Noit Alpha Iota JAn JACj}fia Iota TuBCication December, 1998 mm. "Afraternity is an association of men, seCectecCin their coCCege days By democraticj>rocesses, Because of their adherence to common ideals and aspirations. Out of their association arises apersonaC reCation -which By Reece Roggentien '01, Editor-in-Chief Dear Brothers, It appears that another semester has slid by us again. Though it seems that those fifteen weeks get a little shorter every time we go through them, the graduate and undergraduate brothers of Alpha lota are always making sure that new duties house as a whole a better, more ask that the graduate brothers efficient place. send New things are always hap pening at Alpha Iota, and we will always be glad to accept graduates' help and comments (interested in the Greek sys tem) they may know that will be attending ISU in the fu ture. This is a big help as it can bring men in to Phi Gamma Delta that we may fishCy seek to ad- names of men have otherwise overlooked. tfie seasons cfiange,so does 325 and old traditions are con makes them unseC- us stantly managed. As the seasons change, so Concerning Brainstorm, any interesting stories, pho tos, personal notes, news clippings, or articles you may have you can send to Alpha vance one another does 325 Ash. A lot has been about such things. From rush to Iota anytime. We'll attempt in the arts of Cife done this semester around the Brainstorm, the graduates are and to add, to the house. Along with actual physical improvements to the the ones who can lend the most to publish as many of these things as possible. The gradu formatinstruction of the cottege curriciduni, the cuC- house itself, the brothers have been busy creating new guidelines for making the helpful hand. As rush is a key factor to our success as a chapter at Iowa State, we would again like to ates are our greatest resource for news and information. (Continued on page 4) ture andcharacter which men acquire By contact with greatpersonaCities, i or when admitted to partnership in great traditions." -J^CM'ton D. Haker Johns J-topkins 92 IVashington and Lee '94 A sight wc haven't seen in a while — the lawn covered in snow — due Brother Matt Bums '01 poses with the FIJI to the unseasonably warm November and December temperatures this Christmas tree. vear in Iowa. IMPORTANT: TaBCe of Contents... From Now On, Please Send All Graduate Infonnation to: tKouse Corporation .-News Page 2 graduate iMotes Page 3 'Purple Legionnaire's Letter Page 4 Old Pictures Page 5 PHI GAMMA DELTA, C/O BRAINSTORM 325 ASH A \ ENUE AMES,IOWA 50014-7615 And check out our Website: wwvv.mebbs.com/isufiji \r\nBrainstorm S\^fia Iota "BoarcCof 'Directors: Dick DavicCson Tom I-CanCey JAdam JacoBs StefJCranovicB Da-ve J^Cetcker Lynn SckroecCer Mike Stevens By Lynn Schroeder 76 This last summer, several projects were begun to improve the chapterhouse. Masonry work was completed on the Ash and Knapp entrances. The two chimneys were rebuilt from just below the roofline on up. The modeled kitchen with was new re cabi Jim Trij)Cett nets, TurjyCe Some of the exterior light fixtures were replaced. Safety and security should flooring, iresiliisrti;' counters, and a rebuilt dishwasher. Legionnaire: 'Brandon Boone Section Ckief: The fireplace in the formal room coming tailgate. It also ers, plumbing, electrical All of these projects were shepherded by Jim helps us to do projects like the kitchen remodeling. House Corp. finances are currently stable. The and other incidental, but Triplett '56 (The Board V. P.). 1 would like to thank Board Treasurer Stef Kra- Jim for all of his efforts novich '90) are for the last devote about 21% to taxes, about 18% to insuranee, "Bfouse Corp. 55% of our income is tied finances are currently staBle.' to fixed costs, conversely, be enhanced. numbers (provided by (Yes, he was seen putting in some late night hours to Mike LAwadd, Minnesota get projects finished). Getting the dishwasher repaired was a nightmare. The chapter had to eat off Ckajyter Officers: MickaeCJCCiegC AViCCiam HeynoCds AVesCey Murdoch Heece Hoggentien Brian Moore would like to thank them for their patience and will ingness to be flexible. The graduate dues pro gram is being retooled. Mike Stevens '77 has been working hard along with Wes Cole '62. This annual program pays for the Brainstorm and the Home- 3. With our current rent income of $1,520 per undergraduate, per year, times forty brothers, we and 8-16% on repairs. 47- 45-53% is for ments. complete fiscal year. From March '97 through Febru ary '98 the figures are: 1. Property taxes = $13,000; property insur ance = about $10,000. 2. Miscellaneous re pairs were $8,650 and have annually ranged from $510,000. This covers repairs and purchases of appli ances, furnaces, water heat 4. This past summer saw projects for chimney and cost masonry repairs $7,800; for the kitchen remodeling $25,000; and lighting and electrical work $1,200. It has been a goal to keep about one year's worth hand of fixed for costs on emergencies (Continued on page 5) Brainstorm 'Edi tor-in-Chief available major repairs and improve of paper plates for several weeks into the semester. I ongoing expenses. Reminder: Beece Hoggentien Start making plans to attend the 91st Annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner, which will be held April 10, 1999. \r\nBrainstorm ^fraternity... Graduate loformatiou and Note§ is ofsiicfi Some of the latest news from the graduates character that after men have Ceft coCCege they cCeCight to renew their own youth hy continued association with it and to Bring II their richest ex- jyeriences Back to the younger .A rough old photo that was found recently Neil M. Goodman '62 and Jack Hawkins '67, fonner tain for the future. I cannot his wife, Judy, have two children, Ellen and Marcia. Alpha Iota president, re plied to a letter sent about pledge at this time but have sent a gift. Good luck with He is involved the fund-raising campaign your 100 year celebration. with the Chamber of Commerce and to establish three endow Lions Club International. Brother Goodman, a for ments mer recording secretary and house manager, has recently helped out with the new Delta colony at the University of E\ansville in Indiana. He writes, "It was a great experience with a great group of men." Brother for Alpha Hawkins Iota. writes generation in jyartjpayment of the deBt which Fraternally yours, Jack Hawkins about the letter, "Great let ter, great ideas, great proj ect. I am 'pledged out' right now. New church, new grandchildren, etc. More important is the fact lies the best of luck for the that my health, both physi holidays and cal and financial, is uncer 1998-1999. theyfeeC themseCves to Perge!" owe to the We wish all the brothers of Alpha Iota and their fami fraternityfor what it gave winter of them in their formative years." "Brothers who have lived but who now have gone to heaven' We have received news since the last issue that the following brothers have Ron Andersen '72 passed away on July 29, -SNewton T>. 1998 at the age of 49. "Baker passed away: These men will be missed by the many Ronald E. Copeland '28 passed away on people whose lives they influenced — their September 4, 1998 at the age of 96. families and friends, and their brothers in Phi Gamma Delta. Correction: A brother was misidentified in the last issue of Brainstorm. In a picture (front page). Brother Parks should be Brother Harker '43. We regret the error. Johns dCojykins 1892, yVashington and Lee 1894 \r\nBrainstorm the Purple Le|nonoaire "Jheforces By Brandon M. Boone '95 men no longer bear the sole responsibility for the out tfiat fiave Dear Brothers: Been 1998 has proven to be very greatest in graduate chapter. Although they have taken steps to improve in all areas of the chapter, there are still great The difficult my Cife have Been Qo(£aYicC the coSege Jratermty that mo(c(jecC fall for semester the of under obstacles ahead. The most important challenge facing the undergraduates is mem bership. Currently, there are 39 brothers living in the chap ter house. As many of you are a\vare, this is just over half-capacity. With no spring pledge class to speak of, this leaves the undergraduates with the burden of a large summer recruitment effort. In response to the chal lenge, the chapter has taken it upon themselves to re structure their recruitment me. process. The greatest change is that the recruitment chair- Spring/Fall(continued) (Continuedfrom page I) Tfiomas HiCey MarsHaCC, yice Tresident oftHe llnitecCStates If there are any graduate brothers doing outstanding things that would be inter esting to other graduates, drop us a line. It would be great to see a graduate come. The workload is spread through a committee system and the entire chap ter has mandatory hours to devote to the recruitment effort each week. The de sired result is to have a re cruitment process that is more organized and effi cient, and we are confident it will result in the largest fall pledge class Alpha lota has seen in many years. Recruitment is the most obvious deficiency in the chapter's operation; how- Brandon Boone chapter is the massive amount of turnover among the undergraduate mem bers. In order to combat this effort, I would like to see a "Ifwe asgraduate trrothers do not take cnvnersfiip in the futtire ofthe chapter, hcnv Board of Chapter Advisors program revitalized. The time commitment for these positions would be mini ever, the chapter consis tently struggles in other areas as well. The primary mal, and I truly believe it would create consistency and stability in the chapter. (Continued on page 6) force behind the inconsis tency of the undergraduate If you have any comments or suggestions about any thing concerning the chap ter, you can feel free to email, call, or write us at anytime — The addresses are on the front page. We welcome suggestions and enjoy reading comments and notes from graduates. spotlight become a regular feature in Brainstorm. Thanks to all the gradu Tfii Qamma DeCta ates who have already sent responses and information yVaBasfi 1873 this semester, and a thank you to those who wrote articles this semester. r A couple of the "new" guys helping to renovate women's head. \r\nBrainstorm Tin Tacts Brothers, vt"" 'W i.: LT project of updating the local history books of our chapter. This has not been done since 1969 -Current number of comjmters in the 2AC- y " n My name is Nick Arthur and 1 am taking on the j)ha Iota fIJI house: 16 -IKumher of comjmters i' in the lA^ha Iota fIJI V house in 1958: 0 when Charles Ebann wrote the -Current jjercentage of current version. 1 am ask men in the house that ing all brothers who have any information about this jyfay guitar: 21% -Current number of good guitar jiCayers in chapter's history to send it to me at 325 A.sh. This may be anything from copies of newspapers to A picture of the west side of an icy 325 Ash after the fire of January 15, 1982. This picture was taken from what is now the parking area. the house: DehatahCe your own personal recol lections of what has taken place during the past forty to fifty years. Anything -doj) three states most JA0yha Iota graduate that you can contribute will be greatly appreci brothers Cive in: ated. first:Icrwa Second Idinois Thank you. Third: CaCifomia -ffumher of graduates/ undergraduates with Nick Arthur "01 the Cast name Smith or Perge! Johnson:26 The old pool table after the fire. The door near the left opens up to what is now the laundry room. -fNumher of fIJI's re siding in— Des Moines:34 Omaha: 19 lAmes: 17, j>Cus the un (Cmuimied from page 2) want to be going into debt volunteered to replace some of the grates covering at this time. We did not (currently about S24,000). We wish we could afford right now. We also thought the window wells. to do more, but the chapter that the launch of our en needs to rush more men dowment If any of you are inter ested in volunteering for before that can happen. At the annual meeting back in March, several brothers suggested a major would preclude trying to your chapter, we do a renovation drive con brothers willing to serve on currently. the Corp. Board and the Board of Chapter Advisors. If the Corp. Board interests you, contact me. If the BCA piques your interest, drive this fall Brother Dave Fletcher renovation and fund cam '84 is going to do room paign. The Board has dis check-outs this semester. It cussed this and had de cided that smaller projects being done each year (and helps the Board to assess the undergraduates for damages beyond normal paid in cash) are preferable wear and tear. He has also need contact P.L. Brandon Boone '95. dergraduate chajyter (According to 1997 memhershijj directory) -Tercentage of aCT fIJI's that are worthy Brothers: 100% \r\nBulk Rate Brainstorm U.S. Postage PAID Phi Gamma Delta Ames,Iowa Alpha Iota Chapter Permit No. 16 325 Ash Avenue Ames,Iowa 50014-7165 PO Box 4599 3 Lexington KY 40544-4599^ iSlpIja Sota Cljapter 1897 T 1997 Brainstorm Purple Legionnaire (continued) 'Tfie (Conlinuedfrom page 4) Remember, "Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone," and if we as graduate brothers do not take owner ship in the future of the chap ter, how can we expect its survival? Spring 1999 events at ISU and the FIJI House January 11 — Classes begin March 15-21 — Spring Break March 29-April 3 — Greek Frank Norris Pig Dinner April 16-17 —VEISHEA May 7 — End of the spring Week semester April 10 — 91 St Annual If you have any questions Qamma DeCta reguarding the status of the chapter, or are interested in serving on a Board of Chap ter Advisors, please feel free to call me at (515) 255-3460 or e-mail at Bboone6785(S)aol. com. Fraternally, Purple Legionnaire Congratulations to Rob Zeis '97 on being named Iowa State Daily Columnist of the Year. Brother wisB aCC the Zeis' enlightening columns were a staple of many ISU students and alumni's morning routine during his tenure as a columnist for The Daily. The under graduate brothers have always enjoyed Brother Zeis' spaikling personality, as have the paper's graduate readers, who've sent in numerous letters to the Robert Zeis Brandon M. Boone undergraduate Brotfiers of tfie S^.CJ}fla Iota cfiapter ofTfii paper conceming his columns. Brothers and theirfamides a safe andhapjiy hodday season.