ALPHA IOTA BRAINSTORM PHI GA MMA DEL TA Iowa State University • Fall 1991 1991 FIJI Academy What A Rush/ Scott Wuggazer ('91) C E. Conover ('93) The 1991 FIJI Academy was held August 4-8 at Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. The Alpha Iota had. This summer was an incredible success," remarked "I consider this class to be one of the best we've ever Brothers that attended were; President Eric Kvam ('91), Alpha Iota President Eric Kvam ('91) when asked about Jeremy Ferry ("93), Kevin McAdams ("92), Cor. Secretary Eric Bretey ('93), and Purple Legionnaire, Lynn Schroeder ('76). The Brothers had a memorable time as they con versed with other chapter members, attended chapter proficiency seminars, and participated in some very memorable experiences. Alpha Iota continues to excel and improve every year. summer rush. The President's remarks reflect of the The ciiapter was presented an award for achieving a grade point average above the All-Men's average for the sixth year in a row. We also received the John Templeton McCarty Award for Chapter Proficiency. This Award is given for timeliness of correspondence to International and upholding FIJI rules and regulations We also came very close to taking home some"Hard ware"(trophies/plaques) this year. We received an Honorable Mention for the Herbert T. Condon Cup. This Cup is an awarded the Chapter that achieves the great est all-around improvement. The Alpha Iota Brainstonn garnered an Honorable Mention,fourth place overall, in the Owen L Coon ( '15) Plaque. The Coon Plaque is for the best Graduate newsletter. Brothers' feelings after first meeting the new pledge class. The Summer Rush Chairs, Cary David ('92) and Pete Kao ('93), put in a long, tedious summer,recruiting these young potential Phi Gams. Over 6000 men every year apply to Iowa State. Roughly 2500 actually end up at tending with only 700 joining Fraternities. An awful lot of work goes into signing the 17 young men we have this fall. The 1991 Fall Pledge Qass is made up of. Matt Benak ('95) of Omaha, NE; Brandon Boone ('95) of DeKalb, IL; Kevin Caldwell ('94) of Omaha, NE; Jamie Clark ('94) of Earlham, lA; Sean Donnelly ('95) of Indianapolis IN; Drew Felsted ('95) of Dubuque, lA; Mike Finarty ('95) of Knoxville, lA; Andy C^ary ('93) of Waukegan, IL; Matt Graham ('95) of Kalispell, MT; Geoff Hennig ('95) of Indianapolis, IN; Jason Huntley ('95) of Westside, lA; Derek Johansen ('94) of Spirit Lake, lA; Scott Krugpr ('94) of Cedar Rapids, lA; Rolf Osteraas ('94) of Rice, MN; Tony Schallau ('95) of Sac City, lA; Jamie Smith ('95) of Okoboji, lA; and Paul Toppin ('95) of Westville, NJ. The best news of all came in the competition for the (^an F. Coulter(M^'27) Cup. Ckirdon Smith (AI '61) re ceived third place overall. This award is for the most outstanding Graduate Brother. We here at Alpha Iota '92 Qass. If any of you know of any Iowa State student who is interested please write the Rush Chair, Jeremy consider Brother Smith a winner and thank him for all Ferry ('93), here at the Chapter House. the hard work he has done. The final award given was to Brian Heintz(AI '91). Brother Heintz received a Graduate Scholarship to pur sue his degree in Optometry. We have already start^ to rush men for our Spring \r\nSPOTLIGHT Eric Kvam William Pyle A.l. '91 A I. '67 Scott G. Van Scoy ('93) One of the advantages for a graduate brother living in Ames is that he has the chance to see the house change C. F. Conover ('93) Balancing a collegiate career and being President of a Fraternity is a tough assignment, but it is one that Erie over time. This is true for Brother William "Pierre" Pyle Kvam (AI '91) relishes. Brother Kvam is currently at the ('67). mid-point of his tenure as President here at Alpha Iota. He has accomplished a lot of the goals set for himself When Brother Pyle began pledgeship here at Alpha Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, the Vietnam War and the cabinet in the first half year. The improved gen was in its early stages. However, it wasn't until his jun eral upkeep of the (Fhapter House; a functioning commit ior year that it became prominent. Also, the Civil Rights tee structure; better Graduate relations; and a relieved fi nancial situation are some of his major accomplishments. Movement was a large factor of his freshman to junior years, because the chapter had to prove there was no dis crimination. That is when the "FIJI Man" began to be Goals to complete this semester include; improved com munity service, more emphasis on academics, and im thought to be offensive; however, life still went on at the proved in-house organization. Brother Kvam has worked his way through the com FIJI house. mittee structure to his current post. He has served on the come erased from the Phi Gam books because it was close. He called them "Survivalists", because, "It was Rush Committee and then later as a Fall Rush Chairman He was also the last Little Sister Chairman, before it like your class was against the rest of the world." They were always trying to live the "easy life," yet the "Guer was dropped by the International Fraternity. Kvam made great strides in improving this former program and rilla Warfare" amongst the pledges and the actives hin dered their deviant behavior. Once a brother, life improving sorority relations. Activities outside of school also take a lot of Kvam's seemed to be never ending. Brother Pyie's fondest memory time. He is a member of the Young Entrepreneurs and the was the notorious FIJI Annex, which does not exist today. ISU Accounting Qub. Both of them are related to his Ac counting major. He is also a Private First Qass in the As with most pledge classes. Brother Pyle's was very He said many strange activities such as the "Veishea lawn displays" and huge water fights between the chap United States Army Reserves. He did not take part in ter house and the annex went on constantly and "for every the Persian Gulf War, but was on alert and ready to con pledge and active it was a very special place in its own tribute. right." Brother Pyle Continued On Page Three Kvam's plans after his May 1992 graduation are to ei ther obtain his M.B.A at the University of Iowa Gradu ate School or to apply for a position in the work force. Wherever he goes he will take the valuable experience of his Presidency and the qualities that he gained at Phi Gamma Delta. \r\nf!il(S IEl9(SI9Q^ Greetings Graduate Brothers. It was a scorcher here this Summer, hut at least it quit raining. I guess Brother Gordon Smith ('61) can postpone building that Ark he talked of(and leading us undergraduates in two by two!) Speaking of Brother Smith, what a tremendous asset he is to Alpha lota. Without his and Brother Lynn Schroeder's ('76) contributions, this Chapter would not be half the Chapter we have become. I arrived at the House this summer to find that Brother Smith and Chapter President Eric Kvam ('91) had just finished installing a brand new ceiling in the dining room and kitchen. This is the first time that the ceiling tiles have been replaced in nine years. They have also cleaned both rooms top to bottom and scoured the ap pliances. Brother Smith has also started work on replac ing the floor in the Paddle (Pool) Room. Once this is fin ished it will go along great with the painting done this past Spring. Along the lines of painting, Brother Smith has also continued his quest to repaint all of the rooms in Through Brother Pyle's years here at Alpha Iota, he was one of the "infamous" waiters. Recording Secretary, took pictures for house parties throughout the Greek sys tem, which is who he earned the name,"Photo Joe." Brother Pyle graduated in March '69 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Operations. With the de sire to fly, and the likelihood of being drafted. Brother Pyie inlisted in the United States Air Force. In 1974, he recieved an honorable discharge. The following Spring he entered the family business, jyie fJiato. He resides here in Ames with his wife, two daughters and stepson. From '80 to '83, Brother Pyle was on our Board of Chapter Advisors. In addition, he is a helicopter pilot for the Iowa Army National Guard since the Fall of '88. When asked about his overall attitude toward the chapter. Brother Pyle stated,"In my personal development, the five years in the fraternity created the desire to graduate and get a degree. Ultimately, the Alpha Iota Chapter, gave and still gives, an atmosphere which makes a per son change, grow,and contribute to society." the House. Brother Schroeder has been working diligently on the "great outdoors" around the House. The purple clemantis is in full bloom and really adds color to the brick exterior. He has also planted a dozen new shrubs and added more If any of you are in town, please stop by the House. The big Homecoming game versus Oklahoma State,is October 26. Please plan to be in attendance. Our lawm display plans to be incredible and the Cyclones have a good shot grass seed to thin areas; which have taken off with all of this moisture. He has also managed to keep ahead of the weeds in all of the newly created shrub and flower beds. The Mother's Qub has donated a brand new composite case. It is complete with a plexiglass front, wood exteri or, and a light to illuminate the inside. They have also donated half of the money used to purchase our new Mac intosh computer and printer. They have established a long term goal of furnishing a study room. The work just continues around here. It is beginning to look like University Avenue around Iowa State Fair time. Projects for work week included exterior painting enlarging the volleyball pit, replacing bench planks in ing very hard lately, but he has begun to worry us. Just re cently he was telling your Editor to relate to him as "You would to your own Grandfather". I wonder if Brother Smith realizes that he is one year younger than my Fa ther? Alas, I guess that is what age and senility does to a the Pit, setting up the study room, general maintenance, more painting and building a dome over the parking lot. The end result will be very rewarding as the general up keep and maintenance of the House continues to improve Fraternally, at wanning the game this year. Also, on a sadder note. Brother Smith has been work man! BROTHERS,I HOPE TO SEE YOU FOR HOMECOMING!!! C.E Conover "93 since the Brothers have a renewed interest in the care of the house. We have men here who care about being a FIJ1, not just living in "a house". Alpha lota's Cabinet President Committee Chairman Eric Kvam '91 Rush Chairman Jeremy Ferry "93 Steve Bruner '92 Pig Dinner Chaiman .. Scott Van Scoy '93 Recording Secretary.. Scott Wuggazer '91 Corresponding Secretary.. Eric Bretey'93 Historian Dave Zahradniic '92 Scholarship Chairman ... Cory Dage '93 Treasurer Graduate Relations Public Relations Tim Waters '93 John Stineman '94 Brainstorm Editors... C E. Conover'93 & Scott Wuggazer '91 \r\nThe Alpha Iota Association of Phi Gamma Delta Invites You and Your Guests to an Open House and Buffet at 325 Ash Avenue for Homecoming 1991 Saturday, October 26, 1991 9:30 a.m. thru 11:30 p.m. Phi Gamma Delta 325Ash A venue Ames^ Iowa 50010 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit #16 Ames,Iowa \r\nSeptember 1991 Dear FIJI Grad: Greetings Graduate. This is your second and final letter about the Homecoming Activities on October gOth. So far, it looks to be a real fun week-end. As mentioned in the last letter, Oklahoma State will be this year's Homecoming opponent. During the morning we will be hosting the 2nd Annual Graduate Brothers' Homecoming Buffet. This year we will be honoring the Classes of '61 & '76 for their 30th & 15th anniversaries. There will be plenty of food for you and your family, so bring them with you and show them where you lived during your college years and share some of those great memories with them. After the Cowboys are humiliated by the Cyclones, it will be time for a little friendly competition of Graduates Vs. Undergraduates in a flag football game. In order to obtain group seating for the Homecoming Football Game, we will need you to forward the below form with a check for $18.00, per ticket. We will purchase as many tickets as we have orders for so that you can be seated with your family and college buddies. There will also be an evening cookout at the FIJI House, followed by an afterhours party. The buffet and cookout are free to all FIJI Graduates and their immediate family. Please join us and tour the FIJI House for a great day of Iowa State Festivities. The schedule of events follow: 9:30 to 11:30 Buffet at FIJI House 1:00 to 4:00 Oklahoma State Vs. Iowa State 4:30 to 5:30 Flag Football Game (Towers Field) 6:30 to 7:30 Cookout at FIJI House If there are any other football games at Iowa State that you would like to attend, we can purchase them for you at $18.00 each, except for Iowa which is $23.00 (If available). Also, if you already have tickets and plan on attending any of the FIJI events, please let us know so that we can finalize our arrangements for you. Please fill out the following form and return by October 10th. We are looking forward to having you back at the FIJI House and reminiscing with your College Brothers. Name: Address:. City/State/Zip: Phone Number: Number of Homecoming Tickets Number planning on attending Buffet: i to: Please mail to: Class Of: at $18.00 = $ Cookout:. PHI GAMMA DELTA Tim Waters - Home Football Games - 9/07 Eastern Illinois 9/14 Iowa PHI GAMMA DELTA 10/05 325 Ash Avenue 10/26 Oklahoma State Ames, Iowa 11/09 Kansas State 11/23 Colorado 50010 Total Oklahoma