The Alpha Phiji News William S. Zerman Exclusive Interview pag© 3 Graduate Spot light Two successful Phi Gams profiled page 4 Graduate News Information on Your Old Friends* page 6 Pig Dinner Announcement page 9 Interview: "U"Pres. «lim i>uderstadt Contest! page 14 (L to R)David Feller, David Fischler, Matt Levin, William Zerman, Dan Jaqua, and Orin Woins^ at the Ihtemational Headquarters Museum in Lexington, KY. \r\nThe Alpha Phiji News Summer 1990 The Alpha Phiji News PRESIDENTIAL REPORT Volume VI Number 1 The Alpha Phiji News is published by the Alpha Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, 707 Oxford Rd. Ann Arbor, MI Page 2 1 Dave Feller addresses grads It is a pleasure to give our Graduate Brothers a summary of the 48104 House Corporation Members George Shaffer ('46)....President Alpha Phi Chapter's activities for the semester. We feel our role on the Uni Treasurer versity of Michigan's campus is exem Member plary. In addition, we are a very strong chapter in the Fraternity. This feeling Member has been created by the past few Cabi Arthur Albin ('79) John Bisaro ('78) Leo Calhoun ('50) Drucker '90, was once again head manager of the strong Michigan Bas nets which have strived to uphold the Purple Legionnaire standards of Phi Gamma Delta. The William Wilson ('81) current Cabinet is laboring toward the same goals as past Cabinets as well as taking on some different tasks, includ ing a revised alcohol policy, and the proposal of new bylaws. More impor tantly, the Brothers have demonstrated Section Chief Brian Dunster (British Columbia '81) ketball Team,and Brother Matt Elliott '91 helped lead the Wolverines to the Rose Bowl against USC. Brother Terry Woods '92 saw some playing time as a pitcher for the U of M Baseball Team. Brothers Judd Sirott '91 and Steve Rappaport'90 announced many ofthe University's sporting Chapter Officers events and conducted David Feller ('91) President Daniel Jaqua ('91) Treasurer insightful interviews with prominent ath letes. David Fischler ('92) Recording Secretary Now that the rock group "The Matt A. Levin ('91) Who" has gone into retirement, we have Corresponding Secretary Grin Woinsky ('91) Historian Graduate Educational Advisor David P. Holub(DePauw '89) Alpha Phiji News Staff Matt Levin Editor in Chief (Editor, Layout, Research) Craig M. Fichtelberg ('91) Photographer Judd A. Sirott ('91) Editor m Dave Feller, grinningfrom ear to ear with ofEric Johnson and Darius Bozorgi. '91,Tom McCarthy '91, Tom Solomon renewed interest in keeping our Chap '92,Rich Volin'91,and Adam Epstein ter at the "top"in many areas. Graduate '91. They performed The Who's rock opera. Tommy, to a wild crowd in the sold-out Michigan Union Ballroom. Brother Relations have taken on new importance; be sure to read the articles on Pig Dinner and the First Annual Alpha Phi Golf Open. Our Chapter continues to par ticipate heavily in campus activities. Brother Bobby Herscbfield '91 ran "Graduate Brother Rela tions have taken on new importance." for Michigan Student Assembly Presi dent. He was defeated in a close race, but the participation of all the Brothers was outstanding. Brother Michael vnvnom found some able re placements in Bro thers Sean East man '90, R.J. Gallo Each of these Brothers have shown dedication to their individual pursuits, which exemplifies the Chapter's knack for selecting quality men. Rush will be vital to our con tinual success here at the University of Michigan. There will be more than 35 Brothers graduating over the next year. This will leave the house at a great loss unless we host a superior rush. Broth ers Sirott and Herschfield, the Rush Chairmen, got off to an excellent start See "President" on page 15 \r\nThe Alpha Phiji News Summer 1990 Page 3 Cabinet Visits International Headquarters Interview with William S. Zerman I clearly remember the first time that I spoke with William S. Zerman. Barry Bell, our field secre tary, convinced me that I should give committed to catch mononucleosis,"the kissing disease,"the previous week. Be two bathrooms. Even at this late hour. fore I relinquished the phone to Barry, Brothers Desjardin and Baney made sure him a call. I was terrified! The Execu tive Director ofPhi Gamma Delta for 29 would be coming to visit the Interna tional Headquarters during the next we were comfortable, and scheduled breakfast for us at(ARGHHH!)7:00 am. The next morning, we met Brother Martin for the first time, dur years, he would probably ask me the occupations of the Immortal Six, and their birthdays! Finally,I worked up the month. ing a delicious breakfast courtesy of Bill and I confirmed that the cabinet That month passed quickly, with the cabinet hurriedly trying to Brother Desjardin. We did not have time to talk, however, as we were whisked off for a tour of the Headquar ters. The tour was incredible, but a description could take up a newsletter itself! Suffice it to say that if you are ever near Lexington, it would be well worth it to take a trip to 1201 Red Mile Road. Returning to Brother Martin's office, we barely had time to sit down THE FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA when Bill Zerman entered. I remem bered something he had said to me on the phone, when I asked him if he still INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS - -- . . FOUNPE(^48 looked like the portrait over the mantle at "707." He laughed, and explained, "No, I'm much better looking than my picture." Well, I could not argue with that statement: obviously his associa tion with young adults had rubbed off The cabinet relaxing infront ofthe International Headquarters. nerve to dial the number. I was trans ferred all too quickly to Brother Zer man,and I ventured a nervous,"Hello?" "Hi, Matt," echoed a deep chuckle from the other end,"So,where are you from?" on him,he sat down and started talking like an excited 21 year old. As soon as he prepare for the trip by paying our dues, updating our bylaws, and com posing a new alcohol policy. We were all excited to see the Headquarters, began to speak, however, the distinc tion from a young adult became readily apparent. He taught us more about and meet Bill Zerman and William A. See "International" on page 15 Martin III, the Executive Director/ I paused, forgetting the an swer for a moment. "Kalamazoo, "I'm much better looking Michigan"I stuttered. Then Bill Zerman, than my picture." one ofthe most important leaders ofPhi Gamma Delta, asked me about my hometown. I was shocked. I figured that he had more important things to do than inquire about me. Even the average person, when hearing of my hometown, would only be interested enough to remark that they thought that "Kalamazoo" was a make-believe place in a Dr. Seuss book. Brother Zerman, on the other hand, seemed really interested and put me at ease right away. Before I knew it, we were chatting about the possible indiscre tions that Dave Feller must have Z's Seven Words ^ to live by Editor of Phi Gamma Delta. Unfortu nately, our trip got off to a bad start; computer problems and an excellent dinner at Dave Feller's delayed us for three hours. We arrived in Lexington at 12:00 AM, to find Tom Desjardin, Di rector of Programs, and Robert E. Baney III, Director of Chapter Ser vices, waiting for us at the International apartment for visiting Brothers. The apartment, decorated by Mrs. Zerman, was beautiful, with three bedrooms and Jpriendship Jpraternity Jjamily Jl^nances ^ture Religion \r\nSummer 1990 The Alpha Phiji News Erik Kittlaus '89 Erik Kittlaus'love for the University of Michigan stretches back to early childhood. He thought that Michigan had "neat |d helmets," so he decided to become a die-hard Michigan fan. The only reason he came to the University, he claims, was because of those helmets. 3 o After enrolling,Erik discovered Michigan Basketball,and became one ofthe team's biggest fans. Not happy in the "ever-boring, nonstimulating," Chrysler arena, Erik circulated a petition to requesta clearly defined studentsection at court level. The petition received quite a bit of attention, and Erik capitalized on this by writing an article for the Daily on the subject. Now, due largely to Brother Kittlaus' persistence, Chrysler constant devotion to the Brothers. Breaking the mold ofthe typical businessman, he donated some of his profits to the Fraternity, and hired Brothers who needed money for good salaries. His love for the Fraternity has not de creased with graduation, he lives in Ann Arbor,and spends much of his time with the Brothers. The rest of his time is spent coming up with new business ideas and training for a triathalon and marathon; he recently placed second in his age class in a 15K run. He sounds like a busy man,and he is. But he always has time for his Brothers at Phi ✩ Gamma Delta. -Matt Levin '91 Arena has its first student section, and will soon & CO rival Indiana as the most intimidating stadium in Basketball,as befits the 1989 National Champions. Not only a sports fan,Erik is also quite an entrepreneur. As an undergraduate, he formed a successful t-shirt business. He designed and sold a variety of shirts lauding Michigan sports and campus life. His most popular creation was pro duced in 1989, the year of the NCAA victory and the Rose Bowl Championship. This t-shirt, now known simply as "The Shirt," boasted of both the 1989 Rose Bowl Championship and the NCAA Basketball Championship. He sold over 5000 of them, making it the most famous t-shirt ever to walk across U of M's diag. Five years ago, no one knew what was in "Due largely to Brother Kittlaus' persistence, Chrysler Arena has its first student section." First Annual Mpfta QoCf Open Attention Graduates: The Undergraduate Chapter vdllbe organizinga GolfTournament/Re union for next £ei]1. Invitations will be sent out to all Brothers living within three hoursofArm Arbor,so watch your mail! Ifyou would like to come,and youlive further away thanthree hours,write me at"707' and I will send you the necessary information. Fraternally, store for Erik, but the Brothers in the house could tell that he had the personality and character to become a Phi Gam. Erik's first year at "707" was spent as neither a pledge nor Brother, but as a boarder. He got along well with the Brothers,and late one night they decided to allow him to pledge the Fraternity, making him one of the few Broth ers ever to get into this house without having to go through the nerve-wracking process of Rush. Soon after he was initiated, Erik became known for his prowess and intensity in IM Sports,and was an assistant to the IM Sports chairman. He never held an "important position" in the Fraternity, but he exemplified Brotherhood through his Matt Levin ('91) Graduate Relations Chairman \r\nSummer 1990 The Alpha Phiji News Page 5 Sean Martin [suppose thatagraduatespotlightshould involve some work on my part. Fortunately, Brother Martin has saved me the trouble; in response to a short questionnaire, he wrote me the following article. - ed. "I have solidly concluded that the best year of my life (past, present, and future) was the last year that I spent at the House." -Sean Martin Brother Martin writes, In 1985,Brother Dan Lawton and I went (twice), Steve Pazol, and Dave Levitt), for off to teach Harvard Law School a thing or two about Michigan Fijis. We were immediately crowned as the reigning party animals, and seta new school record by having the campus po lice called to stop our par ties no less than four times in one year. We also hosted a toga party that is still m mentioned with reverence in hushed tones within the ivied halls ofthe law school. We roomed together for three years, and managed to balance,in true Fiji style, work and play; Dan gradu ated cum laude,and I graduated cum laude. I went off to Alaska, following in the footsteps of Brother Dave Pfeiffer, and clerked for a federal Judge in Anchorage for a year follow ing law school. While in Alaska, Brother Steve Pazol came to visit for a week and we went kayaking and camping. After recovering from that week, I am now working as federal prosecutor in the United States Attorney's office in Chicago,and plan on indicting Brother Pazol for various and sundry heinous federal crimes in the next few months. Alphi,former house dog, was adopted by my girlfriend Rebecca, and they spent three years Sean Martin & Dan Lawton, 7" year law students whatever damage I did to their grade point aver ages. You all look like you turned out okay, and Dave,you even gotinto Michigan Businessschool, so quit whining and get a life. I would also like to sincerely apologize to Mrs. Nettnay for the food fights and the fire extinguisher episodes which sometimes seemed to occur during my presence. I had nothing to do with them, and if I did, Pazol started it all. May "The Lee Harvis Barbarian Night" live on in infamy, and remember,"No apples." Fraternally yours, Sean Martin '84 in Connecticut while I was in law school. Alphi is now living with Rebecca 30 miles outside of An chorage in a wilderness dog paradise, and she still speaks in binary. At the still tender age of twenty-seven, I have solidly concluded that the best year of my life Sean can be reached at 506 W. Deming,Apt. 3E Chicago, IL 60614 (312)404-2373. (past, present,and future) was the last year I spent at the house. Since I graduated a year early, and had a job in Ann Arbor that year, I had no home work, no cares, and a house full of the best guys in the world to hang around with. I would like to take this opportunity to formally apologize, however, to my roommates that year (Bob Bettendorf, Tony Rose,Brian Henderson,Gaiy Stolberg Ex-house dog Alphi stalking geese in Cape Cod. \r\nThe Alpha Phiji News Summer 1990 Graduate Neiws To everyone that received a random questionnaire and answered it, thank you. Everyone else, it is not too late,just send some information about yourself to "707" and I will print itin the next newsletter. Also,Iwould like to apologize for any errors thatIhave made in dates or names, butsome handwriting was nearly indecipherable! -ed when Sean Martin, Dave Levitt, Steve Pazol, and I (all '85/'86) returned for an evening of"beer slides" with some of the rowdier Brothers in the house! Hope to return sometime this fall after we return from deployment, probably for Pig career. I haven't been up to the house since April of 1987, Chris "Rambo" Lamm ('87) Current Address: 3500 Creighton Rd., Apt J8 Pensacola, FL Cbris L. Williams ('82) Current Address: 1345 Greenwood Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091 Dinner. 32504 Brother Williams writes, Brother Lamm writes, I am currently in the primary phase offlight training as a Lieutenant (Junior Grade) in the U.S. Navy. I am stationed in Pensacola, Florida—there's always room at my place for any Phi Gam who stops by Pensacola! If anyone knows Pete Ammon's current address or phone number,let me know. Hope you guys had a great Grass Skirt! Thanksforthe concern,we did have agreat GrassSkirt!Also, the address Ihave for Brother Ammon is out ofdate, sorry. - ed. I I 1 married Elizabeth (Lib) Messick on September 8, 1984 in her hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina with 650 guests in attendance, including 19 Fijis! We have one daughter, Elizabeth Ann, born April 26, 1987. Moved to Chicago after graduation to work for Xerox. Joined Smith Barney in May 1983 as an account executive. Purchased home in Winnetka (North Chicago suburb) in February, 1985. 1 was then selected by Shearson for management training in May, 1986, and I spent the next two years as management training associate taking my first management assignment in February, 1988. Began first assignment as Sales Manager of Shearson's largest branch (with 115 brokers) outside New York. Recently promoted to Assistant Manager of same branch in Chicago. Brian "Sbake" Rees ('80) Current Address: 5631 N. 13'h Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85013 Brother Rees writes, I have two children—Emily (5), and Patrick (2). Steve Conn - 1980 is Pat's Godfather. Steve knows God personally. I haven't heard from Bob Takacs, I heard he finally got what he wanted most-to get married. I'm sorry I missed his wedding. Now Bob can save his money. Craig Gruenberg ('69) Current Address: 17075 Jersey St. Granada Hills, CA 91344 Old cabinet ofJohn Goodrich,David Bray,John Gregg, and Phil Matthews. Bob Bettendorf ('86) Current Address: VF-111 FPO San Francisco 96601-6118 Brother Bettendorf writes, I am currently a Lieutenant in the Navy,on deploy ment in the Indian Ocean aboard the USS Carl Vinson, in Fighter Squadron One Eleven(VF-111)as an F-14 pilot. Been in for four years—have yet to decide whether I'll make it a Brother Gruenberg writes. Whata great way to say hi to all the Fiji's—especially those I knew from '66 to '69. We had a great time! It's easy to lose track of everyone, but I'd sure love to hear from any of the guys. I'm living in the San Fernando Valley with my wife and three teenagers. The youngest, Jeremy,just turned 13, and the oldest, Miliana, will graduate from high school next year, and the middle one, Esther, is in 9th grade. My wife Myra works at Lockheed as a legal secretary, and I teach \r\nSummer 1990 The Alpha Phiji News Ckaduate News music, tune pianos, and compose. I'm looking forward to catching up with the news from other Fiji Brothers in future newsletters. BobFinke ('63) Current Address: 190 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60603 perge! Brother Finke writes, Dick "f-ing" Vukin ('65) Current Address; unknown (somewhere in the Leeward Is lands) I am presently a Senior Partner and Co-Chairman of the Litigation Department at Mayer, Brown, & Platt in Chicago, and a member of the firm's management commit- Brother Vukin writes, I don't believe I've replied to update my situation since graduation. Nonetheless, here is 25 years worth in short form: 1965-81 Exxon Corp.-Marine and Oil Supply business; 198187 Reading and Bates Offshore Drilling Co.; 1987-90 Port of Houston Authority Maintenance Manager (Mr. "Goodport Wrench"). I have a second wife (after divorce) and two sons, now age 21 and 24. The eldest is in the Army and the younger a senior at SF Austin University in Nacatoches Texas(Sig-Ep/ no Fiji Chapter). I will have started a new job in the Leeward Islands by the time this newsletter goes out. William "Zolly" Zollinger ('63) Active Chapter around 1948. Current Address: 2210 E. 34th Tulsa, OK 74105 Brother Zollinger writes. After Michigan, I went into Medical school at Pittsburgh,then two years of post-graduate surgical training at Cincinnati General Hospital and five years of residency in head and neck surgery at Barnes Hospital. At present I am practicing medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma; a nice, clean, fun town. For vacations I like to backpack into the mountains with the Boy Scouts and I have hiked the mountain trails of Wyoming (Tetons), Washington (Cascades), Montana (Gla cier), and all over Colorado. Being with those young people helps keep the "old goats" young. Wondering what former tee. I specialize in general Corporate Law, and antitrust, banking,and tort litigation. Everyone in Chicago is fine and I would like to hear from those who were in the Chapter when I was. I also would enjoy seeing anyone who may be in or passing through Chicago. As far as I know, all our Brothers are in good health and doing very well. Bert Keats ('47) Current Address: 196 Sheridan Rd. Winnetka, IL 60093 Brother Keats writes. After leaving the University in June of 1947. I spent roommate Steve Dotson is up to... He and I wrestled for the the next three months in Bayonne, New Jersey at the Naval Supply Base. I was released from active duty in time to catch house one year and took home some trophies. the fall quarter at Northwestern and affiliated with the Phi BrotherZollinger, the mostrecent addressIhaveforBrother Chapter until my graduation from N.U. At present, I am president and owner, with my Dotson/s 7 Bonnie Brae Rd. HinsdalelL ^0521. Ifany ofyou Brother, of Keats Mfg. Co.,a metal stamping company which other "oldgoats" want to stay young by spending time with was started in 1958. A Michigan Fiji, Jack Kelly '47 did all young men,considerjoining the Board ofChapter Advisors! of the legal work when we began. - ed. Even more important, I have a lovely wife Barbara (married in 1953) and three children—two boys and a girl. Its been a great life so far! \r\nSummer 1990 The Alpha Phiji News Graduate News Page 8 Graduate Brother firom DePauw Briiigs New Perspective to Ch^ter Brothers, You may have read in re cent editions of the Phi Gamma Delta Hicks B. Waldron ('44) Current Address: P.O. Box 1205 Farmington, CT 06034 Brother Waldron writes, I retired in January 1989 as Chairman and CEO of Avon Products, Inc. Before that, I was executive Vice Presi dent ofRJ Renolds,Chairman and CEO of Heublein,Inc.,and I spent twenty-seven years with GE after Navy duty (19441946). I have a wife, Evelyn, who is a former marketing manager at Heublein,Inc.,and a daughter,Jan Ambrose. Jan and her husband Don have two children, Ian and Alex. H.F."Knute" Weidman ('41) Current Address: P.O. Box 223636 Carmel, CA 93922 Magazine about a new program being instituted by International,the Graduate Educational Advisor (GEA). This pro gram allows a Brother pursuing a gradu ate or professional degree to maintain involvement with the Fraternity by liv ing in the Chapter House and assisting Dave Holub the undergraduate Chapter. Although the primary function is to promote the Acts of the Ekklesia and the Constitution of the Fraternity, the program was not developed to be based solely on Fraternity issues. I am an advisor to the Alpha Phi Chapter and feel the position is not one which requires a "hands-on"attitude. So far I have been involved with the handling ofaffairs between the Chapter and International as well as helping out on programs with the Chapter. Brother Weidman writes, Ijoined the Navy Air in August of 1941,at Grosse He. Served in Naval district #1 in Boston for 14 months on anti- sub patrols and convoy escort from Long Island Sound to Canadian Border. Then I served two years in VP-13 in Pacific on carriers. I moved to California in April of 1946, Southern for 4 years, San Francisco for 30 years, and then to Carmel in I feel that I was well prepared for this position, due to my prior involvement with the Fraternity. My experi ence with my previous Chapter, the Lambda Chapter at DePauw University, included working as scholarship chair man,president,and purple legionnaire. I was also chairman of the Standing Committee on Scholarship at the 138th Ekklesia in 1986,and I was the captain ofthe DePauw soccer team. With my BA in Chemistry, I am now pursuing a Ph.D. in Organic Synthesis. 1980. Retired in 1986 after wholesaling lumber for 32 years. I golf, play tennis, and fish for exercise. I plan on "Moving in was an experience in itself attending SO^h reunion in Ann Arbor 1991. as I removed six dead birds from [Mrs. William "Loo" Layhe ('39) Current Address: 1056Woodgate St. Louis, MO 63122 Brother Layhe writes, I am currently married to Dorothy Darling, MSU '39, and have two children: David Layhe,and Mary Maneikis, both of whom graduated from Michigan State. Where did I go wrong?! My generation will certainly remember the "Equip ment Drills" of "Hell Week" and the Monday night radiator sessions when pledges were required to tell a story or sing a song and recite full names and hometowns of actives. Maybe my ex-roommate, John Rinek, would remember the dead bird that we put in his coat pocket; and I remember the night Bill Jewett and I got arrested for breaking into the dance at the Armory. It would be nice to hear if any of the "gray beards" from my class will be returning for Pig Dinner; I was told that no one from the class of'39 would be attending. ✩ Nettnay's] fireplace" -David Holub Since my first night in the House the Brothers have made it easy for me to integrate and be a part of the Chapter. There were a few who were wary of my presence thinking that I must be "a spy"for International. Fortunately those ideas quickly diminished and I made it to the status of pledge Holub all over again. I am not sure if any of you know where Mrs. Nettnay 1ived, but that's where I am now. Moving in was an experience in itselfas I removed six dead birds from her fireplace! I guess she liked pets. Anyway, I have had to learn a lot this past term about your House and some of the history. You all should be very proud to have graduated from such a grand Chapter and I hope you will continue to be involved in its upkeep and preservation. 1 am looking forward to this upcoming year and I am expecting big things from "707." Not only has this program allowed me to be involved with another Chapter, I have also been able to take See "Dave Holub" on Page 15 \r\nSummer 1990 PIG DINNER'90 The Alpha Phiji News Graduate Brothers, but we hope that your families will also be able to join us on October 20'^. We plan to have a preThe 1990 Frank Norris Pig Dinner isjustaround the corner! Spring has flown by and summer is well under way. Before we know it, we will all be football game barbecue,at the House in the early afternoon,and then we will all gathering on Saturday, October 20'^h at of the Wolverines crush the Hawkeyes at our 1990 Homecoming Game. Later we will gather at the Berkshire Hilton on South State St. for Pig Dinner. It looks like the 1990 Pig Din ner will be the best ever! We hope that the Berkshire Hilton here in Ann Arbor to share some stories, spend some time together, and continue the yearly tra dition that began in Berkeley in 1893. We all hope to remain in touch with the close friends that we have made at the University, but this can become difficult as they seem to scatter to the four corners of the world. Pig Dinner, however,is a great opportunity for both graduate and undergraduate Brothers to either rekindle those old friendships Page 9 head to the Michigan Stadium to watch Brother Matt Elliott '90 and the rest you and your families can join us! ✩ Traditionally a party for undergradu ates, Grass Skirt 1990 showed that Phi Gamma Delta is "not for college days alone." More than fifteen recent graduates returned for the two day party, and found out that Pig Dinner was not the only great time for Gradu ate Brothers to get together! Hot tubs, live bands, and volleyball courts made this year's Grass Skirt worth returning for. The catered meal was again done See"Skirt" on page 13 Robert Berman ('91) or to start some new ones. What could be more exciting than a Phi Gam re union? Don't miss this chance to be with your old friends, even if you have not seen them in ten months, or ten years. Not only are we looking for ward to spending time with you, our Grads(LtoR)J.R. Freiburger, Arnie Morrison, Brian Shragg, Sean Dingman, Mike Katz, and Paul Lewis at Grass Skirt '90. Brotherhood: Does it Still Mean the Same to You? The Alpha Phi Chapter continues to exemplify the essence of Brotherhood at the University of Michigan. A strong sense of Brotherhood will remain a constant attribute of this chapter as long as young men with outstanding qualities become Brothers at the Alpha Phi Chapter. Broth erhood is clearly what makes our chapter outstanding. Here Brothers strive for friendship, where the old Phi Gam phrase "Friendship... The sweetest influence," remains a central focus of all the Brothers in Ann Arbor. Our chapter has more during that weekend. Bill quickly corrected me by saying, "No, not 'alumni,' but 'Graduate Brothers.'" This was a valuable lesson for me which I brought back to the Brothers at the Alpha Phi Chapter. I wondered why, even after being in charge of graduate relations for the Chapter,I referred to my Brothers as simply"alumni." It dawned on me that my feelings for the Brothers I am living with are much stronger than those I have for the Graduate Brothers. I feel that this is due to a lack of communication on the part of both the Graduate and Under graduate Brothers. The only bond that exists between many of us is the Fraternity. The Fraternity is what brings us together, but beyond this, true Brotherhood is created only through interaction with one another. Interaction is what our Graduate Brothers lack. We have not been informed of Brothers living in it than any other fraternity on campus, evidence ofthe strong bonds that bind us all. Living with one another. Brothers develop a close relationship with each other that will last throughout life, not just the school year. This past April the Cabinet went to the International your whereabouts, new careers, cute babies, new wives, etc. Information such as this would enhance the feeling of Broth erhood at "707." Just recently,the Chapter has improved its communication with Graduate Brothers by publishing the Headquarters to discuss areas where our Chapter could improve itself. While there, I learned more than I had bargained for when I spoke with Brother Bill Zerman. We began to speak of the upcoming Norris Pig Dinner, on Pig Dinners, and starting our first annual Alpha Phi Golf Tournament. We hope this will broaden the definition of biannual Alpha Phiji News,planning bigger and better Norris October 20"^- I told him that our two Pig Dinner Chairmen, Brotherhood to all the Graduate, Undergraduate, and future Brothers of the Alpha Phi Chapter. Brother Robert Berman '91 and Mike Stroup '92, were making sure that the "alumni" would have a great time See "Brotherhood" on Page 15 \r\nSummer 1990 The Alpha Phiji News Pui^e^^ramair^R^ra^ After serving as Purple Le gionnaire and as part ofthe House Cor poration for several years, I have seen many changes take place,and now seems like a good time to report on the current status of the Alpha Phi Chapter. Though we have gone through some hard times, as I am sure many of you remember, things have really changed in the last couple of years. I can now say that Phi Gamma Delta is much the way that I remember it as an undergrad back in '81. The Fijis (Phi Gams)are looked upon as one of the, if Save "707" A Plea From George much since the early SO's. Late night sorority raids,purple pudding,and even the occasional broken windshield (via Jahodee) still take place. One thing that has changed however, is the con dition of the house. The house itself looks the best it has in a long time. The House Corporation and undergrads have been working together to make continual upgrades to "707" and daily maintenance has greatly improved. Stop by and take a look. At the corporate level, one of our main concerns is to make sure that not the, dominant fraternities on cam the chapter house will be around for another 100 years. We are organizing pus both in terms of University and an ambitious fund-raiser to restore the community relations. Social aware ness programs and a visit with the Uni versity president are examples of the activities that make Phi Gamma Delta a trend setter that other houses are try ing to follow. We have also improved relations with our neighbors (and the local police—which can come in handy). The guys have even found a way to satisfy the Alpha Phi's housemother, Molly, but I am not going to ask how. I was impressed this year by the Brothers' interest in keeping the house to its original condition. We expect to raise about $800,000. Want a challenge? Give us a call. Read the article by George "Spark Plug" Shaffer, which gives more details on what we wish to accomplish. We could use more help on the House Corporation and the Board of Chapter Advisors as well. If you have some spare time and want to see what's happening at "707" contact George Shaffer at(313)626-6654, or myself at (313) 855-4393. ✩ memory of Wildcat alive. A full size bust of Wildcat will be on permanent display at the House this fall, sculpted by Curt Frillman '90, a sculpture major. Things really have notchanged Page 10 Fraternally, Bill Wilson Purple Legionnaire Shaffer Brothers, Phi Gamma Delta was an im portant part of many ofour lives during our undergraduate days. As we move on in life, however,those days at 707 seem less important. This seems valid in comparison to family, business, and other activities. But for most of us. Phi Gamma Delta will always be in our memories. Before you continue, please search your mind for a few of your personal memories ofthe days you spent at "the house on the hill across from Sigma Nu." Yes, those days will mean something to each one of us. Grass Skirts, serenades, J-Hoops, Fiji March ing Bands, walks to the stadium, swimming races in the Board Room, songs by "Wildcat," the cigar board, nameplates on your room door. Mother's weekend, etc.. Well, Brothers, there will be a lot of young men of future generations who will never have pleasant memories of "707." They will not have the privi lege ofbeing a member ofthe best damn fraternity in Ann Arbor, unless we all take action NOW to assure that Phi Gamma Delta remains on campus. Now that I have your attention, allow me to elaborate on our dilemma. Phi Gamma Delta is, to varying degrees, important to each one of you or you would not be reading this newsletter. However, to the majority of freshmen entering the University, our fraternity is just one of many to consider if they choose to affiliate. We may think Fijis are the "greatest thing since sliced bread," but we must remember all who rush need to see what makes Phi Gamma Delta so good. We all know that the current undergraduates, those with whom the new Brothers will associate with, are the mostimportant part ofthe fraternity experience. However, the physical fa- George Shajfer addressing Chapter Continued on next page \r\nSummer 1990 cilities are also very important. There is a lot of competition and several options open to the freshman who is consider ing where he will live and with whom he will be closely associated throughout The Alpha Phiji News or replacement of their houses. Now "the chickens have come home to roost" and many Greeks are faced with further decay or major rebuilding or remodel ing. So we are not alone. Now the past and help us "SAVE 707." The actives are becoming in creasingly alumni conscious. They re alize the alumni are the perpetuating strength ofour Fraternity and they want to assure the 1200 living alumni that the chapter is deserving of your sup port. The "SAVE 707" project is in motion and it needs your support. I am not asking for financial support at this time. When we have all the plans in place we will "make you an offer you can't refuse." In the meantime,we need as many Brothers as we can getto spread the load, and equally as important, we need your ideas,suggestions,etc.which will help insure 100% success for our project. Call, write, or attend our next meeting. Call me for details. Please do not turn your back on our Fraternity. Now is the time to step forward and be counted with the his college years. You have all heard the expres sion "first impressions." Well, the physical facilities of a fraternity are an important part of those first impres sions and with each passing year our Alpha Phi Chapter House shows more wear and tear. We all assumed that the beautiful house on the hill would last forever, but the day is fast approaching when the house will no longer be livable. future at "70T' and the University of to the actives that action will be taken Michigan. soon to improve the physical facilities at"707". Unfortunately, very few ofthe undergraduates will be in school when we complete the renovation. What we do now is for future generations. All right,it's finally time to get to the point. I guess I should have stayed awake in some of those easy Fraternally, George H. Shaffer, President Alpha Phi Board "electives" and learned more than my sonal experience in the business world engineering classes. A group of about twenty Graduate Brothers from the Detroit area, and undergraduates from and know that as "707" deteriorates, so Ann Arbor have held two preliminary You can all relate to your per team thatwillinsurePhiGammaDelta's ticipation in the Alpha Phi Board have sent the message Rush Notice will the caliber of young men that we attract to our fraternity. As the caliber goes down, so will the strength of our Alpha Phi Chapter. Financial problems will become more prevalent,and finally "707" will become just a memory for those of us fortunate enough to have the outward appearance and character lived at the house. There will not be a of the original house. think would I have heard various negative comments over the years about poor good addition to Phi Gamma Delta, please chapter of Phi Gamma Delta on the University of Michigan campus. I have been privileged to be involved with an alumni association representing both fraternities and so rorities throughout the country. Our Alpha Phi house problem is not unique. Very few fraternities or sororities set up financial plans for major renovation and/ meetings to discuss a major rebuilding project for "707." I will not go into detail at this moment except to say that we have all agreed that now is the time and the goal is financially achievable. 1 will assure vou.the project will preserve alumni relations, lack of concern for the Chapter House property, etc., at the chapter level. Many of the complaints were justified, but there is a new attitude at "707." Call me for details. I can give you reasons why you should forget the Brothers, If you know of anyone attending the University of Miehigan next year, who you make a write to the Fall'90 Rush Chairman, Judd Sirott at 707 Oxford. \r\nThe Alpha Phiji News Summer 1990 'U" President Visits Phi Gamma Delta First time"U" official speaks atany Greek Organization On the afternoon of February 8, 1990, the Brothers of the Alpha Phi Chapter had the opportunity to speak with the President of the University of Michigan, James J. Duderstadt. Duderstadt's visit, due mainly to the persistent efforts of Brother James Gotz '91, was a unique opportunity for both the Brothers and the president. After being introduced to the for a liaison between the two. The liaison now enables students involved in fraternities and sororities to commu nicate with the administration in order to resolve any difficulties that may arise. Duderstadt also expressed his personal concern about substance abuse, especially alcohol consumption. Although he was not advocating a"dry" campus, Duderstadt stated that those students who do drink must be respon sible drinkers, and that by instituting a Page 12 minorities, Duderstadt expressed his desire to help eliminate racial tensions and cultural misunderstandings. "Duderstadt that he bridge exists stated wishes the to gap that between the administration and the Greek system." Asked whether the adminis discussed concerned the relations be tration had seriously considered insti tuting a mandatory course on racism, Duderstadt replied that a class of that nature would accomplish nothing and, only through developing an apprecia tion for the available cultural diversity at Michigan would racism be elimi nated. He went on to say that only by changing the views of both the minori ties and the majority would there be any hope of a truly integrated Greek tween the University of Michigan and system. the students involved in the Greek sys Other topics mentioned by the President included financial aid, problems with the academic advisory system,and the many cultural and edu cational opportunities available to stu dents outside the classroom. Ofcourse, members of the cabinet. President Duderstadt and his entourage (Duderstadt's wife and a few members of the faculty) were led on a tour of 707 Oxford. Following the tour,Duderstadt was given the chance to casually con verse with the Brothers over coffee and pastry before beginning the "formal" discussion. Some of the issues that were tem,racism on campusand in the Greek system,leadership roles and opportuni ties, and specific problems facing stu dents when dealing with the bureau cracy of the "U". no discussion at the U of M would be Brother Rich Volin '91 initi ated the questioning with an inquiry about the views and especially the dis likes the University administration has in regard to the Greek system. Duderstadt answered by first pointing out that although they are not unique complete without including a few min utes talking about collegiate sports. Prominent questions included asking Duderstadt's feelings concerning the possible addition of Penn State to the lems identified with the Greeks. Aside "dry" rush, it enabled fraternities like from causing campus and community Phi Gamma Delta to deal with the Big Ten and the possibility of repeating a national championship in basketball. President Duderstadt spoke to the Brothers for well over an hour, which was truly both enjoyable and informative for all parties. Thanks, problems, incidents may often attract national attention, due to the high vis growing problem of widespread alco once again, to the initiative of Brother see exactly where it stood in its rela to the Greek system, substance abuse, sexual harassment, and poor Univer sity/neighbor relations are often prob Presidents Duderstadt and Feller exchanging ideas Duderstadt stated that he hol abuse. Needless to say, the Presi dent was quite pleased to hear that, as ofFall 1989,theAlpha Phi Chapter had wishes to bridge the gap that exists already instituted non-alcoholic rush. between the administration and the Another important issue raised during this discussion concerned ibility of the University of Michigan. Greek system, and that steps have al ready been taken to make those wishes a reality. At the start of the academic school year, a new position was formed through a joint effort by the University and the Greek system which made room the effects that accusations of racism had upon the Greek system and the University . Noting that in ten years, Gotz,the Alpha Phi Chapter was able to tionship with the University by speak ing to its President. Hopefully, this program will merely be the first in a long line of similar discussions, allow ing the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta to remain informed, educated, and in touch with its environment. ✩ the world will cease to be one of a majority and will, in fact, be a world of Richard B.Pazol, '91 \r\nSummer 1990 The Alpha Phiji News 1990 Football Schedule Date Opponent September 15 September 22 September 29 Notre Dame UCLA MARYLAND October 6 Wolverines celebrating victory. Desmond Howard, Derrick Alexander, ^ 1990 Football Preview^ Matt Elliott('91) The 1990 edition of the Michi gan Wolverine Football Team should prove to be exciting and dangerous. The question on everyone's mind is how the team will react without Bo Schembechler. The loss of such a tremendous man can only hurt. But we are still Michigan, and will continue to play like Michigan—Tough. The con version through spring practices went very smoothly with Coach Gary Moeller at the helm. What most people forget is that not only did Moe captain a team under Bo and Woody Hayes at Ohio State, but prior to his appointment, he had been an assistant under Bo for 17 years. To say that he is a man of the will return all five starters with the Indiana Novembers Purdue November 10 ILLINOIS November 17 November 24 MINNESOTA Ohio State CAPS indicate a home game. Dingman will anchor the line with the massive, 300h- pound Greg Skrepanak next to him. The defense will be led by consensus All-American Tripp Welbome in the secondary. The linebacking corps will be as tough as nails with Alex Marshall, Erick Anderson and John Milligan. Chris Hutchinson will be a force to be reckoned with at defensive tackle. When the Maize and Blue take the field in South Bend September 15, look out! There isn't anyone on the team right now that has played in a game when Michigan has defeated Notre the Irish the ball will be rolling for the be running the ball this fall with possi bly the bestfullback in the nation,Jarrod Bunch. Our stable of young running backs should prove plenty strong after the departure of Leroy Hoard and the knee injury to tailback Tony Boles. Elvis Grbac will be a strong performer at IOWA field. Pre-season All-American Dean ment! gang-tacklers. As head coach he ex pects no less than the same. He also has a brilliant mind for offense. We will still October 20 October 27 expectations that this could be the best line that Michigan has ever put on the Dame. Revenge and desire will be on our side this year. With a victory against As defensive coordinator,Moe's MICHIGAN STATE and Yale Van Dyne. The offensive line same mold would be an understate defenses were aggressive, "fly-around" Wisconsin October 13 next NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Oh,by the way,keep an eye out for #69 this year! Fraternally, Matt Elliott (#69) Matt Elliott Skirt cont'd from 9 by Roman Phillips, the same caterer thatroasted a pig with "Wildcat"27 years ago. Even though we improve Grass Skirt every year, it is still nice to see a tradition continue. It is hard to convey how much fun Grass Skirt was on paper, so save me the trouble,and drop by next Spring! Fraternally, Gary Rudnick ('90) quarterback, with excellent targets in Grass Skirt Chairman Elliott "in the trenches" against ND. \r\nThe Alpha Phiji News Summer 1990 Page 14 CONTEST! Win A Free Pig Diimer For You and a Guest! Historical Crossword by David Feller ('91) Across 1. Phi Gam U.S. Pres. wrote this. 3. IM 4. Phi Gamma . You and I are . " _ Study"(abbr.). 8. Treasurer of Alpha Phi Board 10. Neighboring Sorority 13. immortal . 15. Killed by Apathy. 18. Two protrude from roof. 5. 7. 19. Where we all met. President of Alpha Phi Board Our Purple Legionnaire (Spelled backwards). 22. Alpha Phi . 26. "Cold ." 28. Yours is like the original one. 20. 21. 29. Live on 32. Wildcat 34. Administer the affairs of the Fraternity 35. Previous 20 Across 36. Room next to'Tar Beach" Down cont'd. Down cont'd. (Backwards) 38. The Spirit has returned unto , Who gave it. 40. May 1. 6. Where Fraternity was founded. 9. Room on Third Old (Baby). 11. and White. 26. C. Smith Library. 27. The Fraternity has 126 of these. 28. Phi Gam's favorite beverage. 30. Alphiwasa . 41. Skirt. 42. Special Table. 14. Smallest room in the house. 12. Treasurer's room. 17. Chapter's History. 31. Al'Wildcat" 33. William" 36. Fiji Honeymoon. Down 22. Location of Intemational 39. Phi Gamma Delta is # 1. Purple . 2. Pig Dinner is named after. 23. 15 of these in the House. 3. "Senior 25. Current Executive Director. 16. In front of Beta. Headquarters ." 24. Upcoming event in Chicago. Contest Rules 1) This contest is open to any Brother of the Alpha Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. 2) To enter, send the completed puzzle, and a bit of information about yourself to Matt Levin at 707 Oxford. 3) Winners will be drawn randomly sometime in September, and notified soon after. 4) The number of winners will be predetermined by the Pig Dinner Chairman. 5) Winners shall receive a free admission ticket to Pig Dinner for themselves and a guest. . "Zerman. . \r\nThe Alpha Phiji News Summer 1990 asked us about the aspect of the Frater President cont'd from 2 in the spring by getting a committee togetherand brainstorming. Hopefully, we will receive recommendations from Graduate Brothers to help our Rush process. Our pledge program remains solid, thanks to continual updating by creative pledge educators. Pledge Edu cator Todd Niniciello '91 has created some new activities to instill the values of Phi Gamma Delta into our current pledges, while abiding by the present policy against hazing. At present, many fraternities on campus,including Phi Gamma Delta, are working on a way to follow the Risk Management Policy. Because many of the fraternities subscribe to the same insurance policy, we are working to gether to reduce the risks associated with fraternity life. Phi Gamma Delta is an integral part ofthe group,due to our large size and successful programs, as nity that was most important to him: Brotherhood. If all the Brothers are close, he explained, the other concerns of the Fraternity would be resolved easier. He wanted to fciow ifwe felt that all the Brothers were as close as they could be,and ifwe knew all the Brothers in the Chapter as well as we could. He confessed that his biggest regret during the time he spent at "707" was that he had not made himself more approach able. He suggested that we all pick five Brothers in the Fraternity, including one who we liked the least,and make an effortto getto know each ofthem better. The talk gave us a new perspective on the importance of Brotherhood, re minding us that it is truly the founda tion upon which the Fraternity is built. Our talk then turned to lighter topics—including something that all current undergrads seem to be inter ested in—how they used to haze in "the old days." Bill did not disappoint us. He described in other articles. related a few stories for our entertain I hope this update ofthe Alpha Phi Chapter's activities and the rest of the newsletter rekindles the love that mentthat,unfortunately,decorum does not permit me to repeat. Before the day was over, we learned, among other things,how Bill almost made a career of Michigan football, how he met his wife, Wilson. These Brothers cannot re B. Rea,and Cecil "Scoop" WiUdson. Dave Holub cont'd from 8 some ofthe ideas on how Alpha Phi is run back to Lambda. Your House Corporation is the most efficient and well run that I have seen. Recently, International, Alpha Phi Board, and the Cabinet each assembled separate lists of goals for the Chapter. Hope fully,(and with much work),we will be able to constructively build out of all three diverse lists. Fraternities today are faced with many tough problems Parties, Finances, and Restoration to name a few. Only the Chapters which are flexible and face the challenge of change will survive. We as a Fraternity need to keep building and growing in order to stay on top ofsociety's expec tations. It is my hope that this GEA program will onlyfacilitate this growth and aid in maintaining and promoting the good name ofPHI GAMMA DELTA at this institution and in this com munity. For those of you wishing to contact me for any reason, please feel free to write or call at:PO Box 4158 A2, MI 48106 (313)665-1189^ you have for the Fraternity. We need Fraternally, and want your support! Our Chapter Dave Holub cannot be continually run with the sup his "Seven Words," and his experiences port of only five superlative graduate as field secretary and assistant Dean of Brothers: Art Albin,George Shaffer, Men. He also told us about two of the John Bisaro,Leo Calhoun,and Bill great men that he worked with, Walter Brotherhood cont'd from 9 main as active forever, they need addi tional help,or Brothers thatcan replace them. Please reminisce aboutthe great times that you had at "707" and think how you can help to continue these great times for young men today and in the future. Be a part of your Fraternity when it needs your support more than ✩ ever. Fraternally, David Feller '91 Chapter President perge International cont'd from 3 Brotherhood and service than we had learned since initiation. He began by inquiring about the currentstatus of"707". After letting us run down the "typical" answers. Bill We thank Graduate Brothers The rest of the day was spent such as Richard C. Schultz, Bill meeting with the staff at International, Loughborogh, and the Qua family including an excellent lunch with for informing usoftheir latestsuccesses Brothers Zerman and Martin. During for publication in the Aloha Phiii News. lunch,they discussed problems at other We also thank those Brothers who re chapters, and even asked for our advice ceived and answered requests for in on some ofthem. It was eye-opening to formation for this issue of the Aloha realize the minimal nature of some of Phiii News. To everyone else, please the"problems"at"707"that the cabinet follow the example of these Graduate was usually fretting about. In fact, the Brothers so that we can continue to entire trip gave us a new perspective on build bonds between all the members the role ofour Chapter in the scheme of of the Alpha Phi Chapter. ✩ Phi Gamma Delta. We left Lexington with some great ideas, and a renewed sense of Brotherhood. Matt Levin ('91) Fraternally, David Feller '91 \r\nThe Alpha Phiji News Summer 1990 Phi Gams Continue Spirit of Earth Day Editor's Corner I am currently hammering out the last words of the newsletter in a tin shack at the U of M Bio Station in Pellston, MI, "the icebox of the country." My original plan of finishing this before I left Ann Arbor didn't quite work out, so even though my cabin lacks a phone, sink, mirror, and bathroom, I do have a Macintosh computer on the wooden box I call my desk. I am having a great time doing the newsletter,if only for the simple reason that it made a legitimate excuse for not doing my homework over the last two semesters. One change that I made was to include longer articles, instead of a lot of small ones that didn't say much. Besides,the fewer people that I had to keep bothering to write their articles, the better. I would appreciate any comments and criticisms that anyone has, and even more importantly I would like to hear what you are doing! Here at the University, Earth Day was a widely cel ebrated event. In fact, it was "Earth Week," rather than Earth Day,with speeches and other events going on the entire week before the actual Earth Day on May 22"'). Unfortunately, Earth Day has come and gone, and it seems that the environmental ideals that came with it have gone also. It was like a good New Year's Eve party; there were many resolutions made, but they were forgotten as soon as the moment of fervor passed. Here at "707," however, we have decided that our commitment to the environment would not end on May 23. Over the lastsemester,a small committee wasformed to help the Greek organizations begin to recycle. Phi Gamma Delta sent two representatives to this committee,which is now trying to work through the Interfraternity Council to enact recycling programs. In other recycling news: During a trip to Lexington, the cabinet discovered that around 200,000 sheets of paper are used by the International Headquarters of Phi Gamma Delta yearly. Although recycling bins have been set up at the office, the cabinet is researching the possibility of using recycled paper to supply the needs of International. At the Alpha Phi Chapter, all stationery is being replaced by recycled paper, including this newsletter, which is printed on 60# recycled paper. Not only is the quality of recycled paper at least as good as that of virgin paper, it takes less electricity, less water,and fewer trees to produce recycled paper, and less pollution is created. We must increase the demand for this product in order to lower its price. If your company is not using recycled paper, get it to switch. Think globally, but act locally. more.^ mm Fraternally, ts' Fraternally, Matt Levin {'91) Matt Levin Andy Smith and I taking a "rare" break The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Alpha Phi Chapter Paid 707 Oxford Rd. Ann Arbor, Ml Non-Profit Organization U.S. Bulk Postage 48104 Ann Arbor, Mi Permit Number 32