Published by Chi lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta New Series Vol. XI CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, SUMMER. 1975 No. 3 Continue Strong Efforts Initially, I would like to thank last year's cabinet for a job well done, and assure them that the present ad ministration will strive to uphold the Chi Iota is stronger than ever. tradition of excellence that they have campus. In athletics, the house ranks among the top ten in total points, and our social calendar is, as always, full. The brothers have been making a strong rush effort this semester which has already been rewarded with two outstanding men. With Formal Rush set. The present semester got off to a "blazing" start when, on February 1 in the early morning hours, a fire broke out on the third floor of our chapter house. Due to the efforts of a The brothers continue to direct their efforts toward distinguishing FIJI as one of the top houses on number of the brothers and a rapid response from the Champaign Fire approaching this spring our attitude Department, no one was hurt and the hope to take a large pledge class. Financially, the chapter is on very steady ground and can look forward to a number of house improvements this spring. Among these is a land scaping project which will improve the external appearance of the house. With continued support from the house corporation and the graduate chapter, the future is bright for FIJI at the University of Illinois. fire was confined to the third floor. Fortunately the chapter house was Inot damaged enough to force anyone to move out and at this time all of the brothers are still living in the house. Construction has already begun on the third floor and the house is scheduled to be completely restored by the beginning of the fall semester. While the fire has had adverse effects toward rush couldn't be better and we on the physical structure of the house, its affect of the brotherhood has been Fraternally, Stephen W. Balow exactly opposite-the brotherhood at ning, the third floor had broken into a blaze, apparently from an electric blanket short-out within a brother's room. Through the heroic efforts of several of the brothers, everyone escaped from all physical injuries but one slight case of smoke inhalation and some minor scrapes and bruises. There was, however, a great cause for •concern when it was found out that Paul "Beast" Van Ness was trapped Rush Formal Rush is approaching and the Phi Gams are once again preparing for the big weekend. This Chapter House Fire In the early morning hours of February 1, 1975, the brothers were aroused by a ringing fire alarm. Approximately 2 o'clock that mor View shows destruction on third floor. mediately upon stepping from the ladder, Paul was swarmed by his year there are over 500 rushees registered initiating one of the largest rushes in the last five years. Letters and pamphlets have been sent out to the rushees giving them some idea of life here at Phi Gamma Delta. We have many extremely relieved brothers. The fire continued the remainder of the night we hope will be a part of the class of from the crowd below when the Beast was seen climbing down the ladder from his third floor window. Im but was kept under close watch by the Champaign Fire Department and was eventually extinguished the following day. In surveying our loss the next morning, the Chapter discovered the extent of the damage. The realization that our third floor was now non existent led us to heavy con siderations for the Chapter's future. in one of the smoke-filled rooms. Upon the quick arrival of the Champaign Faced with the fact that our acFire Department this problem was comodations were split in half, it was alleviated and a jubilant cheer came {continued on page 2) recommendations from alumni which '79. This semester we have two pledges, John Sullivan and Greg Grier. John is a freshman from Long Island, New York who has earned a starting position as inside linebacker for the Fighting Illini football team. Greg, from Canton, Illinois is also a Fresh man. He was a wrestler in high school and looks like he will be a good asset for us in intramurals. We're glad to have both of them with us. \r\nSummer, 1975 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Social Life Going Strong The Illinois Fiji Published by Phi Gamma Delta chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for its The unfortunate fire of February 1st made for many hardships to brothers. The living conditions are members and friends. We welcome crowded and the dorm facilities had square dance exchange with Alpha Chi Omega was a good welcome home. By the way, all the brothers are now very proficient at the barnyard to be moved to the basement party steps. The Phi Gamma Delta annual room. 15 keg party was set for April 12th. With 3 fraternities, 8 sororities, and 15 kegs of beer there was no problem in making a good time for all. Mom's Association of Illinois and Chi Iota all news from alumni. Send your news and address changes to our Alumni Relations Chairman, Box 2213, Sta. A, Champaign, 61820. ALUMNI OFFICERS Chairman of the Board President Owen Ackerman '59 James C. Welch '42 Vice President Secretary Treasurer Robert C. Johnston '60 Ward McDonald '64 Directors Class of '75 Class of Robert C. Johnston '60 Ward McDonald '64 Brenton H. Wadsworth '52 John C. White '70 Corliss Anderson. Jr. '56 Clifton Fulton'44 James L. Russell '61 Owen Ackerman '59 '76 Class of '77- Champ W. Davis. Jr. '62 Class of '78 The unfavorable conditions didn't hamper the social life at Phi Gamma Delta. The semester started with a dinner exchange with Phi Mu sorority. The next week brought us the Norris Pig Dinner on March 1st. annual Parent's weekend which once again FIJI ISLAND week makes for a lot of March 8th was the 2nd was a great success. The ^week following the festive Parent's Week Returning from vacation, a fun filled New Officers Bro. Darmstatter Upon hearing the election results of next year's officers, the brothers have all agreed that Phi Gamma Delta will Retires end the brothers teamed up with the fraternities of Sigma Chi and Alpha Delta Phi in presenting the campus with one of our infamous after-hour parties. Spring vacation followed but Michael J. Londrigan '62 most of the brothers continued their social activities in sunny Florida. Recording Secretary: Tom M. Mickey '76 hard work for all the brothers. The week of April 27 through March 3 is filled with both work and play— hopefully more work than play. The week was finished up with the grand finale of the semester, FIJI ISLAND. The island atmosphere, the eight kegs of beer, and the good weather made the Island once again the number one party on the party-filled campus. James C. Welch '42 Gordon L. Leach '53 UNDERGRADUATE OFFICERS President: Steve Balow Day and Rush filled the next two weeks which gave us an adequate break for the highlight of the spring. Joliet Treasurer: Jess Tolan '77 Springfield Corresponding Secretary: Doug Shroyer '77 Decatur Co-Rush Chairmen: Mike Curran '77 Joliet Mike Hodgson '77 Pekin Historian: John Snell '76 Pledge Trainer: Decatur Terry Tolan '76 Springfield be as strong as ever. Steve Balow has taken over the office of President. Steve is a transfer student from the Fire (continued from page 1) Universityof Kansas. Tom Hickey, found that the main concern was to stay together. After much discussion the decision was that the brothers who lived on third floor would move into the basement. University housing agreed to provide the house with beds, desks, dressers, and chairs. With this provision we converted the party rooms in the basement into suitable Joliet '76, has been elected to a second E. Wm. "Slim" Darmstatter '29 has retired as chairman of the board of Stifel-Nicolaus and Company Inc., St. Louis' oldest investment banking house, after 41 years of service with that firm. The firm, under his term as Recording Secretary. guidance, grew from solely St. Louis The brothers Jess '77 and Terry Tolan '76 of Springfield have assumed duties as Treasurer and Pledge investment bankers and members of Trainer resjjectively. having over 250 registered sales representatives. He is now residing at 9420 Encino Avenue, Northridge, California with his wife and his youngest daughter The Corresponding Secretary's duties are now the responsibility of "Dandy" Doug Shroyer, Decatur '77. based, to one of the largest regional the leading stock exchanges, with offices in 14 Midwestern cities and living quarters. Estimated damage from the fire was set at over $50,000. With the help of the house corp and the insurance Joliet '77, and Mike Hodgson, Pekin volved in new facets of interest as company, initial repairs have already begun and are expected to be com pleted in the summer months. The '77. When asked what he thought of his well as remaining abreast of all that is happening in the financial scene. new formed cabinet. President Steve He would like to hear from brothers of returning brothers will have a new third floor to look forward to. The general spirit of the house Rounding out the cabinet are the two Rush Chairmen, Mike Curran, Balow remarked, "I am really pleased with the quality and ex perience of the men I will be working increased as a result of this disaster with." in that we were drawn closer together !" and were compelled to depend on each other even more than before. It is this readiness to contribute to our fellow members that depicts the feeling of brotherhood in the Fiji house at 401. The mini Fiji and other alumni projects are financed solely by alumni contributions. Their success rests on your Liz, age 14. "Slim" is actively in his "Vintage" located in the Los Angeles area. HOMECOMING WEEKEND OCTOBER 18 mini vs. Purdue generosity. More to follow— \r\nSummer, 1976 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Alumni News From Here And There A sales engineer, Frederick W. 6322 Cavalier Corridor in Falls Gilbert J. Roberts '25 writes: Ballantine is with the Louden Division of ACCO. Fred is a member of several Church, VA. "After graduation from Illinois, I spent two years at the University of professional societies and keeps up with many of the brothers in his class. An engineer, Frank L. Meyer '27 is president of the Meyer Supply Company a wholesale hardware concern and The Meyer Furnace Company. He is a director of the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration In Illinois Medical School before trans stitute, Peoria YMCA and Childrens to Pomona, California to join my He and his wife, Jane live at 423 N. Clay Street in Hinsdale, Illinois. Retired Brother Dale E. Brown is an operating superintendent with Sears Roebuck & Company. He and his wife, Barbara live at 10218 Monarch Drive in Largo, Florida. Retired Brother Clifford Gordon Dunphy '20 was formerly a manufacturer's representative and traveled Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. He and his wife, Pearl live at 59449 Keria Trail in South Bend, Indiana. An attorney, Victor Kamber '65 is director of research and general counsul for the Building & Con ferring to Stanford Medical School where I received an M.D. in 1930. Internship and residency in ear, nose and throat at Stanford University Hospitals for three years, then moved father in the practice of ENT for Society of Mechanical Engineers, almost forty years, with time out for American Society of Heating, duty as a Medical Officer in the Navy Refrigeration & Air Conditioning during World War II. My son, Gilbert Engineers, Country Club of Peoria; J. Roberts is now practicing medicine Creve Coeur Club, and Little Club in in Berkeley, California. I retired in Delray Beach, Florida. Frank and 1970 and tried living at Lake Tahoe in his wife, Winifred live at 4304 the Sierra for a couple of years but the Grandview Drive in Peoria Heights, winters were too rough so I moved to Home and a member of the American Illinois. Walnut Creek, about twenty miles east of San Francisco where we enjoy Thomas S. Price '40 is president of Dee's Graphic Supply Corporation. He and his wife, Patty live at 2105 Vance Drive in Edmond, Oklahoma. seeing our son and grandchildren and make frequent trips to the city where we first set up housekeeping." Gilbert and his wife, Kathleen live at 1617 struction Trades Department of the Ptarmigan AFL - CIO. He lives at 228 12th Street, S.E. in Washington, D.C. California. A claims examiner, John W. Ramsey '73 is with State Farm In surance. He and his wife, Debbie keep A retired attorney, Richard M. up with Greg Heins, and Pete Bower. Keck '28 practiced with the Chicago The Ramsey's live at 4 Clobertin Ct., firm of Chadwell, Kayser, Ruggles, Apt. No. 4B in Bloomington, Illinois. McGee &Hastings. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois & Chicago Bar Associations, American College of Trial Lawyers, University Club, Westmoreland Country Club and lists his hobbies as golf and photography. Dick and his wife, Lenora live at 2425 Central Street in Evanston, IL. A regional sales manager with Allied Mills, Inc. Charles S. Kritzer '49 is in the feed industry. Chuck and his wife live at 310 West 21st No. 11 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. William B. Lehman '52 is teaching Charles A. Raper '49 is president of the General Portland Company. General Portland is a diversified company with activities in three areas; cement and related products, furniture retailing and real estate development. Prior to joining General Portland, Charles served as a con sultant in the Chicago office of McKinsey & Company, Inc. Currently he is chairman of the board of directors of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, vice chairman of the Development Board of the University of Texas at Dallas, member of the industrial arts at the Giles School in executive board of Norridge, IL. He is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves Council of the Boy Scouts of America, member of the board of directors of and Commander of the 314th ASA Bn. the Dallas Council on World Affairs Bill and his wife, Darlene live at 8012 W. Leland Avenue in Norridge, IL. Committee Chalmers Harpole Marquis '50 is |vice president of the Public Broad casting Service. He recently saw both Bob and Tom Sullan in Washington at a Fiji Congressional Reception. Chuck and his wife, Carolyn live at the Circle Ten and a member of the Special Planning of the North Texas Commission. Charles and his wife, Maggie have three children, one married daughter in Dallas, one at Southern Methodist University and a son who is a junior in high school. The Raper family lives at 7029 Gateridge Drive in Dallas, Texas. lA in Walnut Creek, Also retired, Albert W. Robinson '16 was a mechanical and sales engineer. He set up his own firm in 1957 despite the handicap of being blind. A1 celebrated his 81st birthday on May 27 and he and his wife recently celebrated their 50th wedding an niversary. Albert lives at 212 Pine Crest Lane in Fairhope, Alabama. A business broker, Irving R. Seely '35 is an associate with Chapman West Associates. He is president of the area homeowners association and plays golf in his spare time. Irving and his wife, Ruth live at 8 Fallen Leaf Ct. in Lafayette, California. 90009000909096000 ALUAANl NEWS NEEDED! One of the purposes of this news letter is to obtain alumni news from our brothers around the 1 country. We would like to know what you are doing and so would some of the friends you have not seen since college days. Take a few minutes from your busy schedule and write us a few I lines. Send a picture if you like. ^ I We will publish what you send. 8 aoooecooeocccooooeeooooeceedi \r\nSummer,1975 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Sports Report Our active social life has This semester's sports calendar was highlighted by the softball team led by the hitting of slugger Mike continued McDermott and the almost flawless despite pitching of Gary "Fireball" Kapral. the The Fiji team ran into its first defeat February in the semifinals of the playoffs. They lost a tough 12-11 decision. This year's racketball team picked up 20 points for the house by winning 4 fire. matches out of 6. Ace racketball star Blair "the Hook" Miller went un defeated for the season. Also starring for the team was veteran Rob Sterner who spirited the team to 3 victories. News Notes An attorney, Leo Wotan, Jr. '60 is partner in Wotan & Muscanello. He is And Letters a member of the American & Illinois Bar Associations and the American Dear Brothers of Chi Iota of Phi Gamma Delta, You will be saddened to learn that Trial Lawyers Association and enjoys fishing and tennis in his spare time. Leo and his wife, Dorothy live at 1649 Lin-Lor Lane in Elgin, IL. Chi Iota has lost a giant! John Ed ward Martin, Jr., class of '41 at Illinois passed away in September We're looking forward to the up coming track meet which left the Fiji team second last year. Coming back will be star Mike Gow, Dave Jump, and Jess Tolon. But this year's team will have the added versatility of 6'4", 240 lbs. freshman John "Tiny" Sullivan who throws the shot and runs the 440. Golf is another asset of Fiji ath Why not drop us a line? letes. Last year's team took second and all 5 golfers will return to make the big push toward first place. Also, the annual spring Delta Tau 1974. Johnny did it all: Senior Business Manager of The Illio, Ma-Wan-Da, Sachem, Skull and Crescent, fine Pig Dinner grades. He served two years as The 78th annual Norris Pig Dinner sidered to be a definite contender for was held on March 1, at the Chi Iota the title. The offense has a tough new Chapter House. The festivities began look due to the help of fighting Illini early Saturday morning as the all-star Mike Gow who revamped the Treasurer of Chi Iota (what a challenge trying to collect money from the classes of '40 thru '441!) Johnny (in Peoria they called him Jack) had a fine brain and a remarkable sense of humor which helped solve many of the problems at 401 East John. He is survived by his wife Frances and son Bob at 527 South Barrington Ave., Brentwood, California. C.R. "Clubber" Gibbs engineer with Black, Crow and Eidsness, Inc. He is a member of the U.S. Power Squadron and enjoys boating, swimming and model planes. Allan and his wife, Sonja lives at 1521 Dexter Drive in Clearwater, Florida. An accountant, Leonard H. Steele '42 is a unit supervisor with the Department of Social & Rehabili Services of the State of Oklahoma. Leonard and his wife, Thelma live at 3602 Oakhurst Drive in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Charlie Wright greeted executive secretary William S. Zerman at Williard Air program. The defense will continue to be strong with the return of most of the past season's players. port. We then returned to the house to exchange fraternity talk with our executive secretary and section chief. Later we met with our house corporation to discuss the aftermath Brothers: of the fire and other pertinent issues. Allan F. Sindell '48 is a resident tative cabinet and section chief Delta football tournament is coming around and the Fijis are again con At 7:00 all of the Phi Gams seated This is our last reminder. If themselves before a feast to celebrate this great tradition. After dinner the you have not yet sent in your Kinley Scholarship Awards were presented by William Carmichael and Dean Emerson Cammack. A.B. Sawyer then presented Jim Hickey with the coveted "Sawyer Cup," which* is presented annually to the "Most Worthy Fiji". William S. 1974-75 voluntary alumni dues for $10.00 please do so. Make your check payable to Phi Gamma Delta House Corp. and mail it to Phi Gamma Delta House Corporation, P. O. Box 2403, Champaign, 111. 61820. Zerman then spoke and encouraged the Chi lotans to continue to strive We thank the many Brothers for excellence in the future as they have in the past. We then retired to the living room for cocktails to party in typical Fiji fashion. who have contributed to this year's program.