PHI Rho Alpha Chapter VPI&SU Blacksburg, VA FALL ISSUE '80 (703)552-4251 RUSH!!! RUSH!!! RUSH!!! RUSH!!f RUSH!!! RUSH!!! RUSH!!! RUSH!!! Winter Quarter Rush Dates RUSH!!! RUSH!!! RUSH!5! RUSH!!! RUSH!!! RUSH!!! RUSH!!! RUSH!!! January 13 Tuesday 16 Friday 23 Friday Thanks to everyone who has visited Rho Alpha this Fall, as you have helped with Rush, especially the "not for College days alone" theme of our fraternity. We have started a Phi Gam Friday here at Tech, with a theme party every Friday night. We had a huge success on Halloween with Delta Zeta sorority. We are looking to bigger and better things such asi December 6 "Christmas Party" January 17 "Squire's Dance" That's right!!! On Jan. 17» we will have a party, concert, dance in Squires Large Ballroom. This is in the middle of Rush, and will be the biggest thing we do this year. Please write and encourage us. We need all the moral support you can give. The total cost will be close to $500.00. All profits will be given to charity. This will be advertised in the Collegiate Times, the works. BIG TIME!J! Perge* Fraternally, Robbie Phelps Rush Chairman Editor's Note: Complete Mail Listing On Center liay-.oat \r\nPRESIDENT'S Report: The past year has seen many changes and improvements in our Chapter. We initiated fourteen new members, We have reorganized the Treasury. There have been many House improvements including increasing the capacity of the House to nine by the addition of a new room and we have rented all the available spaces for the first time in several years. We placed first in scholarship among the fraternities Spring Quarter. In recognition of our efforts, National has awarded us fourth in the Condon Cup (Most Improved Chapter). This is an honor we are all proud of and one we would like to maintain. The forthcoming year is very important to the Chapter. We must initiate another "large pledge class in order to increase our Chapter size and to continue to meet all our debts. It would also help to improve our campus relations. Presently, twenty-four undergraduates have returned to school of which eight are expected to graduate at the end of the school year. Fall Rush produced only one pledge but was still a successful Rush because of a large number of serious freshmeni candidates. The Brothers are working hard and will work even harder as Winter Rush approaches, but we would like to ask for your graduate support at Rush again this year, teany of last years initiates state that the presence of graduates at the Rush parties was an important factor in their choice of Phi Gam. With this in mind, we have organized Winter Rush so that it will be possible for the graduates to attend. With your support, this year will be even better than last. Perge1 .fraternally, Richard B.-Gass Chanter President HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS This Summer several major House improvement projects occurred. Early in the summer, Rick Gass increased the occupancy of the house by adding a new single room upstairs in the old "Waffle" area. Nine Brothers are now living in the House. All of the extra rent will of course be used to pay back house payments. Andy Stowasser deserves our very special thanks and appreciation for coming down several weekends to paint the House. Despite limited graduate support, Andy and the Brothers living in Blacksburg painted much of the outside of the House. The porch will be the last major painting project before cold weather sets in. Four of the Brothers .rooms were also painted a few days before classes began. The room in the basement was substantially improved with the addition of a plasterboard ceiling and extensive electrical work. Much of the House needs rewiring simply because of its age, but this will require a professional electrician. More about this at the BCA meeting Pig Dinner. Perge* Fraternally, Jim Dunyak House Chairman \r\nFINANCE: Finances have been good for the Fall Quarter here at fech. Bill East has been sending money fairly regularly. The "Deficit King", Danny Kallick, made a $300.00 contribution towards the elimination of that illustrious title. At the time of this report (Oct. 31,1980), only seven undergraduates owe more than $30.00 and furthermore, only three owe more than $100.00. That is far from perfect, but it is better than normal. Fraternally, James V. Carvajal Perge' Chapter Treasurer WHERE ARE YOU??? We have and are presently maintaining a computerized address list of all graduates. However, there are many graduates for whom we still have no current addresses. If anyone can help us locate these graduates, or if "you yourself are moving, please let us know. Fraternally, John Adamo 'Perge' Corr. Sec. "MISSING" GRADUATES Brad Abrams Mole Ames Andy Bailey John Beach ,Dick Brushwood Tom Coghill Jim Copeland Steve Darnsey Todd Davis John Deleware 'Jim Doss Carl Fastabend Denny Grim Eric Hamilton Bruce Hearn Peter Hessler -Doug Hill Jack Huock Randy Jackson Phil Jessop Glenn Jones Mike Jones Don Kawecki George Lawrence Dan Little Mike Mays John McSwain Scott Mohun Bernie Morrissey Darrell Oaks Larry Philips Joe Poteat Dave Priest Phil Rager Gary Reed Pat Rimes C.Hunter Russell Bob Salter Dave Sands Jim Sharpe Doug Shields Steve Shufflebarger Wally Smith Marvin Snyder Karl Solterer Eddie Sparkman Paul Thomas Tucker Thompson Skip Umstead Phil Wiltshire Winslow Zelliff UoMoOoCo This year "Snakehead", a.k.a. James Carvajal, ran for Ugly Man On Campus. In a joint effort between Phi Gam and Delta Zetas, we managed only to take second place. Camp Easter Seals gained $23^.00 from our accounts. Sig Sps bought first with a $430.00 write-off. NEW LITTLE SISTERS: Danette Barrett Sharon Beardsley Leslie Brown Kelly Heaid Tammy Martin Tammy Moore Laurie White- \r\nTHE NORRIS PIG DINNER As we all know, Pig Dinner was held at Tom Terrifies on May 9- Attendence was about 90 graduate and undergraduate Brothers. We heartily thank Jim Jessie for his inspirational speech. It is always a pleasure to be able to have a National speaker for our annual event. For those of you who missed the spectacle, Harold "Nasty" Jones and Michael O'Brien were named Graduate and Undergraduate Brothers Of The Year, respectively. Following the presentation, the Brothers and their dates began someserious partying, topped by Nasty's "Marine Corp" impersonation (with the gracious use of Steve Jones' gear). We're looking forward to some more good times and some more graduates to thouroughly enjoy the next Annual Frank Nbrris Dinner. The date has been established and is: • MAY 9 • so make plans now to attend. There will be a meeting of the BCA in Squires Student Center at 10:00am that day. Exact place has not been set yet, but the Information Desk will be aware of the room come Spring. Pig Dinner cost this year is tentatively $15«00 per person. Formal Invitations will be going out this Winter. We hope to see all of you this Spring. Perge' . JON PARKER Rho Alpha . . EXPERIENCES 132nd EKKLESIA On August 12-16, I had the honor of attending the 132nd Ekklesia held at Opryland in Nashville,Term. Some of the more important things that were decided at the Ekklesia ares Chapter chains are now considered ritual material and are prohibited from public display as was prior practice with some of the western Chapters, people may now be pledged and initiated posthumously if they meet the proper requirements. On the lighter side of the Ekklesia, social stunts included the swim in the hotel pool at 4 am Wednesday? the swim in the hotel fountain at 4 am Friday; and the wonderful hangover everyone had Saturday morning. My roommates were from the University of California at Riverside. I discovered that Fiji's from the West can drink aa well as Fiji's from the East. However, I found that I could retain my intelligence longer.(?) All in all, it was a great Ekklesia and I plan on attending the next one in Montreal. Fraternally, Jonathan Parker Psi pledge Class Perge* ''Winter 1980 _ : \r\nSPORTS: Sports for the Fall Quarter have not been bad. Turnout has improved and we seem to be getting more competitive all the time. Football this year has been changed to strictly Noncontact. The game is basically a Razzle-Dazzle flickerball. And to prove that Phi. Gam has style, wit and coordination, the first game produced one broken nose and a dislocated hip. However dismal the record looks (0-^-), Phi Gam managed to score at least once in every game. Volleyball has glamour in it this year. Volleyball been bery, bery good to us. Right at this moment we are looking at play-off spots in Co-Rec and Power. Jungleball has been left to those who wish for fun and not fame. Individual sports this Quarter include a daring try by Scott Weber in Field-goal Kicking, a noble attempt at Jarts by Tim Morris and a stab by Danny Kallick at Basketball Free-throws. Definitely not forgotten here are our two Tennis Pros. John Adamo is in the finals of the Fraternity Men's and, teamed with Little Sister Sally Harris, made it to the Semis of Co-Rec. Sally Harris made it to the finals of the Women's Division where she made a gallant effort, coming up just short of a win. Winter Sports will include: Basketball, and Innertube Water Polo. We are fired up to make a name for Phi Gam! COMMUNITY SERVICE: Recently Rho Alpha formed a Community Services Committee. Any Brothers and graduates willing to make a tax-deductible contribution to Charity are heartily encouraged to do so through the Committee. Any suggestions as to fundraising projects and opportunities can be sent to me, Doug Frushour, at the House. Let's put some Phi Gam Spirit into it! J Our main projects so far for the future include the Rush/Dance at Squire's and UMOC for next year. We plan to start saving • now so that we may be able to recapture the plaque once more. I myself plan to be the "UGLIEST MAN THEY EVER WAS!!!!" Chip in and be part of the Purple Power. CONGRATULATIONS!! ! Slightly late, but better than never, we here at Rho Alpha welcome to the world the baby daughter of Doug and Patsy Painter. ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST .. Here is the latest list of Brothers who have joined in the bond of marriage since the last newsletter: Robert Dunn & Lindey Charles Radford & Pat Dan Robl & Debbie Mike Guilfoyle & Janice Vil Vaitas & Janet Steve Debevoise & Cheryl and a latest list of those who plan to: Rick Gass & Sally John Adamo & Sharon Danny Kallick & Sara John Beach & Jane iHarold Jones & Left-hand \r\nDONATIONS: We here at Rho Alpha would like to extend our thanks to the following Graduate Brothers who have given us donations in the form of dollar contributions and/or House furnishings* Howard C. Canada III Ward Follette Bill Jordan Bill Latane Chuck Radford Andy Stowasser Vil Vaitas GRADUATE NEWS: Howard C. Canada III was named Fireman-Of-The-Year for the Richmond area. Kent Bathurst has graduated from graduate school at Michigan State with an MBA. He is now working for Arthur Anderson & Co in Detroit. Tom Matacia is in the Airforce as an Airman Firstclass. Bill East made his debut with the St. Bernard Parish Community Theatre in their production of "GREASE." He is working for the Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans,La. Steve Debevoise was commissioned in the Navy on Oct. 10, 1980 and is now at flight school in Florida. He and Little Sister Cheryl Slinkard are married and living near the base in Milton, Fla. Chuck Arturo is working for Exxon in Baton Rouge,La. Mike O'Brien is living at home and working for Allied Van Lines in an honest-to-God marketing position. Also, the new, cleanshaven, slenderized version looks like a 15 year-old. Bill Echelburger and "Swede" Erikson are alive and well and still purple in Richmond, Va. Jeff Whipple is working for Price-Waterhouse in Denver,Co. Ward Follette is planning a safari to Kenya in the near future. Imagine playing Rugby with a Rhino. Scrum!J!!! Fred Munson is working in Pittsburgh for Westinghouse on a government contract in the nuclear division. Robbie Phelps says hello to little Kelly Vaden. Howard Canada, Bill Watts, Ed Weeks, Rabbit Dunn, Rick Vaden, and Bill Schelburger showed Robbie Phelps, Mike Rooney, Jon Parker, Ed "Beach-music" Hardell, a Pledge(Ephry Kaplan) and a Rush (Mike Suit) a great time in Richmond the w< ;i of the Richmond/Tech Football Scrimmage. T~ \r\nGRADUATE INFORMATION SHEET NAME(including aliases) ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER IN THE SPACE BELOW, WRITE DOWN ANY FACTS THAT YOU'D LIKE US OR THE OTHER GRADUATES TO KNOW. PLEASE INCLUDE THINGS SUCH AS WHERE YOU'RE WORKING, WHAT YOU'VE BEEN DOING LATELY, WHAT YOU THINK OF THE CHAPTER OR OF THE NEWSLETTER, VISITING HOURS AT YOUR PRISON, ETC. FEEL FREE TO WRITE ANYTHING THAT YOU WANT TO. IF YOU NEED ANY MORE SPACE.TO SAY SOMETHING, TYPE. IT OR PRINT IT NEATLY ON THE BACK OF A $10 OR $20 BILL AND SEND-IT TO US WITH THIS INFORMATION SHEET. WE HAVE A SPECIAL FILE FOR NOTES SUCH AS THESE AND WE WILL PROCESS IT IMMEDIATELY. PERGE» ~7 \r\nPLEDGES' CORNER: Rho Alpha TAKES 4th IN CONDON CUP My name is Bphry Chiam Kaplan. I am a sophomore majoring in Engineering. My pledge period here at Phi Gam began almost one month ago. Pledging has been wild and the Brothers are great. Their advice has been truly helpful. I look forward to the time when I may become a Brother of Phi Gamma Delta. This past year proved very fruitful for FIJI. The 132nd Ekklesia brought forth a fourth place in the Herbert T. Condon, Sr. Cup. This award is given to the Chapter with the greatest all-around improvement. Rho Alpha is" proud to be "so recognized and will continue to march onward and upward. Rho Alpha Chapter Phi Gamma Delta 202 Church St. Blacksburg, Va. 24060 JOHN MILLER 109 OLD HICKORY POINT GREENSVILLE, S. C. 29607 8