M AR 14 1977 Vy (Iv' 'IJTY FRATERK'!T OF PH! G"■:'^ OL'i.TA T I^wsletter Chi Mu Chapter, University of Missouri Vol. XLI, No.1 March, 1977 Rush! 'After our first Rush weekend at the house, Dan Krones, Rush Chairman, is highly pleased about our chances for an out standing pledge class next>year. Turnout for both nights was quite large, as many seniors from Columbia Hickman and Rock Bridge high schools came by to enjoy some FIJI hospitality. Unfortunately, bad weather prevented a better out-of-town showing. Dan looks for more of them to show up at the March 26th Casino Party, FIJI Island on April l6th, and even Chi Mu's canoe trip April 1st and 2nd. Even though we've got a lot of people to rush now, we definitely need more bright, active, and sociable young men. If you know of any people whom you'd like to see become mem bers of Phi Gamma Delta, call or write Dan at the house (4429515 or 449-1578) or at work at Mr. Guy's, I30 South 9th, Columbia, 449-8411 (If Dan isn't there have_a friendly chat with Rick Halterman, our new Purple Legionnaire.). We're also looking for places that we can hold 2 rush parties each in Kansas City and St. Louis, as well as at the house in Columbia. Any help you can give Dan and our Rush program will be greatly appreciated by all of us. Pig Dinner Pig Dinner will be held April 23rd this year, since many of you will also be attending Law Day that same day. Speak ers are being contacted as well as places to hold the dinner. If you need help with hotel reservations or anything else, feel free to contact Mark Packers at the house (442-9515 or 442-8820). We hope you can attend and make this year's dinner even better than last year's. \r\nPage 2 President's Message Dear Graduate Brothers, Hello! I'm the new Chapter President. My name is Pete Cargill and I'm a sophomore majoring in accounting. Some of you might know my brother Pat, who was in the Chi Mu graduating class of 1975' I plan to work hard as president and I guaran tee that you will see attitudihal ahd physical improvements in the house by next fall's football games. However, to begin with, I believe a policy of honesty is the best approach in everything. Therefore, I will not attempt to paint a rosy picture of the Chi Mu Chapter at this time. For the last several years, our chapter has encountered many problems of varying degrees. We have been able to surmount these problems, but have been hurt in the process. Some of these problems are still with us and include such typical fraternity afflictions as apathy, accounts receivable, and physical maintenance of the house. We have also been hurt by a very poor scholastic showing one and a half years ago, in creasing disillusionment with the traditional pledge training, and the loss of such personable FIJI trademarks as Gerald and Mom Richards. However, I honestly believe we are turning the corner and are starting to rebound. A good, strong rush, however, is absolutely essential for the full recovery of the house to its former prestige. Some of our past and present problems (AR's, apathy, grades) would be largely alleviated by the rush of a group of respon sible, energetic, and academically inclined young men. By having a large pledge class, we would also have many more funds to spend to improve the physical condition of the house. I realize the House Corporation doesn't have a stockpile of money, therefore we must generate extra funds through increased revenues from housebills. I hope you can see the importance of rush to the chapter. Accordingly, I urge (or plead) with you to help us with rush by sending in the names of strong young men. We're all Chi Mu's and I hope we all feel a cer tain tinge of responsibility to upgrade it and rush is clear ly the most direct way. I realize that I'm tackling a difficult responsibility, one fraught with many problems. However, my philosophy is that of persistence and therefore I will continue to work diligently for the chapter. In view of the circumstances, however, I would really appreciate any moral, advisory, or whatever support you can give to the chapter and myself. Fraternally yours, Pete Cargill President * \r\nPage 3 V I i /L"-*""'^ Initiation During the week of February 8tly through February 12th our chapter went through its initiation/process. Symbolically termed "Help Week", the five day rircual was completed by all 21 pledges. During "Help Week" we/worked on many projects, which included working on the bathroom showers and eight new pews (which may have starred in tl/e movie "Tom Sawyer") which were installed in the Chapter Rooi On Sunday, February 13th, 1^ pledges were initiated into Chi Mu Chapter. In order of their pledge class rank, they are Rex Allan Waller, Macon; Mark Cnaig Townsend, St. Joseph; Paul David Williams, Jefferson City;/Robert Scott Gardner, Sedalia; Mark Justin Haldeman, Bellevili^, 111..; Gregory Paul Metzger, Champaign, 111.; Timothy H^rola^ Kiehl, St. Louis; Mark Grier Davis, Fulton; Douglas Elliott/Jones, Mission Hills, Kan.; David Norman Crier, St. JosepM; James Michael Robertson, St. Joseph; James Joseph Peters, iTefferson City; Glenn Byron Guenther, Ballwin; and Lewis/Gaylord Herrington, Columbia. Littie Sisters The Little Sister program has led an active life in the house this year. Under th/e leadership of Presidents Joanne Cans and Betty Calvert, and house coordinator John Knoepker, the 80 Daughters of the Mack Diamond have proved once again their worth to the men of Phi Gamma Delta. Among their ac tivities this year were a highly successful Halloween Party, Christmas Formal, and s^eral keggers. Future activities include the FIJI Island/Luau on Friday, April 15th and a service project for th^ house parking lot. Initiation ceremonies for 30 Little Sister pledges were held Sunday, February/27th. Under the new leadership of coordinator Rex Walle/>, the Little Sisters look forward to an even better year a'head. Who's in Charge Here? We thougjit—it- might be helpful for you to know who keeps things rumrir^ here at Chi Mu. HOUSE CORPORATION BOARD ok TRUSTEES^ Cliffo/d B. Smith, Preside^ ^ John H Caruthers, Vice-President^ Robert S. Gardner John M. Mcllroy Charles J. McMullin, Treasurer'-^C'tS MISSOURI SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF PHI GAMMA DELTA Albert f\ Hillix, Chairman William P. Harsh Elbert E.^aji^, Jr. , "S,ecretary George Clay Vernon M. Jonesl Trea^rer C. Brooks Wood, Ass't Secretary \r\nPage 4 Who's in Charge Here? (continued) CHAPTER EXECUTIVE BOARD Dan Van Leeuwen, Correspond ing Sec. Pete Cargill, President Keith Malvern, Treasurer Dan Crawford, Historian John Schwartze, Recording Secretary Rick Halterman, Purple Legionnaire CHAPTER COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Jerry Lehr, Service Dan Krones, Rush Greg Meyer, Pledge Training and FEB Mark"Davis &'Mark Haldeman, Mark Packers, Graduate Relations Rex Waller, Little Sisters Special Events Mark Townsend, Scholarship Steve Fay, Mothers' Club Doug Jones, Cups and Awards Scott Gardner, FIJI Missourian Mike Gregory, Intermurals Mark Hartman. Social . BOARD OF CHAPTER ADVISORS Rick Halterman, Purple Legionnaire Gordon Doak Glen A. Glass James Turner, M.D. Jim Snider Stephen J. Chadwick, M.D. Grayson Peters The Editor's Two Cents After two years, the FIJI Missourian is hack in business. Two newsletters and one Missourian will be printed each semester. Unfortunately, this takes a lot of money-postage for this issue alone is well over $200. we need your help, too. We hope to raise $600 ourselves, but We also need news about what you're doing, so please send us anything you can so we .can fulfill our duty to you. Fraternally yours. Scott Gardner, Editor ,.^131 CHi MU of PHi GAMMA DELTA PM mm J 0 MAR '977^ 704 Coiiege Ave. Coiumbia,MO 65201 Pk m iiJa ^^01 \ - 1" T 013 Y I