NorrisFiii Vol.1 No.l Berkeley, California Winter'75 PIG DINNER ...A SUCCESS The Delta Xi Chapter undergrads and graduate brothers once again had the opportunity to prove that Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone when they celebrated the Frank Norris Pig Dinner April 4th, at Sponger's Fish Grotto. We were honored at the dinner to have as our guest speaker. Bill Zerman (Michigan *4q>. Executive Secre tary of the Fraternity., The evening's entertainment was varied from Brother Zerman's speech to the presentation of the undergrad ROBBINS NAMED LEGIONNAIRE Mark Bobbins, left,(Tenn,*70) has been elected by Delta Xi Chapter to be Purple Legionnaire, succeeding Toby the most memorable event was the Roebuck, right,(Miami of Ohio '68), raffling of the Fiji tie donated by Mark, a manager of a heating and airBrother Gildersleeve. The lucky bidder conditioning firm, seeks to have a who wishes to remain anonymous acquired direct and active relationship with the necktie for $20, All in all this year's Dinner will be remebered for years undergraduate chapter while at the awards to the Exile's Toast given by Wallace W, Everett ('27). However, sametime maintaining a close link with to come, the graduate chapter. "We're back in der ol' blaee" for its upkeep, so when it brothers in the Bay Area regained the awesome red came time for us to take brick house at 2395 Pied mont Ave, and proceeded possession, the monumental task of cleanup presented to restore it with that itself, got together for a week end of yard work. The time was spent relandscaping the front area. Last summer Delta Xi special Fiji appearance and atmosphere, which had been missing during the last six years. During that time another frat ernity and their summer boarders occupied the house with little regard The first job was to clean out the house. Rugs were removed, garbage col lected, and dogs were even Then on Sept, 10th all of the brothers were back in Berkeley to finish the refurbishment of the Fiji House, With the be expelled. Then under the ginning of Rush merely guidance of Bill Gilmore '42, John Gilcrest *49, and two weeks away the pres Conway Smith '46, the active sure to complete the \r\nPage 2 Unive Wmter'75 of California, Berkel "We're back..." continued cleanup was really felt. For six solid days the active brothers along with some graduate brothers worked franticly on the house. The main task was paint ing, as every roon from the living room to the bathrooms was painted. New car peting was installed in the upstairs hallways, as well as new linoleum floor ing laid in the kitchen. All new living room furniture was purchased along with Two Delta Xi Fiji's, Jim "Omega" new beds, desks and dressers for 33 Stoll('77) and Fritz PetersonT*76) members. We are grateful for the help of Mrs. O'Meara, as she gave the ladies room that feminine touch, also a Fiji thanks to Mrs. Gilmore for making the gorgeous drapery in the living room. As Rush Week began the work on the prepare the house for Rush Week, BUILDING ASSOCIATION REPORT In 1968 when the Charter of Delta Xi was withdrawn from Berkeley and the house came to a near standstill and when classes started the following week the work altogether ceased. However, house at 2395 Piedmont Avenue closed, much of the work still needed to be a tremendous responsibility fell upon the trustees of the Building Associa tion and its president, Don Clark, done so well-planned work weekends were Texas *29, Most of the alumni are now familiar with the manner in which the trustees preserved the Chapter house by leasing it to the fraternity of Pi Kappa Phi for the past six years. Certainly, if this small group of volunteer Fiji alums had not poured its set up during the Fall, Dxiring these weekends we accomplished refurbishment of the sundeck, installation of an ice machine, and more landscape work. John Gilcrest worked laboriously on the bar, often staying up all night, preparing it for installation in November. Brother Gillmore re-floored the back hallway and when the time and money present them- sleves we would like to continue the time, wisdom and energy into saving the flooring into the recreation room and chapter house it could have sunk into bar area. disrepair and might have been forced All in all we have completed the into a sale that would have covered majority of the work that needs to be little more than the mortgage. done, thanks to a few thoughtful grad In that event it would have been almost impos sible to ever return the Delta Xi Chap ter to Berkeley. Fortunately, that dire happening was avoided. The Board of Trustees during the subsequent "work out" period has been: Don Clark, Texas '29. Art uate brothers, but more tasks still re main to be completed. Some of these include: termite/dryrot repairs, a new security system, card room furniture, freezer, finish landscaping the premises, decorating the bar area, and refloor the party room. Even though more work Bell *11, Ed Bronson •13» Brud Montgo still remains, our past work has paid mery '17, Elmer Mason '24, A1 Aitken'28 off well in that we have restored that Jack Fowler '39, Bill Gilmore '42, Con- unique and special Fiji atmosphere to way Smith '46, Ed Bartlett '52, Lew 2395 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley. Smith '52, and Rich Tompkina *58. Recent changes have been: the death of Brud Montgomery, resignation of Rich Tompkins and the naming of Jack Fowler to the position of Section Chief with respon sibility for the chapter at USC as well as Berkeley. In November at the ISLANDER MAY nth \r\nThe Norris Fiji Pige3 Winter'75 will be sufficient to not only accomplish the improvements needed but also to reduce the amount of loan to be re-financed Such a reduction in mortgage payment obligations will be of immeasurable value in the / growth and health of the chapter Finally, the Building Asso ciation would like to commend the Chapter for the manner in which it has met its financial obligations, its excellent care of the house and its cheerful \ help in making necessary im provements to the property. -Bill Gilmore m President BUILDING REPORT continued / re-installation ceremorji'es^'TJorr-Gl^k stepped down as presid^t and^ill Gilmordl^ssvuned that of;tiGe-r--^^rvr"fnembersvQamedI3s==feh^^^^^ard are arryl Henley '6l who is Secretary/TreasureT and John Gilcrest '^9. PT'nt.hprs who vir-itod -t-4>u Pfm-.iBT'ni-hy DELTA XI SOCIAL Social life of the Delta Xi Fiji's has ranged mainly from exchanges to parties. The beginning of the year saw ex changes with seven sororities in the first four weeks, as well during football season are aware of the tre mendous amount of work that has gone into re novation. The majority of this work was done as a post-presents party. The by the active chapter and some alumni volunteers Much work remains to be done to completely stallation banquet. A little sister program was also insti restore this beautiful house to the condition it deserves. John Gilcrest, who is chairman of the "restoration committee" has a schedule for priority items which covers the next two years. The controlling factor here is money. After subsidizing the Delta Colony for the past two years and paying for the initial essential renovation of the house, the Building Association's treasury is exhausted. Further work on the house depends upon the success of our Fund Drive. Under chairman Bill Bailey '51 we are off to a good start. When you are contacted please help to the next major event wehad adance back at the house after the in tuted with well over 100 new girls showing up for our rush party and bar-b-que. The winter quarter has con sisted of a dinner at the DG's with a party after and two other exchanges with the Alpha Phi's and Tri Delt's featuring hot buttered rum, hot mulled wine, Irish coffee and a blazing fire. We also hosted a large-scale party with the Beta's and Phi Delts inviting the Theta's, DG's Tri Delt's, Kappa's and Pi Phi's best of your ability. To complete this brief report to you on the Building Association, be advised that we are meeting our cxirrent expenses of taxes, insurance and mortgage payments from the rental collected from the chapter. As of This proved to be an exception ally good time, and the first Greek party of the year with December 31» ^97^, we had a balance of ap proximately $26,500 owed on our mortgage, few TGIF's, and the return of however, it comes due in 1977 with a fairly substantial balloon payment. It is our hope that alumni contributions more girls than guys. In the future we are planning a set-up-your-buddy party, a the Grass Skirt Islander to Berkeley. In all, the Phi Gam's are doing a respectable job of making themselves socially prominent once again. \r\nUni^s^ of California, Berkeje^^ Page 4 SHORT Winter'75 THE CLASS OF •16-i^ied- Harold R. Kelly,^ his home in Berke^rfey-. He is siorvlv^ed by ..hls-^ je Dorothea Torrey NORRIS Kelly and two chiTdren Jean Kelly Stock and Douglas V. Kelly- and foxir grandchildren Virginia and John Stock Jr.I Douglas and Bradford Kelly. His ashes were scattered at sea at his request. FIJI Published Three Times New officers now preside over the Delta Xi Chapter House. They arei Bob Poage'77» president» Doug A Year By Delta Xi Chapter Of Hanford*76, treasureri Dave Funkhouser'76, recording secretary I Gordon Stone*76, corresponding secretary; and Martin Smith'76, historian. ' Phi Gamma Delta Editor Gordon Stone We would like to hear from every graduate brother, such as where you now live, yoiir occupation, etc. Let us know so we can report alxunni milestones. Send to chapter house c/o Gordie* Stone. Contributors Nelson Sagisi Bob Poage Stan Dutrow Manny Gonzalez clip&save - clip&save - clip&save - clip&save CLASS NAME ADDRESS . ZIP REMARKS I please send toi NORRIS FIJI 2395 Piedmont Berkeley 9^704 PHI GAMMA DELTA 2395 PIEDMONT AYE. BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA Non-ProfIt Org, U.S. POSTAGE 9^70k PAID BERKELEY, CALIF. Permit No. 1384 6ipM)oAT^ 34a 6Te- soi