, Kansas City, and the before Handball Singles - we lost in the 1st round of play RacketbaU Singles - we lost in the 1st mentioned classes. I n^ed a .fairly good entire house is enthusiastic and involved round and in the finals response from these specific alumns and Bowling (Pin Fall) - we didn't qualify with our rush program. We feel with our name on campus, our alumni relations, and a high spirit we should be able to pledge a top quality 40 man class. The program we have set-up for our from all alumns. Please fill out the enclosed sheet. the DU's in a 2 out of 3 series. Table Tennis Singles - we lost in the finals rush involves keeping every member of the house up to date on rush events, Alumni Notes... getting this year's pledge class involved, and using our alumni for names and meeting with rushees, and hopefully that hopeful that individuals will be able to Three area attorneys have been elected to county and state offices in the past election. Milt Harper ('65), Larry Marshall ('58), and Marvin (Bunky) meet with me and a rushee when I am out Wright ('58) are well known in this area ^^^ry Fiji who receives this publication is ^me to send at least one name. I am also making calls. I think that there is no for their practices. Milt Harper attended better way to impress possible pledges undergraduate and law school here at than with a man who has gone through Missouri. He was in private practice for this house and is now reaping the benefits two years before being elected to the from his college and fraternity experi county prosecutor's office. State Senator Larry Marshall attended ences. Through letters, personal contact, and undergraduate school at Missouri. He was informed brothers we feel we will be able involved in corporate and private practice to accomplish our goals. Not just only in the St. Louis area. Then he returned to brothers living in the house, but all Columbia and set up a private practice. brothers will be able to say that they're He was appointed public defender for a year. Brother Marshall was elected to the "glad to be a Fiji". senatorial district which contains Boone, Thom Baker Rush Chairman Howard, Randolph, and Callaway coun ties. Marvin E. (Bunky) Wright attended The Fiji Missourian's primary function is to serve as a means of communication between past and present brothers. Your input is necessary if we are to be effective. The information you pass on to us is relayed to 900 alumni country-wide. Don't ignore the opportunity to communicate with an audience as select and diverse as ssouri Phi Gams! VoUeybaU - we were 1st in our division, but we lost in the finals to the Phi Kapps. We advanced to the final game by beating Missouri as an undergraduate and as a law student. He was in private practice in Cape Girardeau for four years. For the past five years he has been on the legal staff of the University of Missouri. Brother Wright was elected to the Boone County hospital board. and in the 3rd round. Tom Fluri lost in the final to Chris Clauser an ATO in a best of 2 out of the 3 series. Pocket Billiards - we lost in the 2nd round and in the quarter-finals. Our Intramural program is gaining strength now and we have high hopes of finishing in the top five on campus. Varsity House Athletes 1. Tom Fluri - Tennis, Senior, majoring in Physical Education 2. Gary Link - Basketball, Junior, majoring in Business 3. Steve Blind - Basketball, Junior, majoring in Business 4. Greg Peet - Diver, Junior, majoring in English 5. Bill Foster - Baseball, Senior, majoring in Business 6. Gary Legner - Basketball Senior, majoring in Business 7. ass't. Steve Marshall - Track, Freshman, undecided major \r\nALUMNI INFORMATION FORM •PLEASE COMPLETE THE DATA REQUESTED BELOW AND RETURN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, AS OUR ALUMNI FILE IS VERY OUTDATED CLASS. NAME . ADDRESS. TITLE. OCCUPATION- FIRM- Honors. Awards, etc NEWS for Missouri Fijis- Fiji brothers you would like to hear from: " * Name 'Cla—5 REMARKS AND SUGGESTIONS: PLEASE PLACE INTERESTING ANECDOTES OF YOUR COLLEGE DAYS ON THE BACK. (THESE MAY APPEAR IN FUTURE EDITIONS OF THE MISSOURI FIJI) I RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING MEN TO BE RUSHED: Name Address - City State- Zip information: information: •PLEASE PLACE ADDITIONAL NAMES AND INFORMATION ON THE BACK. IF RUSHEE IS NOT PLANNING TO ATTEND M.U. WE WILL NOTIFY CONCERNED CHAPTER IF SCHOOL'S NAME IS INCLUDED IN THE INFORMATION. THANK YOU! mmmm PHI GAMMA DELTA 704 COLLEGE COLUMBIA, MO. 65201 MAR 23 2: .£lSEIJHpWERJJSa» of pl\i nS7 N (A D.6.