\U/ The Illinois Fiji SPRING 1990 The Chi Iota of Phi Gamma Delta Graduate News r\' i 9^9 University of Illinois Publication PERSISTENCE AT CHI IOTA A lot can be said about the last year, and as is often the case, we experienced both lows and highs. Upon reflection, my enthusiasm and optimism remains high, and I can only hope that my few comments, together with your experiences and classmen), should and these, sincerely must have not gone unrecognized. 2. Our graduate advisor, Brian Anderson, has provided the House with experience from a difficult position that be critical, and your has at times been less continued confidence and than clearly defined. support would be greatly appreciated. As for the graduates, 1 ask for your come once in a great wh i1e. Contrary to rumor, the Chapter is alive and rebuilding. The next few months and semesters will those of others will help relate to all you my Trustees and the House sincere belief that we have turned the corner in Corporation Members have continued financial contributed hours and personal support, and re-establishing ourselves as one of the top days in an effort to struggle with and resolve fraternities at the both financial and policy with respect to the undergraduates, I ask for your continued University. issues. The limitations of this publication do not allow 3. The Graduate 4. Four brothers have dedicated so much time me the luxury of acknowledging all of the Chapter, people who have seem as a contributed to this and effort to the that it must second career to them and their difficult rebuilding families. Of late, process, however, I feel compelled to mention the extraordinary efforts of the following. 1. The undergraduate Charles Chapter matters on a Chapter members who have daily basis. shown a toughness and a level of maturity without which we would not have survived. Their efforts and Bill Goldstein have over the last decade or so dedicated what must seem as a good part of and sacrifice their adult lives doing in the leuter, as Trustee and Chairman, and Steve Scott, as Treasurer, have worked on Jim Hickey rebuilding effort, especially with respect everything from fund to rushing process (all bargaining on behalf of without the aid of upper the Chapter. raising to plea Efforts like and commitment. My personal goal is to make the House an enjoyable place to study, play and develop lasting relationships. Personally, 1 was never strong in the area of ritual, but the part that went "...not for college days alone ..." is especially meaningful to me. I might not see guys like Charlie Miller, Julian Gormen, or "Chuck Wagon" often, (and many others who I do not mean to offend by not listing) but when I do, I think of things like respect, leadership, loyalty, genuineness, and fun. Let's get back to (Continued on page 2) \r\nThe Illinois Fiji THE PREISDENT'S MESSAGE as soon as possible with twelve of fifteen new Published by Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois and Chi Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for i t s members friends. news We and welcome a l l from alumni. Please send your news and address changes to the As the spring semester initiates living in the rushes by, the active house. members pledge class of ten men; the biggest spring class in several years, and all of Chi Iota are working hard to get our chapter back to full strength. Since our reorganization in February of 1989, times have been tough with our We have a spring of these pledges are freshmen, so we are looking forward to great contributions from them in the 401 East John St. numbers down and money tight, but I am happy to say that progress has Champaign, IL 61820 been made over the past Board of Trustees for the (217) 344-8514 few months. help and advice that they have provided over the Chapter House We began this semester fall. At this point I would like to thank the current House Corporation with an Action Plan from past year. Tod Dawson, President Joe Friedman, Bill Goldstein, Patrick Keeley '74 Treasurer Steve Secretary Scott '77 Tom Jump '79 Board of Directors Fred Ballantine '51 James L. Phi Gamma leuter, Pat Keeley, Chris Redevelopment. The plan outlines our chapter goals this semester for Moyer, Ted Woerner, and Champ Davis have been with us through all of the ups and dovsfns, and we appreciate their devotion rush, ritual development, pledge education, scholarship, community service, graduate to Chi Iota. I would also Russel '51 Jim Purcell '54 Gordon Leach '53 relations, house Anderson, J im Arnold '85 management,and risk management. Our chapter operations have improved as we accomplish these goals. Advisor, who contributes Tom Rickey '76 Penn Nelson '57 Bud Cavette '48 Dennis Kapral '73 One area of concern for Board of Charles Delta Director of Trustees Chairman us is of in-hous'e brothers, the reduced number like to thank Brian our Graduate to the chapter on a daily basis. His input in all areas is greatly appreciated. We are confident that this semester will be one of the most productive leuter '83 stemming from the Tod Dawson ' 59 reorganization. Bill Goldstein '66 trying to .get tp capacity within our organization (Persistence from page 1) and financially once and for all. I hope that you realizing that while our primary goal is to become are able to make the trip to 401 E. John for Pig Undergraduate Officers educated and experienced, Pres ident at Dinner on April 28 which promises to be a great time. Thank you for all Charles ever for We are Chris Moyer '62 Ted Woerner '83 Champ Davis '62 Aaron Mobarak '92 Treasurer Craig Witsoe '91 Recording Secretary Michael Delmore '91 the same time developing life-long relationships and having '90 Historian Keith Karraker '91 Iota as we of the support that you fun are important have given us, and we'll components in the overall see you in April. picture. Fraternally, Corresponding Secretary Daniel Lee Chi cry to gain stability Pat Keeley '75 House Corp. President Aaron A. Mobarak chapter president perge! '92 \r\nFRATERNITY SYSTEM MOVES TOWARD RISK MANAGEMENT The Interfraternity Council (IFC), the self governing body of the Greek system, has placed new guidelines over the entire fraternity system. These guidelines are already part of Phi Gamma Delta's Risk Management policy. Most of the new regulations relate to alcohol and parties at fraternities. Kegs are not allowed in any outstanding group of ten young men. The new pledges are: Matt Baumann, Jason Elias, Kurt Farnam '91. John Hammerton, Kenneth fall. Hoggary, "Boomie" Kusumpa, Eric Long, David O'Donnell, Mike Phelps, schedule is softball forward to winning the Division Blue Trophy next The next sport on the where the Phi Gamms will continue Bob Smith, and Chris Casey. I t was a good season and we look to excel. The house is very proud We are very encouraged of the brothers on the by this class being that university's varsity it is one of the largest sports teams: Marty Black spring classes we have had for quite some time. is All of the pledges were very well-rounded in high a catcher on the Baseball team; Aaron Mobarak does the triple and long jump on the school and we are track team; fraternity at any time. positive they will plays guard for the In addition, a fraternity is not allowed to provide continue to achieve as football team; Phi Gams. Lee forward on alcohol for any function. Although this pledge is a Parties are s t i l l class is closed, we are going to continue to rush Scott are of legal drinking age informally until Spring Athletic may bring their own Formal Rush. Because of our Risk and Dan the mini Rubgy Club. allowed, and those who alcoholic beverages. Steve Bauer Farnam '92 Chairman We would greatly appreciate any HOUSE MANAGEMENT recommendations and hope Management policies we that the alumni will are step ahead of other continue houses in having successful social functions under the our rush efforts. guidelines. The actions excellence at Phi Gamma attempted to maintain that IFC has taken have lead to more responsible Delta and thank you for comfortable living your support. Christopher Kirin '92 arrangements, while at the same time, make a few repairs and improvements. parties and an improved reputation for the Greek to assist us in As you know, years of college can be taxing on the mind, the body, and We pledge to continue the the fraternity house. This semester, we have tradition of Daniel Diversey '92 Mike Bondi Rush Chairmen '90 and Craig Witsoe Corresponding Secretary PHI GAM ATHLETICS began the semester by remodeling the weight RUSH REPORT I'm proud to report that sys tem. Daniel P. Lee '90 '90, Dan Lee room. In addition, tile floor has been '91 a new Phi Gamma Delta is now installed in the dining considered one of the top room, announce its' Spring 1990 athletic fraternities brothers worked pledge class. At the beginning of the campus. In the fall we proved ourselves in football by winning a Chi Iota is proud to semester, we held three informal rush events, and division title. on The team the attendance was continued to win in the encouraging. As a result, playoffs behind the leadership of quarterback the pledge class is an and several install new floor to t i l e dance in the bar room of the basement. In addition to major projects, the brothers (continued on page 6) \r\nBROTHERS TO RECEIVE SILVER AND GOLD OWL Brown '53 APRIL 28,1990 currently lives in Belvedere, California The where he CERTIFICATES Our congratulations to Thomas E. PIG DINNER SCHEDULED FOR 93rd annual Norris is an Fig Dinner will be held at the chapter house. We architect/planner for the celebrating twenty-five and fifty years as would like Inc. of those who responded to Brother "T-Bone" has held initiated members. the positions such as Gold Owl - 50 years you have not responded yet and desire to golf or all of the brothers William E. Andreae Paul W. Bauer Robert V. Bebb Robert W. Deffenbaugh Judge James H. Felt Paul H. Graven Richard H. Horning Burr L. Hughes Charles W. Norton Jr. Norris V. Lateer Jr. James D. Lothrop R. Allan Lundahl hilo T. Oakland Jr. William C. Prather Charles M. Stults to thank a l l invitation. But if firm of Brown/McDaniel in San Francisco. Planning Commissioner and is currently President of Belvedere/Tiburon come to the dinner, please either call us at (217) 328-7674 or send a member of two other note societies to the house so that Landmark Society and a in I l l i n o i s . the necessary Maybe he can help in declaring old 401 E. John arrangements. a we will be able to make Michael Bondi Daniel Lee landmark. Chicagoan Michael D. '90 Clodfelter '90 Pig Dinner Chairmen '73 lives with his wife Denise who he married in September of '84. GRADUATE NEWS Brother Clodfelter is a management Charles J '62 is Gasche, Jr. President of Site consultant at Ernst and Whitney. He is also a Silver Owl - 25 years System Inc. "Jack" has held positions on the member of Union League Club and the Planning Board of Directors Executives Frank L. Acuff Airline Jan M. Bridges Association, James L. Coleman Jr. Robert J. Chiaffredo Harborview Yacht Club and Christopher J. Eigel Landscape Contractors of Frank J. America, A. Eiter Goretzke Edward E. Hartline III Bruce F. Hubbell Wayne R. Hutter Robert S. Jackson Walter C. Kummerow Jr. Richard A. Mamer Dennis A. McGrady Jr. William H. McNaughton is a of Institute. Pilots Commodore- member Associated and Ame-rican Society of Landscape FALL 1990 FOOTBALL September 8 at ARIZONA 15 COLORADO 22 SOUTERN ILLINOIS at STATE Architects. October Robert A. Hershburger '54 is the Dean-of the 6 OHIO 13 PURDUE College of Business 20 MICHIGAN STATE >5^ Administration at Western 27 a t WISCONSON Kentucky University. He was married in December November Donald F. Motz Jr. of 1954 and has William A. Mueller Jr. children. Bob has a Fiji 10 relative, James 17 at Hershburger who attended Illinois Wesleyan University. 21 NORTHWESTERN Richard H. Ristau Mark E. Shafer James J. Sisul Richard G. Wilson four 3 IOWA a t MICHIGAN INDIANA * Homecoming Come back and v i s i t ! \r\nkt SHArER • MurrtR R E EITDI Q M