gamma delta tk maple leaflet November 1998 75th Anniversary by Martin Hunter Chapter Historian The last gasp of Summer set the stage for what was truly a remarkable evening. As Brother after Brother assembled at 123 St. George St. the atmosphere became electric. The old haunt of Fijidom was opened for our inspection and soon story after story was recounted about school days, friendships and days gone by. The anticipation ofthe rest ofthe evening mounted as Lee Moss, Archon President and Keynote Speaker, took time to introduce himself and mix with those guests in attendance. As the celebrations moved on to Hart House a wonderful reception was waiting for us in the "Quad." As Brothers checked in, mingled and looked over memorabilia a wave of calm seemed to settle over the haU. We made it! Our Chapter was 75 years old. The founding Brothers of Phi Sigma Tau had envisioned this success, but to look back upon the great achievements of this Chapter and the tremendous leaders continmdonpagei jfisrsiiLE 3 f^ Calendar of Events Quality used Donations 4 Our Neophyte Class ^ Graduate Contact 8 Our Pledge Class 10 Norris Pig Dinner I " " \r\n75*Anniversa^ continuedfiom page 1 that Tau Kappa has produced,one may believe that those same Brothers would be truly proud of all that we have accomplished. President's Report briefremarks from Dinner Chairman, Alex The Tau Kappa Chapter is rejoicing. Rejoicing? But why? The last time you may have been in contact with the Chapter, we might have been as low as eight members with no pledges, in the rut Langford and a truly awful rendition of our of financial mismanagement, an empty house, National Anthem,dinner was served. The little or no contact with other fraternities and evening was punctuated by a boundless spirit of history and celebration, highlighted by the bringing together ofso many brothers from and International relations. The evening wasjust beginning and after some different eras in thejoy ofFraternal association. But the evening was notjust about the past, but setting the stage for the future. With the announcement ofRenaissance 80,an opportunity to preserve and enrich the future of the Chapter was established. To raise $80,000 by the 80th Anniversary ofTau Kappa,Renaissance 80 plans to allow specified tax deductible donations to the Phi Gamma Delta Foundation of Canada to be used by the Tau Kappa Building Association for necessary Chapter House renovations. An important program. Renaissance 80 will become that link from the past to the future and help ensure continuation ofthat tradition ofExcellence which is Tau Kappa at the University ofToronto. sororities, low scholarship, and poor graduate You have seen decreasing attendance at the Norris Pig Dinners, and you may have even been a contributing factor. Rightly so. Well, turn the page to today, and keep on reading. Today, we have twelve, very active Brothers and SEVEN freshmen pledges. This will bring our active roster to a more than healthy nineteen brothers. The finances have turned around and are on the way towards a healthy, stable position. The chapter house is at capacity. We have become the premiere fratemity on campus. Good grades have become our number one mandate, we have ensured the development of our graduate relations, and are a bright white star for Intemational Headquarters. How did this happen? You may have been convinced that Tau Kappa was walking the on the brink, destined to fall over the edge, well Brothers, allow me to elaborate... As previously mentioned, everyone who had the opportunity to meet our Archon President Lee Moss was eagerly awaiting his speech. Phi Gamma Delta's brightest Star did not disappoint. His open communication style, casual attitude and great love for the fraternity and beliefin its brotherhood was inspirational to all. His offthe cuff address about recruitment, values and Our Cabinet was installed in late February, and immediately thereafter tackled the problems of our debts to both Intemational and the Building Association. Justin Gallego, the Chapter Treasurer and myself created an installment note with Intemational paying down $1150.00 immediately, with the balance being paid off in $200.00 increments on a monthly payments responsibility spoke not only to the Undergraduates, but reminded all Brothers of their continuing duties and responsibilities toward the Chapter. The evening was capped off by dancing,"fraternizing" and finally a good night sleep. Thanks to all who attended and those (only 10 payments remain). that worked so hard to make the evening a Hunter quickly shifted living arrangements, including himself to free up space, resulting in a full house and a optimal revenue level. Presently, there is only one non-brother living in success. See you at the 100th! Martin Hunter, Chapter Historian and House Manager and myself restmctured the payments to the Building Association, reinstating the original payment level (increase of$200.00), and allowing another $200.00 addition for debt reduction. Brother the house, which is the lowest level since I PHI GAMMA DELTA 2 \r\nPresident's Report continuedfrom page 2 Pledged in October 1994. Ryan Blair, Corresponding BCA REPORT Secretary, Rush and Graduate Chairman, has worked Tlie year 1998 marks the 150''' anniversaiy of the Fraternity and the 75^^ annivereaj^ of the Tau Kappa Chapter at the University of Toronto. Both of these occasions were diligendy in both the areas of graduate relations and recruitment. Immediately following installment, he created a graduate e-mail list to keep grads informed about Chapter events, and encouraging their celebrated with much enthusiasm and spirit involvement. As Rush Chairman,Brother Blair The most heated topic ofdiscussion at the 150''' as early as April 1998! Due to his efforts, our events Ekklesia in Pittsbur^i was the proposed plan for alcohol-friee housing Tby die year 2000. Twenty-one chapter houses have already gone best foot forward of Chapter Recording Secretary swiftly created a rush schedule for the academic year were well attended and successful. Thanks to the alcohol-firee wd fuidier amendments to this and Social Chairman Ben Land,the Greek Community has been re-familiarized with the Great proposal will be documented in the Phi Gamma Phi Gamma Delta. We are truly the desire of the Delta women houses, and the en^y ofcampus men due to our good nature, strong character, and social adaptability. Neoph}n:e Brother Peter Kontos has done weU in his duties as Scholarship Chairman thus far. He has iostalled mandatory Study HaU for all Brothers and Pledges, ensuring our academic success. Brother Gallego and I were the undergraduate magjazine and bulletins from : Intemational. The BGA will assist Purple , Legionnaire'Mark Trenton with,airan^ng risk management seminars far the imdetigraduat^ chapter, including a presentation on alcohol awareness. The incoming imdergraduate class will he ^ven the teaching guidelines for all seminars and will conduct thein in the foture. delegates to the 150''' Ekklesia this year in Pittsburgh, Response to the Open Entrance Scholarship Pennsylvania. The impression left with the Arconate and Administration was one of high regards, and offered , to first overwhelming. ye^. students was Many of the applicants attended an open ..h^ousp BBQ ..wifli their families this past summer arid the entire scholarship process, has ^owed^ fraternity to promote itself in a veiy positiw vmy. FinaJi^s were interviewed this month and the recipient will be introduced at the Pig Dinner on December 5^ 19^18. Plans for next year's scholarship will inplude h spfihg open The unctergraduate r^s ^bolstered this year by a young and enthusia^o class. The B)dA will contimie fo have ain active role during the pledge plication process and Archon President Lee Moss's visit to Toronto for the 75'*' Anniversary ofTau Kappa was one of true Brotherhood. Tau Kappa Fiji's are only looking one way up! Please do your best to come by the house and see us, we are always glad to entertain. I hope to see aU of you at the 75''' Norris Pig Dinner so that I may hold up my word to the Pledges that Phi Gamma Delta is notfor college days alone. Until December Dear Brothers. Gregory M. White. CALENDAR OF EVENTS we hope you will be.able to meef with foem at the even^ this 3^1 md at thd Pig Dinner. Nov. 18, 1998 Grad Dinner @ Madison Nov. 26, 1998 Paint Ball Clarence KLK. Yue Dec. 18, 1998 Kris Kringle with Delta Delta Delta Jan. 10-17, 1998 Delta Week PHI GAMMA DELTA I \r\nOUALlT¥ USED DONATIONS ^ Have you got things around the house that nobody wants anymore? Put off spring cleaning more times than you can remember? Let the men of45 Madison take some quality used goods off yoxxr hands. We are always in need of: House Manager Report The house at full capacity runs with twelve tenants. The house currently as of October the 5^ has 10 tenants with the former iff having moved out ofthe house on September the 30^. The composition is 9 brothers 1 pledge and one Dinning Roona or lounging chairs boarder as of November the T'. This represents Couches the lowest boarder total in 4 years and possibly the highest revenue for the house in a very long • A vacuum • Coffee tables time. The house is currently going through a mild face Any thing else you can spare lift with money being put back in to the house for the first time in about 5 years for interior 'Your gifts are very much appreciated and we will come to your door to pick them up! If you have items to donate please call Martin Hunter, House Manager @ 921-1358 repairs. The whole house should be painted by the end of November with a fresh look ready for the Pig Dinner. Work which is also taking place is repairs to the outside eavestrophing and front fascia of the house, but on last account the work was not going well as the squirrels have done a Thank you. number on the entire roof which may result in a complete roof restoration. The house exterior is in need of painting and should be done by next year at this time. (House Manager Report continued on page 8) Our Neoi "How good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity" Psalms 133; The 1998/99 academic year welcomes eight new brothers into the fraternity ofPhi Gamma Delta, at the University of Toronto. Our you to Tau Kappa's newest Kevin B. Johnston brothers: 2"^ yr. Commerce Career ambitions: Sanitation Martin J. Hunter Engineer 4^'' yr. Social Science Career ambitions: Police Officer Kallee J. Purdon 3"^ yr. Management Career ambitions: Zoo Keeper neophytes(myself included) Daniel J. Spence display an enthusiasm that has 2°'' yr. Management Co-op enabled us to be an important part in the re-birth ofPhi Career ambitions: Pom Star Gamma Delta, at U of T, as Ryan L. Blair well as the leaders of Tau Kappa's future. 2"^ yr. History I would now like to introduce English Teacher Career ambitions: History & Keith Ka Yu Wong 3'''' yr. Economics Career ambitions: Emperor David J Bodnar 4^^ yr. Social Science Career ambitions: Teacher Peter F. Kontos 2""^ yr. Economics Career ambitions: Entertainment Lawyer \r\neffectively doubling the size ofthe chapter. PURPLE LEGIONNAIRE'S REPORT The health ofa Chapter depends on many things. It depends on Brothers, working hard collectively to achieve their common goals. It depends on recruiting solid yoimg men with good academics and positive track records in extracurricular involvement, achievement and persistence. It depends on the right mix of men both Frosh and Upperclassmen. It depends on As Purple Legionnaire I am there to guide and support their initiatives. But for inspiration and motivation they look to the graduate body as a whole. Your support and encouragement, interest and enthusiasm and history and achievements are the foundation of Undergraduate success. Phi Gamma Delta, remember, is "Not For College Days Alone." See you December 5th at the Pig Dinner. their sense of brotherhood. The Undergraduates are imder tremendous pressure to achieve and excel in all areas of fraternity life. To live up to the Founders five Mark Trenton Ideals of Friendship, Knowledge, Service, Morality and Excellence. Nobody holds them to SCHOLARSHIP REPORT task for their commitment more than I do. Setting the criteria is not the problem. Evaluating them honestly and fairly against that criteria is. It is necessarily a different chapter than those of days gone by. Society itself has changed and so must the Chapter. But I dare say that the Undergraduates are no less committed to the achievement of the Fraternities Ideals than those This year being the 75*^ anniversary of the Tau Kappa Chapter at the University of Toronto there is much enthusiasm and interest being shown in all areas ofthe fraternity. Before the school year began there was a lot of discussion about the upcoming year and how we could make ourselves and our house better. The Brothers who have come before them. Indeed, the 75th Anniversary of Tau Kappa has given this Chapter opportunity to pause and reflect, re- main topic of discussion was that of scholarship and getting the house scholastic average to move up. Lest we forget that the main reason we are focus and ignite itself into a Fiji Chapter worthy here is to excel in our studies with the of your praise and support. brotherhood helping us along the way. Recognizing the importance of a University Recently there has been an implementation of mandatory study sessions, which consist of a education, the Undergraduates have targeted Scholarship as an area of focus and improvement. They have also initiated Chapter House improvement projects which have improved living conditions at 45 Madison. They are committed to Renaissance 80, forsaking immediate "spit and polish" improvements for long term solutions for there future Brothers. The Undergraduates are committed to improved Chapter operations and efficiency, understanding that with organization comes the power to control their own destiny. The Brotherly bond is stronger then it has been in years. There is a potential for a pledge class greater the ten. three-hour period several evenings a week. Brothers and pledges are required to attend one and encouraged to make as many commitments as possible. Not surprisingly there has been an excellent turnout every week so far. Hopefully by the end of the year we will have achieved our goal of having a high scholastic "house" average. However, one thing is for sure and we have implanted some good study habits into the new up and coming brothers of our chapter. Peter F. Kontos PHI GAMMA DELTA 5 \r\nGRADUATE CONTACT TREASURER'S REPORT 'been in recent years, but we are not out of the ^ woods yet. With the consistent up keep of the Brothers, as grad chairman; it has been my goal to encourage more graduate involvement. One way that I have attempted to reach this goal is through house, any surpltis money left over is spent to %pay the bills. The new blood added to the Internet to post any information on the events and I^The chapter has been in the best shape it has fichapter will most definitely help the fiscal year. IWith seven new pledges cost cutting measures Ifhave saved the chapter money, which can be Iallocated towards other more important needs. (""Due to the bang up job of the house manager the house is full. Bringing in over $3500 a month to pay bills and keep our house looking great The greatest chalJenge of the treasurer ...is to keep the chapter afloat and prevent it from ■sinking in an ocean of unpaid bil s. With the help of graduate brothers such as Roger Mehta, I who have offered their time and services to the use of a GRAD E-MAIL LIST, using the activities of not only the undergraduate body, but the graduate body too. Since that time, our e-mail list has over 30 brothers on it. To get your name on the list, you can e-mail me at rblairl 848@hotmail.com and I will mail all of the brothers on the list to you. So join the 9G's, get on the Internet, and get connected with brothers you may not have talked to for some time. Also, while you on the net, visit our web site at http:.'yweb.idirect.conv'~mtrenton/fiii.html From there, you can visit all of the other Phi Gamma Delta sites. ^help the chapter and its fiscal structure, keeping f: us up to pace! We believe thb chapter is the Strongest it has been in years. The house is full of solid individuals who have shown their detennination and drive to make our house the best. Period: The chapter is best on campus, and we show it through our brothers and pledges, with continuous support from graduates and well run financial operations of the treasurer we can be certain that our chapter will be at the University of Toronto for another seventy-five years. I Justin Gallego s'wlti If you're not yet ready for the technology of the net, and would rather go visit your in-laws than sit down at a computer, I encourage you to come to upcoming events where both grads and undergrads are welcome. Graduate Luncheons: Arcadian Court Restaurant The Bay-Young & Queen Streets Floor) All luncheons begin at 12:00 PM Graduate Dinners: The Madison Avenue Pub 14 Madison Avenue (Spadina & Bloor) All dinners begin at 7:00 PM on the third Thursday of every month. (As our table location varies from meeting to meeting, please search the restaurant for those in attendance.) For more details of these and other events, please contact me at the house (416) 921-1358 \r\nHistoi^n Report. The academic year of97-98 began for me when I was a pledge living in.the house. Who knew that by the end of the academic year. I woiild be sitting in one of the.most important positions in the fraternity. . He provides a lot ofinsight and rationality to an otherwise disorderly meeting. This year promises to be packed fuU of events and momentous occasions. A scrapbook is in the works to record The 97-98 year ^ded up beji^ much of a rebuilding year as new cabinet members straightened things out for a .more: prosperous fhtiire. The academic ytear of98-99 promises to be one ofthe greatestin Kappa'history. This aU the major events with the 75''' Anniversary Gala already added. Any more pictures of this event may be submitted and added to the book. can be attributed to the great persistpm ei^oits of. the entile undergraduate dr^pte^r, the BCA (where'.s :Scully!) . and" I bdieye, mo^ impprtantiy, our Purple l^^ohnaire Trenton; letter knoWn tp11» undergrads-as the "Chapter D^y^"Mar]^- on the ystorian side of things has helped,re-establish a serious tphe to meetings and helped the rules of order and procedrire to Tunu cor^tri^ve meefii^. .Made h^ \attended almost I raertipg'; since I becamea brother and a-^lcpi^^ .. In reference to the 75''', many old photo's and "artifacts" were available for your viewing pleasure and are located at the house. Also,if anyone has an5lhing to share be it a story, or artifact please contact me at the house. Martin Hunter SOCIAL REPORT invitations come "crush-party" season. Ties with other men's Room 338 on Huron (beside Sigma Chi); Skating at Nathan Brothers, the Fiji house is at the highest social status that 1 houses are at their strongest as well; cordial friendships being have personally seen since maintained with Theta Delta Chi and Sigma Chi. The Greek Week talent show was Island Party. A note about the won by none other than Phi island - we are considering pledging in 1995. Our "Sister house" type relationship with Kappa Kappa Gamma which began last year with a combined roadtrip to Vermont, has now blossomed into a rapport between the two houses that is envied by all especially the Betas whom no holding it at a venue other than 45 Madison due to the amount women's side. The reward for past few years (upwards of 2..?), and including such things first place is a tour of the Labbatt Brewery, which women's houses through at social events as: a coed retreat least one brother and we are at Brother White's cottage; a kareoke night (coed) at the looking forward to a stack of with a women's house, likely Tri-Delta); and of course the the winner's podium beside Kappa Kappa Gamma for the connection to most of the Not to worry dirmer (which is now shared Gamma Delta - putting us on admittedly has been a great rush tool. This coming year we are looking forward to such one likes. though, there is a strong Fiji Phillip's Square; Kris Kringle of people in attendance these as a live band, fire-eater etc. Or we may have it small and at the house, and go back to the traditional style of swimsuits and body paint (my personal preference). This has yet to be decided. Indeed brothers. PHI GAMMA DELTA 7 \r\nSodal Report continuedfrom page 7 45 Madison Ave. is in the social spotlight of the Greek Community at U of T. We even had a women's house call us this past summer to set up an exchange for the school year. With 16 donations. Thank you in advance for you donations to the house. Martin Hunter Fraternities and only 7 Sororities it's usually the Men calling the Women - we're in demand!11 If RUSH I'm sounding boastful, you're reading this correctly. Like I said, I pledged in 1995 so I'm Gentleman. This is a word that is extremely enjoying all this newfound attention. If any of you alumni want to join us for an exchange this impiortant to all Fiji's. It's something that we all year, to watch us court the ladies as I'm sure you all did; give us-a call at 921-1358. Some ofthese being. Phi Gamma Delta is an institution that has the ability to guide us on our path. As one women s houses have a lot of sisters - so we strive to become, while others just boast about brother once told me"we enter Fiji as boys, we could probably use the help...maybe not. leave as Gentleman." When rushing individuals Benjamin Lewis Land of our minds,to seek out individuals who will take part in this right of passage. Unlike other men's houses on campus who pledge men with to our fraternity, this motto is always in the back ideals and aspirations that do not meet Phi rp, - HouseManager Report continuedfrom page 4 e batmooms and kitchen are in dire need of remodeling with the second floor bathroom scheduled for renovation this fall. The bathroom \ 86t renovated the factasthat we lost ^00 money on thedue 75*''todinner, a result of bathroom project had to be neStoe^^^ hopefully will be completed in the staying clean due to the diligence of this f '^so attributing to bac hnn ^ longer do we house dirt The new IT house (no offence Mani). as people f^f working well housemates n P^^^shment levied by their week and u a cleaning lady started this ''end IS doing a fantastic job. bettering a^th^^ and shun when building association is "P actual profit basis to take ^are ca ofthe house. spend it on a regular Gamma Delta's standards, we at Tau Kappa refuse to fall into this demise in order to keep our numbers up. Unfortunately, in keeping with these high standards, our numbers in recent years have been at a low. Not to worry brothers, with a new and enthusiastic cabinet times have changed. New rushing techniques, a motivated undergraduate body,and the usage ofthe Phi Gamma Delta Entrance Scholarship as an introduction to our fraternity, our numbers have drastically increased, while maintaining our high level ofstandards. The 1997/98 academic year saw a Neophyte class of7, more than doubling the previous undergraduate body. The 1998/99 academic year looks even brighter. With a pledge class of8, we are well on our way of reaching our goal of initiating 14 Neo's this year. To help us in our goal, we are asking for your support to find men that meet our standards at Phi Gamma Delta, so we may one-day call them brothers too. If you have any information on such individuals, please do not hesitate to call. Ryan Blair Stereo CabinM^ e few items such as a fof 'he basement* new couch set room chairs, anvtV*^^^ Industrial fridge. Dining carpet, a 4 The Tau Kappa Pledge Class of 1998/99 available for a study room, or the pool table, computer Eleven years ago, I pledged Phi Gamma Delta and mv life was forever changed PHI GAMMA DELTA \r\nBlair Arthur Fort 0T2 : Blair is a first : As a pledge, my pledge educator ' year Engineering Science student from quickly became the focal point oJf my early fraternal experiences as he inducted me into the principles and traditions ofthis great fi-atemity. Indeed,I shall remain forever grateful to Chris Cosgriffe for the fine work he did as my Pledge Ed. Cornwall. He was introduced to Tau Kappa through the Open Entrance Scholarship. Blair is strong on blueberries. Myron Paul Genyk 0T2 : Myron is a first year Physics student from Dundas. Myron was introduced to Tau Kappa through his Ukrainian scout friend, Greg, ■ Therefore when the opportunity presented itself, four years ago,to who is now his pledge brother. Myron likes pomegranates. serve Tau Kappa as Pledge Ed.,1 leapt at the chance. That opportunity has once again arisen and ! am very ■ excited about the journey that lies Paul Barry Nolan 0T2 : Paul is a first assembled. They are as follows: year History student from Scarborough. Paul aims to further improve upon Tau Kappa's status as the dominant fraternity at Chistopher Wesley Greig 0T2 ; Scarborough campus. Like all good Canadian lads, Paul likes Grapes. ahead for the outstanding pledge class that the undergraduate chapter has Chris is a first year Anthropology student who hails from OrangeVille. j As the only pledge living in house he ^ has done his pledge class proud by painting several of the house's - . common areas. He invites you back to the house after the Pig Dinner to view the fhiits ofhis labours. Chris is fond ofthe succulent strawberry. Gregory Michael Jaroslav Haras Tkaczyk 0T2 : Greg is the second of two, first year Engineering Science students in the pledge class. Greg was also infroduced to Tau Kappa through the Open Entrance Scholarship. His pledge brothers are looking forward to memorizing all of his names. Greg likes his fhiit big. He's a grapefruit man.. Anthony Daniel Cursio 0T3 : Tony is an Arts & Science student and , Toronto native. He is already a roadtrip veteran with a visit to Lamda This is the Tau Kappa pledge class. : Omega behind him. The Western Fijis Perge'! 'were much impressed by his nickname : of"Bendy". Tony has been known to munch on mangoes. Simon MicheUepis Michael Orticio Adrian Raze QT2 : , Mike is a first year Computer Science/Physics student from Ajax. Mike was introduced to Tau Kappa ■ through the Open Entrance Schnlarshin. Mike likes cherries . , :'v . \r\nThe Fraternity of PHI GAMMA DELTA TAU KAPPA FRANK NORRIS PIG DINNER THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO WOMEN'S CLUB on Saturday, December 5"*, 1998 COST: $55.00 (if paid before Dec. 5^ 1998) $75.00 (thereafter) AGENDA: 9:00 -Philanthropy - meet at 45 Madison 3:00- Dinner Registration and Pool Tournament-45 Madison 5:30-Phi Gamma Delta Building Association 6:15 - Cocktails at the University of Toronto Women's Club 7:00- Dinner 9:15 - Cocktails back at 45 Madison PHI GAMMA DELTA 10