of ^^Sl913j/^ fliATERtjiiY jp dama VOL. LXXXVI, NO. 1 UNION COLLEGE,SCHENECTADY, N.V. 12308 CHI'S NEW CABINET This January, Chi elected the following men to serve as cabinet officers in the forthcoming year: President: Richard J. Gagliano '80, Greenlawn, N.Y. Brother Gagliano is a veteran on the cabinet, having served as Historian and then Corresponding Secretary VCAuKuTaTy FEBRUARY 1979 In addition to the election of a new cabinet, the Purple Legionnaire must be re-approved. This was no problem for the house, considering the excellent job that Frank "Digger" O'Connor has done in the past. Frank, a 1977 graduate, is currently near the top of his class in his second year at Albany Law School. Despite his work load, Frank manages to spend much of his time at the house, mostly as an avid beer-pong player. Frank's presence is a great asset to the house. It is our honor to have him as our Legionnaire. within the past year. Rick has decided on Mechanical Engineering as his major, with an M.B.A. in the distant future as a possible degree. Rich was a major organizer of the Fiji Basketball Marathon this last January. He never hesitates to develop new programs for Chi. His creativity and "leadership through example" promise to make Rick a strong leader. Treasurer: David W. Scherbarth '80, West Hurley, N.Y. Dave is a newcomer to the cabinet, but not to leadership in Fiji activities. Dave is also a Mechanical Engineer. "Shags" is a mainstay of the Fiji soccer and basketball teams. Dave has also served as editor-in-chief of Chi Tama, and is currently one of the pledge trainers. Recording Secretary: Carmen Saginario '80, Wayne, N.J. Carmen served as Historian this past term, making him an "experienced" cabinet member. He is a Political Science major with law school in mind. Carm is co-captain of the Union College football team, and is also serving as Vice-President of the Inter-Fraternity Council. The New Cabinet, from left to right: Carmen Saginario, Rick Gagliano, Neil Rosenbaum, Dave Scherbarth and John Barbagallo. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Corresponding Secretary: Neil J. Rosenbaum '81, Gloversville, N.Y. Neil was the only one surprised when, having been a brother only two months, he was elected to the Corre sponding Secretary position. Neil is an Economics major, with an M.B.A. as his objective. A real workhorse, Neil has taken much of the graduate relations function upon himself. Historian: John A. Barbagallo '81, Riverdale, N.J. John has been a quiet leader ever since his brotherhood in April, 1978. An Economics major, John wishes to attend business school. John plays on the infamous "C" basketball team. "Barbo" promises to be a stable leader on the new cabinet of Chi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Chi Chapter has sustained its leadership position on campus into the new year. The Marathon Basketball Game for the American Cancer Society was a great success both in terms of money raised and donated, and in terms of the satisfaction achieved. The event was a tribute to the hard work, planning and organization of the house. The house, second largest on campus, now has fifty-six brothers and pledges. Chi has achieved success over the past years by relying totally on the strengths of its undergraduate brothers and the advice from a succession of excellent Purple Legion naires. Our Board of Chapter Advisors folded in 1976. Our Section Chief, who was, for all intents and purposes. \r\nI ask for you to think back to your undergraduate days and remember the time and effort you put into graduate relations. I am sure you must have experienced some frustration. It is analogous to playing with slot machines — you keep writing in hopes of a payoff. In the next several weeks you will be receiving a mailing containing the details of the Norris Pig Dinner and a form for R.S.V.P. Please take the little time it requires to respond. The spirit and motivation for the house's graduate PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE (Continued): non-existent, stepped down and the position remains vacant. Our hopes for support rest in the hands of Chi Association which has been regrouping the past couple of years. While we have been faced with no major problems for some time, the support that you, our graduate brothers, have been giving Chi Association, on the whole, has been less than encouraging. relations effort would soar. Even a little payoff feels great! The House itself has difficulty communicating with you, particularly those of you who graduated prior to 1966. I do understand, as I am sure all the undergraduates do, that the ties one has with your undergraduate chapter must neces sarily subside with respect to your family and occupation. Fraternally, Rick Gagliano, President Pergel RUSH AND THE NEW PLEDGES Rush was quite successful this year, under the leadership of Rush Chairman, Jim Duval, producing fourteen Fiji hopefuls. These men seem to be very enthused about their situations in Fiji, and display much ambition and creativity in their actions. The class, while being big in numbers, is quite large physically, as well. Indeed, many of the pledges Background information on the pledges includes the following: 1. Ken Clayton '81, Political Sci., Valley Stream, NY 2. Pete Conese '81, Computer Sci., Eastchester, NY 3. Bill McNeice '82, Electrical Engrg., Fairport, NY 4. Jeff Ince '82, Electrical Engrg., Fairport, NY 5. Stu Jablon '82, Economics, Binghamton, NY 6. Dave McElhaney '82, Civil Engrg., Westport, Conn. 7. Paul Robeter '82, Mechanical Engrg., Latham, NY 8. Joe Quinn '82, Mechanical Engrg., Peekskill, NY helped out tremendously in our intramural endeavors. Most recently, Fiji won the Winter Carnival Tug-o-War, and a large portion of the participants were pledges. This group of pledges is also quite spirited. They have executed their fair share of "pranks." The pledge trainers are Bill Albrecht and Dave Scherbarth. These men are doing an excellent job, and the actions of the pledges are a testimony to their efforts. The pledges have been showing much progress, but they still have a long way to go. Hopefully, the pledges' desire to be an integral part of Chi Chapter will not subside and their excitement in being a part of Fiji will increase and grow. 9. Dave Zaitas '82, Biology, Natick, Mass. 10. Fred Hiffa '82, Industrial Econ., Gloversville, NY 11. Paul Freedman '82, Electrical Engrg., Huntington, NY 12. Seth Mendelowitz '82, Psychology, Tarrytown, NY 13. Bob Brewster '82, Chemistry, Enfield, Conn. 14. Dave Krueger '81, Political Sci., West Hurley, NY 73 1277 m \r\nFIJI SINGS ALUMNI NEWS Recently the Brothers of Chi Chapter decided to make an attempt at learning many of the traditional Fiji songs. Under the guiding hands of Union College Glee Club member, Mitchell Blair, the Chapter, including both Brothers and Pledges, has improved greatly on the musical repertoire. The song selection includes "When College Sings," "Here's to Good Old Delta," "I Would Rather be a Fiji," and "Landlord Fill the Flowing Bowl." Frequently, songs are sung by the entire Chapter after a hardy weekday meal. Smaller groups are heard vocalizing during the weekends, after a hardy game of 'Beer-Pong' or an especially inspiring party. The halls of the house are often filled with music by "Mitch and His Singing Fijis," featuring Mark Frampton. Hopefully, this practice of keeping up with Fiji singing will remain over the years and continue to enrich the spirits of Chi Fiji Brothers. 1917 — NELSON COON recently had a book published entitled 'The Complete Book of Violets." He lives in Vineyard Haven, Mass., where he also grows and sells violets. 1918 — HERB JACOX was honored with the publishing of his letter written to the author Steinmetz in Schenec- tady. The letter was published in the January 2, 1979 edition of the Schenectady Gazette. 1936 — RALPH EEACH JR. retired from International Paper Company in November, 1977. He recently moved to Georgetown, S.C. 1938 - SHERWIN SCHRADE and his wife recently returned from the South Pacific, where they visited the places he had been during World War II. 1944 — ROBERT JONES is president of the Bank of the Commonwealth in Detroit, Michigan. FIJI ISLAND 1979 1948 — JAMES ALBRECHT is an operations analyst for The Brothers at Chi Chapter are beginning to get things Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. rolling for Fiji Island. The transformation of the Chapter house into a tropical paradise is scheduled to begin Sunday, May 13, with the official opening pegged for Tuesday, May 1954 — RICHARD SHAFFER is manager of Medium Induction Motor Engineering for General Electric in Schenectady, N.Y. 15. The weeklong blowout will be culminated by the traditional Band Party on Saturday, May 19. This promises to be one of the most impressive Fiji Islands ever, with over 50 Brothers and Pledges (with native women as well) taking 1956 — JOHN PARACKA is an Electronics Engineer for the U.S. Naval Underwater Systems Center in Newport, R.I. part in the spectacle. Good times are guaranteed and we hope that our alumni will join in the festivities. ARTHUR SIMOLUNAS is chief of the navigation systems Fraternally, branch of the Federal Aviation Administration in Wash ington, D.C. Kevin "Dr. Jack" Kilbourne, Social Chairman 1965 — JAMES NEWALL is project manager for Griffin Computer Services in Rochester, N.Y. He received an M.B.A. from the University of Rochester and a Certificate of Data Processing. NDRRIS PIG DINNER This year. Pig Dinner will be held on April 21st. Pig Dinner Chairmen are Jeb Bast and Garry Hughes. The committee has this basic schedule of events: Friday, April 20 — Tapped in Saturday, April 21 — 12:00 — Lunch 1:30 — Softball Game — Tapped in JOHN TAYLOR has been named business manager for Todale Resources Inc. in Emmaus, Pa. He is responsible for coordinating all the company's water quality improvement systems. 1966 - ROBERT EBERT is a visiting professor of German at the University of California at Berkeley. RICHARD JOHNSON is president of All Seasons Arborists, Inc. in Latham, N.Y. 6:00 — Cocktails 1973 — EDWARD CALAMAI is now doing research at 7:00 — Pig Dinner Harvard Medical School. His new address is: 7 Beckwith Circle, Apt. 6, Somerville, Mass. 02143. Sunday, April 22 — 11:00 — Pledges serve breakfast Please let us know of your plans by sending in the following survey. Thank you. I □ will □ will not be attending Norris Pig Dinner. 1974 — GARY LAUVER is an adjutant in the United States Marine Corps. He is stationed at the Norfolk, Virginia Naval Base. 1977 - JAMES BURKE. On January 29, 1979, plans for his new home were finalized. His new address is: 412 NAME: Colonial Circle, Jackson, Ms. 39211. \r\nFIJI ATHLETICS At the end of Fall term the Chi Fijis found themselves in second place in competition for the All-Campus Intramural Championship. This is unusual. Past years have shown Fiji to be less powerful in Fall athletics, but able to make a strong comeback by dominating the field during Spring term. This trend did not hold true for this past Fall term. The Fiji hockey team finished in first place, while the 8-man and 6-man football teams, as well as both soccer teams, made it to the semi-finals. By the end of Winter term, Fiji hopes to overtake our Sigma Chi rivals, who hold a small lead for first place. Our athletic strength is widespread. We have two hockey teams, four basketball teams, a curling team, and a broomball team. Obviously, participation must include the entire house. Nearly all brothers and pledges play. Indeed, many play on two or three teams. Fiji supremacy on the ice continues as the A-Hockey team, consisting of the more experienced players, boasts an undefeated record. Currently 3-0-1, the team is led by the experience and talent of seniors Peter Hamilton and,Steve_ Sisler. Other noteworthy players include Dan "Inspector" Cuozzo '81, Garry "Yvan Hughsby" Hughes '79, and Frank "Ritzy" Casagrande '80. Several pledges including Stu Jablon '82, and the enforcer Dave McElhaney '82, help success to teamwork and well distributed scoring with no one player dominating the court. The other Fiji basketball teams have had disappointing seasons. The B-1 team has a 2-4 record after last years' National Division Championship. The B-2 team has an 0-3 record at this point, vying for C-team honors. The C-team members are also quite disappointed. They ruined an amazing 0-14 record by winning their season opener. This was much to the dismay of Bobby "Darnell" Short. Quickly, however, the men regained their composure and lost the next four games to give the C-team an admirable 1-18 record over the past three years of its existence. The broomball team is on their way to playoff action with a 2-1 record. Broomball is a game played on ice using a broom to hit a ball into a hockey net. Everyone wears sneakers. Due to the goaltending of Barry Miller '80 and Stu Jablon '82, and the scoring of Mike Joyce, the team needs to win only one more game to qualify for the playoffs. Individual intramural success went to Steve "Holly wood" Goll '81, who made it to the racquetbail finals, and Dave Grotz '80, who reached the ping-pong semi-finals. Intercollegiate athletes include Pledge Jeff Ince '82 on the ski team. Brother Steve Sisler on the Ultimate Frisbee round out the team. Despite their 0-2-1 record, the Fiji B-Hockey team has a good time when falling on the ice. The scoring leaders include Dave "Shoot 'em-from-the-blue-line (and hope they go in)" Scherbarth '80 and Billy "Figure Skates" Steenburgh '79. The Fiji A-Basketball team is much better than their 3-3 record indicates. One loss was by four points and another by just one point in overtime. The team attributes its team. Pledge Bob Brewster, who is a defensive end for football, and Pledge Seth Mendelowitz, who is the center for the J.V. basketball team. A special honor was given Brother Saginario '80, when he was elected to be one of the captains of the 1979 football team. Fall Term Union College Hockey Champions: FIJI \r\nCAMPUS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS During Winter term at Chi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, ■■ -w^'^ the first annual Fiji Marathon Basketball Game for the Ji American Cancer Society was held. On January 12-13 from 1:30 PM to 1:30 PM Fiji brothers and pledges combined with women from four dormitories on campus to form sixteen co-ed teams. Each team played six half-hour shifts at varied times throughout the marathon. The entire event was held in the Union College alumni gymnasium. Sponsors were solicited to provide snacks and drinks for the participants. The list included the following: McDonald's, Burger King, Jack-in-the-Box, Freihofer's, Dunkin Donuts, Budweiser, Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, and Walter G. Hiney Inc. Brothers, pledges and female partici pants collected donations for the event from students and faculty at Union, and from businesses in the Schenectady area. Pledges were taken for the number of hours of the marathon. The basketball game was coordinated through Ms. Eleanor Kenyon, the Chairman of the Schenectady Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Publicity was provided by the Schenectady Gazette, Knickerbocker News, WWWD,an AM station which broadcasted scores hourly from the marathon event and Channel 16, a local cable TV station. Special attractions of the game included appearances by a faculty team, the Girls' Varsity Basketball team from Union, and a team of Fiji alumni visiting for the weekend. The event required much preparation and much discipline. The participants had to show up to play ball at weird times throughout the twenty-four hours. The men of Fiji and girl participants rose admirably to the cause; the event netted $2,709.91 for the American Cancer Society. Special thanks to coorganizers Jim Stoothoff, and Rick Gagliano and also to Neil Rosenbaum and Daniel Cuozzo for their organiza tion of sponsors. Lastly, thanks to James Davis for his organization of publicity for the event and broadcasting talent over WWWD. Hopefully the Fiji Marathon Basketball Game for the American Cancer Society will become an annual event at Chi Chapter due to its great success this year at its inception. Respectfully submitted, William Albrecht, Chairman Campus and Community Relations A TRADITION DOES NOT MELT AWAY A Fiji tradition has been kept alive this year, mainly due to the efforts of Mark "Farkle" Frampton '79. This is his second consecutive year as chief engineer of the snowslide. Under his expert supervision, Snowslide '79 is one of the most impressive ever. Despite the bitter cold Schenectady weather, dedicated brothers and pledges have brought the project to completion. Farkle's serious plans became evident during finals week of Fall term, when he spent an entire afternoon constructing a scale model of the snow- slide. Then, when the time was right, Farkle donned his yellow hard hat and opened construction. Brother Frampton is a senior civil engineering major, and is looking forward to applying the knowledge gained from his Union College education. Who knows? Maybe the U.S. Olympic B. .: Committee will ask Farkle for his services up at Lake Placid next year. SnowsHde Crew Dave Scherbarth \r\nALUMNI NEWS (Continued): of the Poland Teachers Association and the Poland Civic Club. He died on March 20, 1978. KEITH MOTT is now doing masters work in Environmental Ecology at the University of Arizona. His current address is: 305 Highland Ave., Tucson, Arizona. 1937 — F. PARKER died on February 28, 1978. He was retired after being an assistant treasurer of National Savings Bank in Albany, N.Y. 1978 — GLEN IRWIN has just received a job with the Burroughs Corp. on Long Island. CHI JAMA Chi Tama is published three times yearly by Chi Chapter, Phi Gamma Delta, Union College, Schenectady, N.Y. 12308. Keep in touch with us at this address, care of Harry NUNC SED AD ASTRA Adamakos, Graduate Relations. 1917 — KENNETH J. WAITE died on January 8, 1979. He was retired after being Vice-President and Sales Manager of President Editor Staff Richard Gagliano '80 Harry Adamakos'81 Bill Albrecht '79 Mitch Blair '79 New England Apple Production located in Massachusetts. Cary Feuerman '79 Kevin Kilbourne '79 1930 - HENRY C. GATES died on March 2, 1977. He was Barry Miller '80 retired after being a directory manager for New York John Ottaviano '80 Dave Scherbarth '80 Dan Cuozzo '81 Jeff I nee '82 Telephone Company. 1931 — JAMES HANE, a retired math teacher and former vice-principal of Poland Central School. He was a member PHI GAMMA DELTA Union College Campus . Dave Zaitas '82 As always keep us up to date on address changes. Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Union College Schenectady, N.Y. 12308 PAID Schenectady, N.Y. 12308 Permit No. 882 ■.M" 3Vj fcd*-—• ^ " 1" 71 THIRD CLASS y