mmmwmm Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Vol. LXII No. 1 THE BRAINSTORM PRGSIOeOT S CeTTGR Dear Graduate Brothers, As a newly elected president, I fail to find the job of writing the "president's message" an easy one. I could, as past presidents have done, list chronologically all of Alpha lota's monumental achievements of the past quar ter, and bore you to tears (Don't get me wrong, we had a very respectable quarter, but boring nonetheless.) I chose, rather, to look to the future. The next year will be very crucial for Alpha lota. As president, I have set a number of goals for myself as well as the house. One of our current priorities is rush. We wi ll have graduated a With the school year starting earlier, the Interfraternity Coun great now. We must turn the responsibility for the physical number of men at the end of the cil has been forced to move the week of formal rush to one later plant back over to the alumni. school year and will, therefore, be in a position that requires us to pledge 35 good men. This will give us one of the largest pledge classes in the house's history. The names of any Iowa State bound young men who you could recommend would surely be appreciated I might also point out that the summer of 1981 will bring to a close the quarter system at Iowa State. This will also cause vast changes in fra ternity rush as we know it today. in the school year, to be held during the semester itself. This will serve to make the role of rush even more demanding than it now is. Anothei challenge facing the men at 325 Ash is improving our communications with you, the graduate. It is no secret that one of the main purposes of gradu ate relations is to aquire finan cial support for the Alpha lota physical plant. The time has come when we can no longer In conjunction with the two aforementioned priorities, we will be looking ahead to our annual Christmas Party, Purple Carter, Veishea, Creek Week, and most importantly. Pig Din ner. These should keep us busy for a while, and make a promise for an exciting five months. If any of you would like to contact me for any reason, I would like to say that I would appreciate your comments and criticisms, and look forward to hearing from you turn to our Mother's Club for additional support to make up for our lack of ability to commu nicate and obtain support from you Our needs are just too ,^ERCE! Fraternally Michael, Cambron, Pres. LlTTCe SISTGRS PIG OINOGR CeTTGR Fall quarter saw the Ladies of the Black Diamond busier than ever. In addition to their quarterly Ice Cream Social and a Box Lunch Social this quarter, the two highlights of the quarter were the tapping of new pledges and election of new officers A very successful rush this quar ter, including rush dates of bowling, roller-skating, an FAG, and a treasure hunt, culminated in the tapping of ten excellent newwomen: J ulie Bates, Donna Reed, Sue Hamilton, Brenda Fortune, Heather Gofer, Misty Bittner, Darcie Lucas, Meloney Moore, Lisa Anderson, and Kathy Kinzie The newly elect ed officers are as follows Ann Barrett, president; Jenny Pfau, treasurer, Annette Cole, secre tary; Jan Haas, social chairman, Ann Love, pledge trainer, and Lori Fisher, informal rush. With a new administration and ten new women, the little sisters are continuing the fine tradition of being one of the best programs on campus, and look forward to a banner year Dear Brothers, Spring is approaching, and once again it is time for you to make plans for our annual Norris Pig Dinner This years festivities begin Friday, March 14 with registra tion beginning at noon. Once again, the Gateway Center will be the location of the traditional for our 72nd Pig Dinner The undergraduate chapter is optimisticly looking forward to a large turnout. Remember, Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone Take time out now to reserve this weekend so you can enjoy it later Pig Roast The committee has been working hard to ensure the success and utmost enjoyment We'll be in touch PFRCE' Craig King Andy Smith \r\nTHE BRAINSTORM PAGE 2 eOITOR'S CeTTOR IS published quarterly as a service to the graduates and friends of Alpha lota of Phi Camma Delta EDITOR Doug Potter CONTRIBUTORS: Doug Potter '79, Trent Smith '79, Jon Peters '82. Mike Cambron '81, Tim Ball '81, David Ceisler '81, Anne Barrett. Dear Brothers, Yes, this year we have a new look. But the changes are far more than cosmetic. One major column, however, with only one a quarter And of course, there addition is our Brainstorm Inter ever. There is a return form included in this issue. Please view section. This year we will be interviewing all seven Archons, as well as Bill Zerman (Michigan '49), the Executive director; and both the Assistant Directors, of Chapter Services and of Programs. We will have three interviews each quarter except for spring, when we will have four. Also in the spring issue, we will have a summary article condensing and correl ating the major viewpoints of all of the interviews. The questions asked each will be same, and will concern the subject of fraternities in general and Phi Gamma Delta, specifically. The staff hopes that this addition will accomplish its purpose - that of keeping you informed better on the larger fraternity issues and PRESIDENT Mike Cambron trends. TREASURER Jim Kelly RECORDING SECRETARY Pete Delanolt CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Chris Wichman In addition, we will continue with the Spotlight Graduate HISTORIAN Bruce Kielhorn Fred Waring, Stephens,8 p.m. November 24 First Home Basketball Game Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2, 7-9 "Vanities," ISU Theater, Fisher, 8 p.m. December 4 Isaac Stern, Violinist December 11 Mozart, Muffins & Marmalade, Octagon,8 p.m. December 16 First Home Gymnastics Meet January 6 January 4-6 Feb. 27, March 2-3 February 24-25 ISU Basketball vs Nebraska [Televised 1 p.m.] Madrigal Dinner, M.U.,6:30 p.m. Big Eight Basketball Playoffs Big Eight Wrestling Tournament March 8-10 NCAA Wrestling Championships LOST eROTOGRS I hose brothers are those for which we have no correct address If you have any information (oncerning their address or anything else, please send It to Publ it ations Chairman Alfiha !ot