Phi Gamma Delta Gase Western Reserve University \r\nWhy become President's Letter Phi Gams across the country, again I greet you as president of Xi Deuteron. I think if you'll go through this Pot Pourri issue you'll find out how our Chapter is doing without my elaborations. Instead, I'd like to relate to you three personal items that have added some special dimensions to my vision of Phi Gamma Delta. a FIJI This article is being written less than two hours from the time when I will give up my pledgehood and be in itiated into The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Now, better than any other time, I can think back on my pledge experience and try to understand what it is that makes me want to be a Fiji. My pledge brothers and I, after almost three months as pledges, have discovered the qualities that make us want to join the ranks of this fraternity. As "Purple Pilgrims," we have all grown to think of one another in terms of brotherhood instead of mere friendship. Learning about Phi Gamma Delta, both from reading the traditions and history and just being around the brothers, hasgiven our pledge class a On the international level, the fraternity has welcom ed into our fold two more chapters, and possible, by the time you receive this, a third. I take the voting for a new charter very seriously, and carefully read all the materials sent by a petitioning colony. There is no doubt in my mind as to the qualifications of our new brothers/chapters. It is both interesting and inspiring that Phi Gamma Delta is able to grow at this rate while maintaining the high standards we all hold as Brothers. At the interchapter level, we received a communi common bond, a unity that will last as long as the fraternity itself. Our visit tothe chapter at West Virginia University, where we hid after pulling our pledge prank, showed us that this brotherhood is not limited to bur chapter alone, but exists universally among Fiji's everywhere. My responsibility as a member will be to carry spirit of brotherhood I learned of as a pledge throughout all my daily life. So, with this great and honored responsibility in mind, Igo tonight to join the brotherhood and initiate into Phi Gamma Delta. Perge! Marc Merklin que from our Kansas State Brothers (Chi Deuteron). It seems they share (d) a common nemesis with us, the Betas. They wrote in response to our article dealing with the demise of the Beta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi. It's always good to hear from another chapter, but this letter was especially timely. House morale was off after a rough midterm cycle, and interest was lacking for a constructive meeting. However, as this cor respondence was read in our officer's report, spirits came back to life, and the meeting was more produc tive than had originally been hoped for. To Chi Deuteron - thanks, and sandbags are on order. On the Brother to Brother level, I would like to again extend my thanks to Brother Steve Hitchens of Ohio State University and to Brother Skip Buckley of Wit tenberg University for their time and sacrifice involved New Bro's SPEAK Dear Graduate Brothers, Becoming a new brother at Phi Gamma Delta has been a true learning experience. Belonging to such a widespread organization.has played an impor tant part of my life. The brothers are \well informed yourself outside your room, or swallowing a mouthful about everything that goes on, whether its 'ockmg of soap. I am sure that passing out our weekly twit awards will always provide that little bit of humor that in speaking at our Norris Pig Dinner this past 6 April. helps to break up the week. Both speakers were very well received, and deserve any Many of the traditions require self-sacrifice concern ing the fraternity. Committees are set up for the benefit of the public as well as the house. The social service recognition you can accord them. New initiates coming in, continued high house morale, successful intramural participation, and sup these are indicative of an active and growing chapter. I committee for the past two years has raised funds for various charities such as the Heart Association as well as Christmas caroling at the children's ward of Lakeside Hospital. Participating in some of these ex have field secretary evaluations from both Mike Norris (Kansas State '78) and Chip McClimmans (Mich. State concern and enthusiasm not only for brothers, but peo port of administrative actions within the house - I feel '79). Copies are available to you upon request. Gentlemen, I am proud of this chapter, and very Proud to be a Phi Gam perience's has taught me the importance of showing ple outside the fraternity as well. I am presently a member of the graduate relations committee and I'm looking forward to meeting some of the graduate brothers at the functions we have plann ed. John H. Arnold Chapter President Perge! Richard Vinkovich \r\nFIJIS Excel! In Intramural Sports A Letter Of Thanks The Fijis showed strong perfor mances in several intramural My past four years have been an excellent experience. The brothers, my fellow students, sports this past year. Starting off on the right foot last fall, the golf team, composed of Tim Thoma, Pat Carney, Matt Wallo, and the house, all have led to a maturing experience. / Matt Black, stroked their way to a first place tie with SAE and the Phi Delts. The trophy, however, was taken by SAE in a playoff round. The football team had a fine 3-1 season behind a strong defensive line and the skilled pass catching hands of Scott Riley. We just missed making the playoffs, however, when we lost to the Phi Taus in the thrilling 25-19 overtime season finale. The cross country team nailed down third place in the schoolwide cross country meet. Tim Thoma and Don -Kent showed fine performances by finishing fifth and eighth respectively. Matt Black also finished to com plete the scoring. Carl Peshoff displayed his paddle skills by placing se cond in both the ping pong and racquetball tour naments. His performances helped the house to third place finishes in both events. reflection that most of us here in the house take fo granted is our third parent (if such a parent does exist) John Denson. I take the time now to acknowledge the time, efforts, and generosity of a truly amazing man Thank you John Denson for the past four years. Carl M. Peshof Pergel Phi Gam's Party The social committee was very active this year. We organized •5 five excellent parties consisting of two open campus parties and three closed ones. The Fiji "A" basketball team's season ended sooner .than expected with a stunning 4 point loss against the Phi Psis in the quarter finals of the playoffs. It was still The two bands went over exceptionally well. The a fine season, however, as the team won their division bands were great and as always, the refreshments were excellent. The famous FIJI punch once again proved to yvith a perfect 4-0 record and demolished their first be a vital element in CWRU's best parties. round playoff foe. Fine performers on the team were Joe Moss, Scott Riley, Stan Altizer, and Don Kent. Our first closed party was a celebration of Halloween, The wrestling title was won by the Fijis on several Decorations were all through the house and everyone was dressed In costumes. Honored guests included strong performances. The outstanding wrestler was KISS, Reggis Jackson and some killer bees. A special Matt Black, with 3 pins enroute to his 155 ib. weight thanks goes to brother Mike Cross for donating his class title. Other titlists were Pat Carney at 175 lbs., and John Arnold at 185 lbs. Ted Thoma was second in stereo for this party. the 132 Ib. class. Our next closed party was on Pearl Harbor Day. Every room had a different drink. These ranged from beer tc Other sports that Fijis participated in were bowling, volleyball, badminton, free throws, softball and track. champagne to Jack Daniels, which was on the roof. We would like to thank brother Stan Altizer for lending us his stereo for the evening. Don Kent Pergel Our last party was a Valentines Day formal. After an elegant dinner prepared by our cook, John Denson, we had a band and refreshments waiting for us in the car riage house. It was a high class party and good time was had by all. All our parties were extremely successful this year and if we live up to our campus reputation, they will continue to be successful for a long time. ATHLETE / OF THE YEAR Pergel Social Committee Chairman Matt Black \r\nBROTHER COGSWELL REMINISCES XI DEUTERON'S EARLY DAYS When the saying "Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone" was coined they must have had Dewitt Cogswell (WRU '15) in mind. Brother Cogswell has re mained very active in both local and national affairs of the fraternity since his initiation in 1911. In March of 1968 he was appointed Curator of the Archives and served admirably in that position during his term of of fice. Brother Cogswell is a key figure in Xi Deuteron and is our chief source of the early history of the foun ding of Xi Deuteron. *y«uTa! According to Brother Cogswell Xi Deuteron has not always enjoyed the success we have today. XI Deuetron was founded at Western Reserve College in 1876, Reserve then being located in Hudson, Ohio. Though Reserve had only 60 students, the total number of Phi Gam initiates was 14. In 1882, Amasa Stone of fered $500,000 to Western Reserve College if they would relocate the school and move from Hudson tjo Cleveland and name the school after his son, Adelbert, who had drowned while attending Yale. Western Reserve College accepted and Adelbert College was Brother Cogswell graciously related some of the early history of the chapter to be printed in this issue of The thus founded. While the move to Cleveland was successful for the college, it was unsuccessful for our fraternity as Brother Cogswell found through his research while Curator of the Archives that there were no active members at the time of the coliege's move in 1882. Phi Gamma Delta died at Western Reserve at this time. Phi Gamma Delta had been the fifth fraternity founded on campus before its demise. In order of their foun ding, the other fraternities at Reserve were Alpha Delta Phi (1841), Beta Theta Pi (1841), Delta Upsilon in 1847, Delta Kappa Epsilon in 1868, and Delta Tau Delta in 1882. Frank R. Bruce, brother of one of our founders, John E. Bruce, held possession of the chapter records, the Constitution book , and probably the charter. Frank per suaded a local fraternity by the name of Chi Upsilon to adopt the name of Phi Gamma Delta and run subrosa. In 1886 the Xi Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta was rechartered. Lack of numbers soon caused the chapter to die again for a second time. In 1890 XI Deuteron was listed in the Directory of The Phi Gamma Pot Pourri. The first house was located on Streader Street, in 1913 they moved onto Mayfield - into the se cond house from the corner of 116th going south. It is during this period that the fraternity was lucky enough to gain sucti men as Brother Cogswell. The high calibre of the men present in the chapter during these early times is indicated by the presence of such men as Claude Foster, who later became chairman of Sohio, and Dr. George Sternad, one of the founders of a local bank. During this time, many of the brothers were gainfully employed in the service of a prosperous widow by the name of Mrs. Cozad who owned much property in the area. These jobs were secured for the brothers by the aunt of George Alton. The brothers waited tables and in return received their meals. At the onset of WWI, the house was moved to 11462 Euclid, which was a large stone house on the corner of E. 116th. It is interesting to note that the graduate brothers resided in the house at this time and that there were no more than 20 members out of a student Delta for the last time. body of 400. It is unfortunate to note that most of the In February 1901, a new local by the name of Kappa Phi Epsilon was formed that was destined to become students went to war at this time - resulting in the loss of the house and causing the furnishings and belong ings of the fraternity to be put in storage by Brother the third and final Xi Deuteron of Phi Gamma Delta. Cogswell. This local tendered an application to Psi Upsilon but were ignored. In October of 1901, Brother Blackburn, Rho Phi Gamma Delta, gained entrance to the society. After the entrance of Brother Blackburn, there was discussion on petitioning Phi Gamma for a charter. On one occasion Newton D. Baker and The house was in trouble at this point but was saved due to the efforts of men such as Claude Foster, Dr. George Sternad, Earl F. Hauserman, and Clarence "Dibby" Williams. three other brothers visited this local society. Brother Baker later proved instrumental in their gaining a charter. In 1902, The chapter is proud of the continued service and devotion of such men as Brother Cogswell in their con the local society of Kappa Phi Upsilon became Xi Deuteron chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. This chapter has enjoyed continual existence up to the present. tinued service to our great white star. Perge! John Mellctt \r\nLetter To Grads Dear Mr. Williams, i' As being a prospective member of Phi Gamma Delta, this letter to you is appropriate for many reasons. Not only is it necessary for me to thank you for conversing with me at the Norris Pig Dinner, but i also must express my appreciation for the conscience of the fraternity i received from you and your fellow graduates that i, as a pledge had not realized before. | Of course pledging to Xi Deuteron at Case Western Reserve University, qualities of social institutional moralities are readily absorbed. However, the caliber and diversity of men, actively members at Case Reserve is unmatched. Realizing that this tradition of quality men has been our trademark from the day of the founding of our dear chapter through yourvery own col lege days to the present overwhelms me with swelling pride. As a pledge, my curiousity of the fraternity is naturally aroused. Could you please send me some Information of your own concepts of Fiji. Please include insight on your own experiences as an undergraduate as well as a graduate of Phi Gamma Delta. Perge! Brother Ron Geimer had occasion to use our parking lot the other day. We only spoke to him briefly, but he raised an Interesting question - whatever happened to the rear porch on the house? Could some brother write and let us know? We didn't even know such a porch ever existed. Please fill us In on the details. Thanks. Brother Joe Yanick ('59?) (Mr. Greek) stopped by the house on the 19th of April. I had the good fortune of speaking with him at length about the Fraternity and the campus as it used to be. Brother Joe is workign for AT & T on the East coast. Flipping back through the minutes from Joe's time in the house, I see we came in to possession of a '52 Packard In a Marlboro contest which was sold soon thereafter for $60. Can anyone SIncerly, enlighten us on this matter? Robert E. W^likson New Initiate's Cry House Manager's Yell Cur chapter house has undergone many repairs this year. In the spring, minor repairs were made on the kit Dear Brothers, As a sophomore, this is my first semester living In the fraternity chen, bathroom and living room. This summer, several house. There are many factors that we, the new Initiates, must brothers who stayed in the house took out the old lawn, tilled the soil, and planted new grass seeds which Is growing well now. New drywall was Installed In the true sense of the word. Give a helping hand when need third floor, and the attic was Insulated by brothers. At the beginning of the Fall semester, we painted the front porch and some window trims. Finally,our shower room Is In the midst of major repairs for leaking. It is to our pride that most of the repairs in the chapter house are carried out by brothers. learn to adapt to. We must learn to be brothers, in the ed. Accept criticisms. Give useful criticisms for the benefit of the house. While becoming a group, we must keep that individual effort which Is the key to success In college studies. There is no doubt in my mind that this fraternity will put together the right combination of brotherhood and in dividualism to continue to be a solid chapter. This house has gone no where but up over the past four years Not only are the new initiates set back with this new style of life, but the older brothers must become further acquainted with the styles of the new members. All this seems to be going very well. and I am proud to have been a part of that process. May those that stay on here continue to make Xi Deuteron a vibrant force in the undergraduate life at Fiji spirit Is very big here at XI Deuteron. We're allproud to be here as Phi Gams C.W.R.U. Perge! Jonathan B. Cox Perge! Fraternally, Mark Sislowski \r\nFIJI ANTICS PAST & PRESENT iilit 0>amma Drltn m iLasr WralrrD firsrrnr Hnlorrsltt) The Current Cast \r\nCALENDAR Graduates SEPT. 15 - OCT. 29 Intramural Football SEPT. 19 • OCT. 6 Intramural Tennis. Brother Rick Vinkovich cops the ti tle for Xi DeuteronI SEPT. 28 Fiji Open Campus Party. The standard rousing suc cess. OCT. 2-3 Fiji Brothers gave at EX-SAE Blood Drive. OCT. 5 Intramural Cross Country Meet. Brothers Melocchi, Smith and Kent take First Place in Fraternity Competi The Graduate relations commit tee at Xi Deuteron has several events planned for the coming year. Committee chairman, Ramon Pla, has revived the Homecoming tradition at the Fiji house. At 1:30 PM, Saturday, Cctober 13th, the CWRU Spartans, featuring several Fijis took on Allegheny at Finnigan Field. Beer was served before and after the game along with a post game barbeque at the house. A rousing half time show was provided by the Famous Fiji Chain Gang. « This year's Smoker will once again be held the Thurs day before Thanksgiving. The graduate attendance of the last several Smokers has been good and this year's event promises to be even better. A nominal fee of $3 per brother includes hor d'oevres, drinks and a fine tion. OCT. 8 Monday Night Football Rush Function. OCT. 13 Homecoming selection of cigars and cigarettes. Call a classmate and make plans to attend. OCT. 20 Phi Gams participated in Sigma Nu - Bill Vaughn Memorial Leukemia Fund Raiser. OCT. 27 Annual Halloween Party. Costume Party for Brothers and their dates. OCT. - One Weekend Time and labor donated to the Hattie Larlham Founda tion in Streetsboro, Ohio. Late October A Professor's Dinner catered by our in-house gourmet cook, John Denson. Dinner will be served to invited Although details are yet to be set, a date of Friday, AprilAJ has been chosen for the 75th Annual Pig Dinner. So mark that day on your calendar, as the 1980 Pig Din ner promises to be a gala celebration of this famous Phi Gamma tradition. It is hoped that this schedule of events will give all of the graduate brothers a chance to re-experience the brotherhood of Phi Gamma Delta. Perge! profs during under-the -counter negotiations for better grades by brothers. Ramon Pla Letter From Editor NOV. 4 Fiji Olympics. A number of exotic events. Cur answer tQ Lake Placid and Moscow. NOV. 15 Fall Smoker. Fall Smoker. Fall Smoker. Fall Smoker. The object of this publication is to 7:30 pm. Graduates meet under graduates at 11317 generate and deliver the news of Bellflower. Be there, Aloha. the chapter to our graduate consti tuency. We hope that by sharing Thanksgiving our experiences with you the spark DEC. 7 of those good old days will remain Pearl Harbor Day Party. Cur Third Annual. DEC. 8 Christmas Caroling at University Hospitals, Cleveland. Know a Shut-in we can sing to? Call 216-229-5851 ask for 'Doc'. the group that determine the success of the project. The manpower, respective talents, and willingness of FEB. 16 Valentine's Day Party. In-house Formal. the brothers are of no use unless these factors are MARCH 8 Open Campus Party Number 2 APRIL# // Norris Pig Dinner. Cur 75th Annual. Be sure to set this weekend aside today. One April Weekend Run for American be contributing to our own history. Whenever there is a project to be done in a group of people, it Is the cohesiveness among the members of Seasons' Greetings! Marathon. aglow. We know that by doing this, not only can we retrieve the Fiji spirits of our ancestors, but we will also Heart Association. Cur Annual blended together and utilized effectively. It is my pleasure and privilege to concern the matters of this publication with such fine supports from brothers in the chapter house. I hope that our cooperative effort has been successful in your eyes. I am thankful to have had an opportunity to participate in this achievement Perge! Fraternally, Manseok Han Editor \r\nM>UfR 0EtP. HEY DAVE, WE'VE BEEN OUT ALL WEEK AND STILL HAVEN'T MET ANY FRESHMEN. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE PROBLEM IS? Rush Remarks From The Kitchen As Rush Chairman for Fall, 1979,1 am happy to let you know that plans are well under way for rush at Xi Deuteron. With just a The committee of the steward is presently concerned with the following responsibilities: (1) the posting of a list of brothers for the setting-up and washing of dinner dishes, (2) the little work, I'm sure this year will be as successful as last year when we pledged nineteen men, a success attributable to the fine organization and calculating of monthly bills, (4) that maintaining of a monthly balance sheet for all the brothers, and (5) the washing of any dishes left from the weekend. In addi planning of Fall, 1978 Rush Chairman, Ray Rozman. In planning this year's activities, I hope to keep many of last year's ideas, since they seemed to have worked so well. Tentatively, four Monday Night Football parties tion to these common duties, the committee is also have been scheduled. These parties are the perfect op responsible for the hiring of a new cook should the need present itself. portunity for freshman to see the house in a relaxed at mosphere and have a chance to get to know the These duties of the steward have been fairly constant for the past two decades. However, one of the few changes to occur on recent months has been the incor gatherings will give the brothers a chance to eye the rushees and begin the process of singling out those young men who can best help us build our chapter and carry on the traditions and goals of Phi Gamma Delta. posting of a list for weekly meal sign-up, (3) the brothers. Unlike a large party, these relatively small poration of pledges into the brothers set-up and wash rotation for dinner dishes. It was the common consen sus of both the steward and the pledge trainers that this provided an additional opportunity for the pledges to gain additional insight as to what life in the house is really like. As house steward, I am happy to report a few pleasant changes that have taken place since last semester. The first and possibly most important change was the awar ding to my committee a budget of $75.00. From this money I was able to purchase 36 settings of new plates, dessert plates, and bowls for the house. In the near future, I also hope to purchase new serving plat ters and possibly some extra silverware. A second change this semester includes the installa tion of a weekend clean up crew. Here, brothers assign ed those Friday clean-ups when no dinner is served are now responsible for a general pantry clean-up on Sun day night. This change in procedure is an attempt to upgrade the general sanitary and physical conditions In addition to the football parties, I hope to hold two or^, three rush dinners. Prospective pledges can thus have a chance to find out just what Phi Gamma Delta's, brotherhood involves, benefits as well as obligations,. Hopefully these rush dinners will be an opportunity for the freshmen to ask their serious questions about the fraternity and help them decide whether or not they wish to take the opportunity, if offered, to join Phi Gam ma Delta and pledge themselves to the fraternity life. During the course of the semester, I hope that one of our brothers will be speaking to each freshman on cam pus. Possibly, with just a little hard work, every freshman will have the opportunity to visit the chapter house at least once and meet the brothers. The impor tance of this initial contact with the freshmen is evi dent. The more of these young men we are able to meet, the better our chances will be of drawing a dozen excellent pledges. of the kitchen. Without the help and support of my brothers, the task ahead will be difficult, if not impossible. However, I am Finally, as of this semester, brothers eating lunches and dinners will be paying a slightly increased rate for meals. New meal charges are; $2.00 for lunch and $3.00 confident that each brother will do more than his share. for dinner. Western Reserve will have a fine rush, and an even finer pledge class in 1980. Pergel Fraternally, Craig Vinkovich My confidence in my brothers is strong. There is no doubt in my mind that once again the Phi Gams of Case Pergel Marc Merkiin \r\nO.K. GUYS, NOW LET'S GET OUT THERE AND RUSH!! Treasurer's Report Finances at XI Deuteron are very sound due to the cooperation of both the undergraduates and graduates. This past year, the house graduated twelve brothers, returning twenty-three. The loss of membership, along with a number of recent graduates owing the chapter, Academy have made things difficult. The House Corporation has been sympathetic in allowing us to extend payments of Attended rent and to the house fund through the summer, to ease cash flow problems. The sixteenth Fiji Academy, held at Indiana University this Accounts receivable in relation to the active brothers, past August, would make anyone proud to be a Fiji. have improved tremendously. Last fall, there were pro blems with our computerized billing service, which er roneously reported the bills at the lowered figures. After correcting this, accounts receivable averaged out to $53 per man in January. The Academy began with a leadership seminar given by Sonny Davis (Texas '52). For the first day and a half worked in groups of eight with members of oti chapters on several exercises. On the first morni This past spring saw some improvements made in the efficiency of the treasurer. To improve the reliability of the budget forecasts, and the flow of cash, all of our major expenses (rent, utilities, etc.) have been put on budget billing. In updating our computerized billing service, the bugs were worked out ot take into acoount our unusual situation, e.g. catered food, and will now give accurate reports. A new feature added this year, is the opening of a Money Service Bill Payer account at Broadview Savings & Loan. By means of a phone call, Broadview will pay any bill, and can transfer money bet ween this account and checking. The help this pro (Monday) Glenn Cunningham (Kansas '34) gave a ro ing speech on desire and goal setting. During the n( two and a half days we attended lectures and disc sion groups on such topics as rush, graduate relatio finances, and handling problems within the chap1 On Tuesday afternoon we had a barbecue and a softt vides, will be using the budget more effectively, and Bud Mangels (Indiana '56) strongly emphasized that tional will not tolerate any form of hazing, and defin hazing as anything an initiated brother would not gla do again. simplifying my job as treasurer. With eighteen pledges and only seven graduating seniors, the financial future of the house looks very healthy. This is due to the cooperation of everyone in their financial responsibilities. Personally, I am thankful to everyone for helping make my job easier. Pergel Fraternally, Michael P. Hewko tournament. That evening at dinner the cup awards but two) were presented. After dinner we went tc model initiation, a practical demonstration of what 1 ritual entails. On Wednesday everyone attend 'double-feature' meetings on hazing and alcol awareness. At the hazing meeting, Archon Presidt At the alcohol awareness meeting, five brothers drunk while the rest watched a movie; then the drunli brothers performed coordination tests. Here Deuteron's own Dave Dodds showed everyone just h little time it takes to get really drunk. Wednesday nij we had a Norris Pig Dinner, at which the Cheney C and the Wilkinson Award were presented. Even with all of these planned events, the best part me was getting to meet Fijis from other chapter? think I learned more from talking with those broth than from all of the lectures combined. I hope t every Fiji who has the chance goes to the next Academy. You won't be disappointed. Pergel Leonard Bo$ \r\n \r\n=iji \r\n^.>- ^hese nur Fraternity"Bless our n •• house.^'^ ffebest ^eats 'n the ^hoiQ HEW i The Fijiettes _ v"'- _. -^t/re /». 'srgji^^' ^ut they BrotHers on the job \r\npass the milk'