Tlie c .A Chi Mu Chapter, University of Missouri FIJI'S Really Know How to Party! " The above statement, written on our chalk board by someone with the initials RRR, aptly summed up FIJI Weekend and our famous FIJI Island party. Good weather, a good band, and Chi Mu's special concoctions left literally hundreds of MU students with a good impression of the house — and a hang over the next morning. The festivities began Friday night when our Little Sisters treated us to a huge luau in the torch-lit front yard. They continued on Saturday, when brothers, dates, and rushees joined in a pre-party on the banks of the Missouri River near Easley cave. The fun really began on Saturday night when the FIJI stockade opened up to the entire campus. Soon, the FIJI Island party was in full swing as Greeks, dorm residents and rushees helped make the night a memorable one. The FIJI Merryage ser vice was doing a booming business, as was the pond built on the front steps, which quickly became a swimming pool for some. As far as we could tell, everyone who came had a great time, helping to give us a good image on campus. (A)(B) We just thought you'd like to see what parts of the stockade looked like. Vol. XLI, No.3 July ,1977 \r\nBringing in ...the Ugliest Damn Pig I've 11:;: P. m vi v Ever Seen." On April 23, Chi Mu held its annual Norris Pig Dinner at the Holiday Inn East in Columbia. After an open bar at the house and dinner at the Holiday Inn, various awards and honors were announced. Tom Flint was recognized as Section XXVI's nominee for the Cecil J. Wilkinson Award, given to the most outstanding senior in Phi Gamma Delta. ■ I) ffl-i i IT r The graduating seniors were then made members of the Alumni Association by Robert Gardner ('53), a member of the Board of Trustees. Vernon M. Jones ('51), treasurer of the Missouri Scholarship Foundation of Phi Gamma Delta, proudly gave out 23 scholarship checks, a large increase over last year. Pete Cargill, Chapter President, honored Gordon Doak ('69) for his service to Chi Mu as Purple Legionnaire and introduced Rick Halterman ('70) as the new Purple Legionnaire. Pete then introduced Circuit Court Judge Frank D. Connett, Jr. ('49) of St. Joseph, the featured speaker of the evening. After Judge Connett spoke on a variety of sub jects dealing with his experiences as a judge, the new initiates departed the room, reentering it with the pig and singing "Bringing in the Pig." They then introduced themselves to the west end of the eastward-facing pig, and also to the audience. Behind them came the rest of the active chapter, followed by their graduate brothers. The oldest brother in attendance was Chuck Link ('37) of Blue Springs, Missouri. Afterwards, everyone gathered back at the house for more reminiscing about Chi Mu's past and discussion of its future. \r\ni (A) Three Joneses gather at Pig Dinner. From left to right, Vernon Jones ('51), Russell Jones ('50), and his son Doug Jones ('80). (B) Several new initiates mug for the camera. From left to right, Mark Townsend, Mike Robertson, Lew Herrington, Glen Guenther, Rex Waller, and Dave Cryer. (C) While "Mom" Matkin listens. Judge Connett delivers his talk. (D) New initiates (L to R) Rex Waller, Mark Townsend, Mark Haldeman, and Scott Gardner carry the pig past Pete Cargill, Chapter President. (E) Chuck Link ('37), whose statement about the pig was part of this article's headline, introduces himself to the said pig. We're Getting the OT 1...2—and Liking It We are tickled pink to announce that in the coming school year, two of Phi Gamma Delta's top officials will be the guests of Chi Mu chapter. On September 17, we will be having a Chapter Retreat, at which we will discuss our goals for the coming year and how to achieve them. Marvin J. Carver III (North Carolina '75), Assistant to the Executive Secretary, will be our special guest at the retreat. HOMECOMING with PI BETA PHI On April 22,1978, Executive Secretary William S. Zerman (Michigan '49) will be the guest speaker at our Norris Pig Dinner. Please keep this date clear, as you won't want to miss this im portant event. This article is only a small one, but dynamite comes in small packages too. Homecoming is October 22, and since we're playing K-State, the theme will be "A Shoot-Out at Faurot Field, As the Tigers Win the Wild West." We're glad to be working with the best sorority on campus to supply some of that ammunition! Page 3 \r\nPage 4 News from YOU President's Message BRAD LACY ('77), past Chapter President, married Kristin Elizabeth Tveit on May 28. BRAD HOLMES ('76), married Lynn Carol Lucas Dear Graduate Brothers, on June 4. RICK CRAWFORD ('77), past Chapter Treasurer, married Joann Jean Gans (Delta Delta Delta '77), a past FIJI Sweetheart, on June 18. Recently, I have been concerned about the lack of graduate involvement in our house. For instance, there has been a declining number of graduates attending Pig Dinner and the football games in the fall. I realize that much of the blame for this VERNON M. JONES ('51) is senior vice-president of the R. B. Jones Corporation of Kansas City. His probably lies with the chapter's troubled times of the past several years. This is unfortunate because daughter, Christine Lynn "Christy" Jones (Delta Delta Delta '77) graduated in May and is engaged to Stephen Voss, son of CLARK VOSS ('46). the present house members are actually trying to uplift the house, and yet we are the ones who get burdened with the lack of graduate support. Some of the progress we have made can be JIM TILLMAN ('59) reports that ROBERT TAYLOR DAY ('59) is operating a state school for brain damaged children, and that NEIL ASLIN ('60) is a marketing manager for Continental Grain Corporation in • Chicago. Brother Day lives at 2813 Tyler in Waukeegan, IL, while Brother Aslin lives at 106 Miewaux in Riverside, IL. observed in the following examples. One year ago, our house carried a 2.1 GPA and ranked 20th out of 21 fraternities in grades. One year later our GPA has risen to about 2.75, which should put us easily in the top five. Our accounts receivable have been reduced from a high of $4,400 to under $1,000. We have produced three chapter publications this semester, breaking the C. H. (Harry) HAWKEN, ('69) of 2910 11th St. South, Fargo, ND 58102, is now vice-president of Krider Equipment Co., which is in the construction machinery business. spell of two years in which no publications were produced! Presently we rank seventh in intra- murals, but every house in front of us is larger in numbers. Our field secretary reported on his recent visit that "we have made a lot of Sibley, IA 51249, retired February 1 from his job progress" since his last visit in February. We have completely revised our pledge training in order to as District Manager of Ralston Purina and has comply with contemporary trends, the Acts of the also celebrated his 40th anniversary. Ekklesai, and University regulations. Our rush ROBERT G. JONES ('56) has been appointed a chairman preparing rush packets, including where judge of the district court of Johnson County, he will be every day for the benefit of the rush effort. Our FIJI Island was a great success and along with our popular showing as host of JAMES L. (Jim) WALL ('34) of 723 11th Ave., program is swinging into full gear with our msh Kansas. G. H. (Bus) ENTSMINGER ('45), vice chancellor of alumni relations and development received the 1976 Distinguished Service Award of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education for "unusual professional competence and outstanding achievement." Brother Entsminger is also MU's liason to the state government. We're terribly sorry that we didn't report this earlier. Greek Fling-Sing, we have improved our campus recognition considerably. So, I hope you can see that we are really trying to improve the house. However, we can't do it alone. Any top notch fraternity must have involvement by the alumni. Hopefully, we can join hands and by working \r\ntogether continue this chain of successes and make our fraternity the best on campus. Fratemally yours, Pete Cargill XM CALENDAR Page 5 GREEK NEWS AGRhos involved in personal damage suit... AEPis trash Queen candidate... Missing Link dis covered at Sigma Nu House... These and other top stories tonight on Greek News. Laughs, boos, and even tomatoes greeted Chi If you are to participate in Chi Mu's activities, you must know when they occur. Here are the dates for important activities in the coming year. continued Savitar Frolics). Being host meant September 10-MU vs. Southern Gal (HOME) keeping attention of the audience between acts, and a good way to get that attention was to September 17-Chapter Retreat with Man/in J. campus. Tony Ritchie ('77), Dan Krones ('78), Carver III (see p. 3 of this issue). and Greg Metzger ('80) sen/ed as anchormen on Mu's efforts as host of the annual Greek Week Fling/Sing (a present-day counterpart of the dis make fun of other fraternities and sororities on our Greek News team, which kept everyone September 24 - MU vs. California (HOME) laughing with stories like this:"A personal damage suit has been filed against the Alpha Gamma Rho October 15 - MU vs. Oklahoma(HOME) fraternity. Apparently, at last year's Poverty Party the president's date was mistaken for a side of October 22 - MU vs. K-State HOMECOMING with PI BETA PHI beef and roasted. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Fluckerhorn of Bugtussel, Arkansas, said, November 5 - MU vs. Nebraska(HOME) "We don't care about our daughter, we just want the goin' price fer beef." November 12 - MU vs. Oklahoma State (HOME) skits with the help of the Fling/Sing hostess, April 22, 1978-Norris Pig Dinner with William AEPhi sorority. Examples of skits were a Mark Eden bust-developing course with a 3-for-2 dis In addition to Greek News, we put on some S. Zerman. count for Tri-Delts, an ad for the "Chi Omega Songbook" or "How to Sing Dirty", and several skits on the DU's. Of course, some of the things 'Our Man Flint Tom Fraser ("Sparky") Flint has been named Section XXVI's nominee for the Cecil J. Wilkinson Award, which is given each year to the brother considered to be the outstanding senior in Phi Gamma Delta. Tom, who graduated in May, was Chapter President during 1975 and was in many campus activities, including a seat on the board of directors of Missouri Student Services, which provides low-cost rental and audio equipment and other supplies. we did were complete flops. But all in all, we made a good and humorous impression on campus. \r\nRush Dan Krones is really working hard on rush this summer. By the end of May he had pledged three men:Tim Wright, Mark Castle, and Tom Guy, all of Columbia. Many others Dan has talked to are expected to pledge soon. Dan's already been all over the state rushing prospective Phi Gams, as you can see from the calendar, and currently parties he's Indicated, he also plans to take rushees to some Royals and Cardinals games. If you know anyone who ought to be a Phi Gam, please he Is trying to stay close to Columbia to show call Dan at the house (442-9515) or his room the house to rushees who come down for summer (449-1578), especially If they're coming to Colum orientation and registration. Besides the rush bia this summer. Sun. Mon. Tubs. Wed. Thurs Fri. June Liberty St. Joe Nevada Columbia Springfield Carthage Jeff City Sat KC Royals 4 game Steve Fay's Pre-party Rush Party- in St. .Inc St.Joe 11 Columbia C.R. Jones L. Lotawana Sedaila 18 Cape GIrard eau Columbia' Rick Greg Meyer*!i Crawford's Rush Party Wedding St. Lniiifi- 25 Excello Columbla Shelblna St. Joe Hannibal Columbia July King's Rush Mound Party, Ex- City Kevin cfll.«tior Spq.Q 9 16 MAJOR PARTY at HOUSE 23Rick Halterman's Rush PartyColumbia \r\n% ^ (fAfizzou(£NEWS What's Going on at MU CURATORS APPROVE MU BUDGET The University of Missouri Board of Curators is to be used to make their wages competitive with wages received by skiiied tradesmen through budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, in out the two metropolitan areas. The budget also calls for reducing the staff cluding a 6V2% increase for salaries and wages. of the university's statewide extension senrice by The approval is tentative, awaiting final action 70, saving the university $576,000. The cutbacks by Gov. Joseph Teasdale on $136 million in [yesterday (June 10) approved a $222.7 million university funds appropriated by the Missouri do not affect courses offered for academic credit. The budget approved by the curators includes Generai Assembiy. James C. Oison, president of the university, the following amounts for the four university said the $11.8 miiiion for pay hikes wouid be campuses: Columbia, $121,376,030; Kansas City, used for merit raises oniy and not for across- $35,060,486; St. Louis, $20,352,126; Rolia, jthe-board boosts, inciuded is $80,000 for speciai $19,379,074.(Kansas City Times) wage increases for non-academic workers on the Kansas City and St. Louis campuses. The money Ulumni center open for business The Missouri Alumni Association accepted its ready the structure for its fall dedication and I new Alumni Center on South Stadium Road May 2, land by now staff personnel have moved in to alumni activities. Private gifts paid entirely for the $800,000 building. GET INVOLVED! Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone, for one year. Look on the baick of this issue for and neither is the University of Missouri. So join more details! the Mizzou Alumni Association and get involved I You get a year's subscription to the Mizzou Alumnus magazine, 16 issues of the Tiger Sports bulletin, low cost travel with the Tourin' Tigers, I library privileges at Ellis Library, association with I fellow students and the use of the Alumni Locator I Service. I Alumni who have just graduated can get into I the Association for an introductory fee of only $5 \r\nWe need to know what you're doing with your self. Please send us the form below as soon as possible and tell us something about yourself. The FIJI Missourian and the FIJI Missourian Name and class Newsletter are the official publications of Chi Mu Chapter of the Phi Gamma Delta, University of Missouri-Columbia. The editor is Scott Gardner. This issue was made possible by a fund-raising project organized by Greg Gill. Please send all news, address corrections, and changes of address to 704 College Ave., Columbia, MO 65201. Another Mizzou Alumni Association member from Phi Gamma Delta Address Do you have a rush recommendation? News. □ $10 annual membership □ $12 Mr/Mrs membership □ Life $200-1st installment $36 □ Yes, I want the sports letter □ Bill me later Name Address City University of Missouri — . State. News for the Missouri Aiumnus Columbia Mizzou Alumni 312 Jesse Columbia, MO 65201 CHI MU of iMLiSiryv USAlUc PHI GAMMA DELTA rn 704 College Ave. ^ Columbia, MO 65201 . /jvg4(5'0i