:.t/,-„;;;,X:V»| .:,T»>^1^'..| jBirPf-M The Gem State Fiji ■- SUMMER 1998 Mu Iota Chapter Letter from hartley kruger ALUMNI ^ SPOTLIGHT Graduate and Undergraduate Brothers: It occurs to me that a report from your Board of Chapter Advisors would be an —Jim Hawkins ('58) re appropriate follow up to a highly successful year and Pig Dinner. The B.C.A. includes Jim Johnston, Jim Cory, Jim Aston, Jerry Schlatter and myself. Jim has retired from his We have had the pleasure of working with our chapter's leadership for the last two years and look forward to another year of service. From our perspective, the gentlemen that are living at 600 University Avenue are doing exceptionally well. If you've seen the winter issue of the Phi Gamma Delta magazine, Mu Iota re ceived third place for the Cheney Cup, Honorable Mention for the Baker Cup, Second Place for the Brightman Trophy, Honorable Mention for the Jordan Bowl, Third Place for the Coon Plaque, and eight certificates of superior academic achievement. Also, Jim Hill received the Durrance Award for his work with Mu Iota as the fraternity's most outstanding Purple Legionnaire, and Brother Jim Glenny received Honorable Mention for the Coulter Cup Award. We should all be very proud of these accomplishments, and recognize that this truly represents a well-rounded fratemity chapter. Our pride is also extended on behalf of the gentlemen for again achieving first on the campus in grades with a 3.01 GPA. In reviewing this year I think we can honestly say that Mu Iota enjoyed a good rush. They've had good balance of activities on the campus and in sports. They have established some reasonable goals and objectives for themselves, and have been able to achieve most of their goals. The house, thanks to AKE, is in good shape. Although there is still a great deal to be done, I think we can say the house is physically in great shape. They held a successful retreat last fall, as they have for the last three years, which in our opinion has led to the successes that they have —continued on last page I sides in Boise, Idaho. position as director of the Idaho Department of Commerce and is cur rently a consultant to and for the University of Idaho. Additionaly, Jim has received and hon orary degree of "Doctor of Administrative Sci ence" from the U of I. —^Robert Davis ('40) is ccurrently a resident of Coronado, California. Robert has continued to keep in touch with the brothers and by doing so is an inspiration for us all to show our commit ment to brotherhood. —^Ken Bradshaw ('33) resides in Gooding, Idaho. Ken reminds us to keep our heads up and keep going strong just as he has. intramural SOFTBALL/BROTHERHOOD ACTIVITIES 1 998 PIG DINNER/GREEK AWARDS KRUGER'S LETTER CONTINUED —George Katsilometes ('80) is living in Pocatello, Idaho. George reminds us to keep studying. \r\nINTRAMURAL SOFTBALL The 1998 intramural we don't hit a lot of competitive softball homeruns but we do hit team is looking very a lot of base hits and good this year. The move the rurmers team consists of Justin Burrell at catcher, around the diamond. Tyler Roberts, a senior Chris Towery at who has played on the pitcher. Matt Watson at team for the last couple years said,"We are one first base, Brian Gilbert at second base, Tyler Roberts at shortstop, Andy Brown at third base, Bryan Crookham in left field, Chris Ochs in center field, Dominic I4M ofthe best teams that Phi Gamma Delta has had in a long time." Tyler thinks that if we continue playing the way we are that we Ryan Stockton ('01) has been a key player during the 1998 Softball season taking aggresive cuts like this at the ball. Brown in right field have the chance of and Thor Boisen as the beating the usually cause we were not rover. We are very dominant Delta Sigma ready to play. We ward to playing well in Phi and Sigma Chi Softball teams. So far made a lot of errors and did not hit the ball well. the playoffs and repre senting Phi Gamma in the season we are In the other two games Delta to the best of our two and one with our we were nearly perfect and played terrific soft- ability. good defensively mak ing almost every rou tine play that comes along. Offensively we are very good as well. one loss coming be- ball. We are looking for —Bryan Crookham ('01) BROTHERHOOD ACTIVITIES out the past few weeks, the Fiji's have featured big showing giving the activities have flour ishes within the walls screen video projector for free(which would usually run approxi ofPhi Gamma Delta. mately $100 per day)to One popular activity show movies in the Rec use measures 8 feet across and the stereo that has overtaken Room ofthe house. sound has been pumped ing Rush and through Thursday evenings is "Movie Night". Lucus Kevan, a sophomore, has used his position at the University Media Center to rent a large Videos are shown on out through the house stereo system. Movie Night numbers have out the year. Lately, Brotherhood Laser Disc due to their high quality and avail ability at TR Video. New releases are com mon,and provide for a brothers a nice time to bond. The screen we soared in the recent weeks up into the higher 30s. Through 11 big screen movies and hope to continue to use this equipment dur —Chris Towery COO) \r\n1998 PIG DINNER Well another year has passed and another Pig keynote speaker Mike Dinner is over. This Kramer for their contri year's dinner had around 50 graduates bution to the dinner. The night was filled show up for the 150"' with merriment as anniversary dinner. Most ofthe pig was Chris Tormey led the eaten at the dinner with Hedrick and the house in the Vandal fight song and other songs such as "Here's the usual potatoes and applesauce and the left to the Breezes" were overs were used for started by other gradu pork fried rice later by the cook. A big thanks dinner social. Over all showing for the last Pig dinner was over, most the dinner went well Diimer ofthe century. people reconvened at Jim Hill's for the post and next year the goal is to get a tremendous goes out to the master of ceremonies Wally ates brothers. After the Mike Kramer speaking at this years pig dinner. Mike did a greatjob deliviering his inspirational message. —Webb Girard COO) GREEK AWARDS The 1998 Greek Awards took place on the evening of March 7. Once again, the Mu Iota chapter ofPhi Gamma Delta made a good effort for each of the awards given and came out on top receiv ing three of the awards of our outstanding ser vices includes cleaning a stretch ofHighway is a constant reminder tively. The community ser 95 just south of of Mu lota's dedication Moscow. to knowledge. vice award is a direct The scholarship award has been given to our chapter for the tions for Greek man of the year and new Greek man ofthe year respec result ofour continuing dedication to the Moscow commumty and its surrounding last 9 consecutive semesters and still 3.0 mark. This scholastic consistency Finally, Phi Gamma Delta came home with the award given for chapter excellence. The chapter excellence award is given based upon a point system available. These awards include the parts. For example, counting. For the fall many hours have been semester of 1997 the award given for com spent by the men of Mu house average grade point was an outstand ing 3.01. In addition to this feat, the junior and ceive the award, a senior classes were also chapter must accumu recognized for indepen dently having a grade late over 900 points. point average above the Van Slyke('01) munity service, for scholarship, and most Iota at Wise Buys in importantly, for chapter nating their time by sorting clothes, clean ing, and just about any thing else that needs to excellence. Sam Goff and Bryan Crookham were also recognized through their nomina- downtown Moscow do be done. Another one with the maximum amount of points given at 1000. In order to re —^Brandon I \r\nNon-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Moscow,Idaho Permit #193 Phi Gamma delta 600 University Aye. Moscow,ID 83843 PGD International Headquarters 1201 Red Mile Rd. Lexington,, Ky 40544 KRUGER'S LETTER CONTINUED enjoyed this year, and surely again next year. One ofthose successes was a mission statement that was written at the retreat three years ago. We are a group ofgentlemen bound together byfriendship and similar aspirations. We are individuals striving to be successful scholars and respectable leaders in all aspects oflife. We are a balancedfraternity. We create well-rounded men by pursuing knowledge and strivingfor excellence. Through our values, we set standards at the University ofIdaho and our respective communities. We are built on secrecy, teaching us that trust and persistence are essential. Our strongfriendships stemfrom mutual and selfrespect. We maintain the traditions ofthe past while pursuing the visions ofthefuture. In looking ahead,I think they have a few challenges that they will face, and will overcome. The first is the fratemity-wide drinking policy, which states that there will be no alcoholic beverages consumed in the house. The second challenge is the one that they face every year in rush. There is a portion ofthe newslet ter that touches on this. I would urge every member to assist Mu Iota with a small check to help with the 1998 fall rush. Best wishes to all of you from the gentlemen at 600 University Avenue and Fraternally, Hartly Kruger from your B.C.A. \r\nWHO'S DOING WHAT? Keeping you and your classmates informed Please write legibly Please be sure to check out Phi Gamma Name: Delta on the Internet! On the World Wide Web, point your browser to: Address; City: State: Zip: http ://'www.uidaho .edu/greek/fij i If you would like to reach us by email, contact Ben Rush: Class: □ Check here if ne'w address rush9589@novell.uidaho.edu Please send correspondence to: 600 University Ave. Moscow, ID 83843 W'F.' t/t^l Personal News or Message to Anyone: Engagement/Marriage/Births, Etc.: '■Mi'.! If possible, send us a photo and a personal biography so we can highlight you in our "4. Alumni Spotlight vns4, *■ '••[