Published by Chi iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, SPRING, 1979 New Series Vol. XV No. 2 President reports on banner period at Fiji Spring semester 1979 was a banner period in Chi lota's grand history. Our house hasn't been better, physically or spiritually. We have shown improvements in almost all areas of chapter management. Our spring formal rush was a huge success, gaining 15 fine young men to further uphold the strong traditions of Chi Iota. In addition, we have five more men on the line, who are almost sure to pledge. With that high a number of pledges to begin the fall with, along with the quality of them, I can foresee nothing but success in the future. 16 Brothers enjoying the Florida Sun during Spring Break. Homecoming '79 celebration neors Mark your calendars today for a fun-filled fall football weekend when Illinois meets Iowa and join us at Phi Gamma Delta. The festive occasion will begin at touch with old friends. The kick-off time is 1:30, and the house has already purchased a block of excellent seats. After the game we The brothers organized two social service projects that were very successful. Intramurally speaking, we've made the playoffs in every sport entered, and plan to take the alluniversity Softball crown. We've held our usual wild exchanges with Alpha Chi Omega, Pi Beta Phi, Kappa Delta (continued on page 3) will have an open bar in the newly furnished west living room. The 1 11:00 with beer and brats on the patio (basketball court), surrounded by the all new Chi Iota look - totally furniture was purchased as a part of ALUMNI NEWS NEEDED! the The One of the purposes of this relandscaped - new bushes all the way Buckley Memorial Fund in April, around the property and beautiful new lawn. It really looks sharp! If the weather is poor, we'll set up in the newly remodeled basement. The brothers, with the financial assist 1979. It really adds a touch of class to newsletter is to obtain alumni news from our brothers around ance of the Phi Gamma Delta Association, totally reworked the southeast basement which was badly damaged after the last fire. It puts most bars in the Champaign-Urbana area to shame. They really did an excellent job. You'll also have the opportunity to look at a three-tiered lush brown carpeted fireplace room on the east side of the basement - great for talking and getting back in interest accrued from ATTENTION, FIJIS! the country. We would like to know what you are doing and so would some of the friends you have not seen since college days. the first floor. At 5:00 o'clock we'll go up the street a few blocks, to The University Inn, formerly The Century 21, and enjoy a beautiful cuisine in the Terrace Room. There'll be an open In the fall of '78 we sent you a bar from 5:00 to 5:30. A sit down meal will be served after the cocktail hour bioform, if you can't find it then take a few minutes from your and include the following: Boneless busy schedule and write us a few breast of chicken (cordon bleu), rice lines. Send a picture if you like. pilaf, broccoli, rolls, choice of We will publish what you send. beverages, and a walnut whipped cream cake - all for a modest price of $7.95 per person. Don't let the occasion pass. Take (continued on page 2) Send all correspondence to The Editor, Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois, P.O. Box 2403, Champaign, Illinois 61820. \r\nSpring, 1979 THE ILLINOIS FIJI linois Fiji The Published by Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois and Chi Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for its members and friends. We welcome all news from alumni. Send your news and address changes to our Alumni Relations Chairman, Phi Gamma Delta House Corporation, P.O. Box 2403, Champaign, Illinois 61820. Chairman of the Board James L. Russell '61 Ward McDonald '64 President Vice President Secretary Champ W. Davis '62 Nic Loiacono '74 Treasurer William M. Goldstein '66 Class of '78 (Mort) Gordon L. Leach Directors The men pictured above were among those in attendance at the Annual Stevenson-Hines Fiji Golf Outing on September 14, 1978. '53 Michael J. Londrigan '62 John Watkins '48 Class of '79 Class of '80 Bruce Hiser Robert C. Johnston Ward McDonald William M. Goldstein Class of'81 '49 '60 '64 '66 Gordon D. Honegger '62 Champ W. Davis'62 Nic Loiacono '74 James L. Russell '61 Undergraduate Officers President: David Moore Treasurer: Matt Marty Recording Secretary: Tom Whalen Corresponding Secretary: Historian: Pledge Trainer: Chris Schneider Mark Zdeblick Doug Knuth Rush Co-Chairmen: Tom Krumwiede and Mike Dillon Purple Legimnnaire Clay Barnard Annual golf tourney outing held Since 1973, the classes of the 40s and 50s era have been attending a one-day golf outing each year. The event was originated by Johrn Stevenson and Ted out as follows: Football tickets are $8.50 per person, dinner is $7.95 per person. Please make checks payable to Dave Kelly and send them to Dave at 505 Bernie Court, Naperville, Illinois 60540. The Terrace Room has seats for 8090 folks. We'll work on a first-come basis. Hope to see you there! all time. Plans are already underway for next year's event which, if the past is Himes and is now called the Annual any proof, should even be bigger and Stevenson-Himes Fiji Golf Outing. On September 14, 1978, the affair was hosted by Ted Himes at the Harrington Hills Illinois. There were 24 Fijis in attendance for what was termed a perfect golf day. Fred Ballentine's serious approach to the game tied him with perennial winner Huck Hindsley for low net. John Eckert's scintillating play topped the field for low gross honors. For those Fijis who attended school during that better. Jim Purcell will be hosting the event which will be held on Saturday, September 8, 1979, at the Marriott period of time, you will remember the great music of John Small, "Bigg worthwhile. Playing golf is not required to attend. The idea is just to Jazz" Whitney, and Eckert. They performed together again during the evening banquet which took place after the go If tournament. It was get together for some laughs and sporting events. So don't miss this Homecoming '79 nears — (continued from page 1) the time right now to write out a check and make your reservation for the football game and dinner. Costs work again one of the great Fiji reunions of Stevenson and Himes would like the event to include everyone that was in school at that time. Many of the brothers attending traveled from as far as Arizona, New York, and Florida to join in the event held during 1978 and found it very exciting event in 1979! Alimini short takes OUR LAST REQUEST William Poust '49 is a self employed real estate broker in Boulder, FOR 1978-79 Colorado. He writes, "We spent a We thank the many Phi Gams who have already paid their 1978-79 dues. If you have not sent in your $15.00 dues please do so soon. Make your check payable to Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois and mail it in the reply envelope enclosed to Lincolnshire Resort at Half Day, Illinois. Mark your calendars now as Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois, P.O. Box 2403, Champaign, Illinois 61820. great 2 weeks in Hawaii with Brother Boh and Shark Cunz." He and his wife, Joyce, reside at 906 Brooklawn Dr., Boulder. Edwin Hackleman '66 is a University Professor of Marketing at University of Connecticut. He received his Ph.D. from Illinois in Marketing and has been granted academic tenure. He resides at 65 Ashbrook Dr., Coventry, Connecticut. \r\nSpring, 1979 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Improvements bring a new look at Chi lota There have probably been more physical house improvements over the past semester than any other time since the third floor burned down five years ago. It started January 6th, when four Brothers came to school a week early basement—two to remodel rooms and the the Brothers did the bulk of the work; however, everyone helped out to make Mark's plans a reality. The week before Spring Rush was a very busy time for the Brothers of Chi Iota as well - working on the outside of the house and the lawns. The old bushes were removed and one Mark Zdeblick with construction heads Brad Zust and Bob Amato (all hundred new ones were planted around the perimeter protected by a pole and chain-link fence. Then, both in the class of '81), eventually took six the front and west side lawns were hallway. The project, designed by weeks to build. About twenty-five The mini Fiji and other alumni projects are financed solely by alumni contributions. Their success rests on your generosity. tilled and sodded. The Brothers did all this work while several kegs of beer quenched thirsts, smoothed the work, and reduced pain. It also helped insure that the project was completed in a weekend. Later, during the same week, under the guidance of one of PGD's finest Purple Legionnaire, Clay Barnard, and the financial support of our House Corporation, the living room was remodeled with a complete set of new leather furniture. Your support needed This Dear Brother, furniture that, by all available This letter is an urgent request for your immediate support of Chi Iota in accounts has survived two fires — ten "luxury item" replaced Ray Haas '20, one of the stalwarts in Chi Iota history, died in February, 1979.Ernie Lovejoy, Vic Alderson and Harp Dunphy were his outstanding classmates from the Class of 1920. Born in Quincy, Illinois, (the birthplaces of Vern Henry '23, Hank Wurst '23 and Jim Van Doren '25) his family moved to Evansville, Indiana. Tuffy, as he was affectionately known, was a member of Sachem and Mawanda and president of his class in his senior year. He was a natural and strong athlete in baseball, football and basketball, but a knee injury finally compelled him to close those careers. George Halas replaced Tuffy on the mini basketball team. He entered the business world with Dick X-Ray Company in St. Louis; that Company merged with Westinghouse in 1967 and he retired in 1969, living in the St. Louis area until his death. Ray was survived only three months by his wife. Alma. Their two children are Dick T. Haas of Ft. Lauderdale and daughter, Mrs. Nancy Wahle of Hingham, 1. Support Chi Iota by sending in your 1978-79 annual dues; remittance envelope enclosed. years apart! The arrival of the furniture on a Wednesday was just another way of getting jacked for Spring Rush which followed two days later. It was also a great way to top off 2. Support the undergraduate chapter by sending names for fall a "new" basement, a revitalized first and Gamma Phi Beta. floor, and a new front yard. Looking towards the future, plans are being made to quarry-tile our However, I believe our greatest advance in chapter operations is, and will be, graduate relations. With the kitchen, recarpet the front stairway, hard work of our Corresponding remodel a third "party room" in the basement, and finally, to build an Secretary, Chris Schneider, we are making a sincere effort to get alumni of the house actively involved. Over the years we had contracted two ways: rushing. Many others have already pitched in to give Chi Iota a boost ... both through payment of current dues and by sending recommendations. This is an invitation to do YOUR share! Dues keep the Illinois Fiji coming your way and pay for many Homecoming expenses for which income is not provided elsewhere. a semester which saw the addition of Island on our driveway! Get Jacked Chi Iota! Fraternally, Mark Zdeblick '81 Rushing cooperation by alumni is Historian needed to keep an otherwise excellent chapter in its present position of leadership among 52 fraternities. No enrollment increase next fall is going to hand us rushees on a silver platter - Solomon in Peoria James Solomon '58 is in the Sales Massachusetts. Milton C. Haas '26, a brother, lives in Chicago. President reports(continued from page 1) Organization Communications Service to print publications and send mailings to you. Now, using the international headquarters' mailing list, we will run operations our selves, employing the services of the Garfield Press to print all of our publications. With this, we hope to reach all alumni of our chapter and - we are faced with a serious decline Management field with Caterpillar in rushing names unless every Tractor in Peoria, Illinois. He is in improve the communication lines to brother does his share! volved in the High School board ac alumni. To start things rolling, I'd like to invite all to Homecoming, Our chapter members are a fine ting as president for 2 terms. He and his wife have traveled for three years working hard to improve - let's show them that they have YOUR backing, end your dues and rushing names OW to keep Chi Iota strong at the University of Illinois! their time in Colorado where their October 6 against Iowa. We have a banquet room reserved at the University In for cocktails and dinner following the game. Who knows, the mini might even win! Hope you all oldest son is in school and "is starting can attend. Fraternally, quarterback." They can be contacted Fraternally, Chris A. Schneider '81 at 403 Simon Drive in East Peoria, Corresponding Secretary Illinois. David J. Moore President group, really active on campus and in Latin America and have lived in Europe several years prior to that time. They now spend a good deal of \r\nSpring, 1979 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Fijis on top in rush as 15 pledge Chi Iota The progressive efforts of Chi Iota of Phi Gamma Delta during the past year were well rewarded on the weekend of April 27-29. The event was Formal Spring Rush and Phi Gamma Delta experienced one of its best rushes in many years here at Chi Iota. The number of men coming through Formal Rush greatly increased this year and the caliber of men visiting FIJI'S was quite impressive. now proud pledges in the class of '83! Chi Iota is proud to announce our initial pledge class for Fall of 1979: Rich Bobowski, John Hiser, Tom Hamer, Charlie leuter, Craig Karraker, Jay Lofgren, Tom McDonald, Pat Morris, Kevin O'Neill, Terry Palmer, Dave Roenisch, John Trumbull, Jeff Wampler, Tom Williams, and Ted Woerner. The House never looked better and Iota is still looking for a few good men the spirit of the Brothers reflected an attitude of confidence and pride. The goal of our House this year was to "keep the ball rolling" by recruiting to round out this fine class of fifteen. have any knowledge of may be interested in joining our ranks, please let us know. And lastly, thank you for your support. Phi Gamma better! Delta has never looked Sincerely, Tom Krumwiede '80 Rush Chairman Athletically speaking Headquarters trip gives insight who took the time to recommend potential candidates for Phi Gamma Delta ; several of those candidates are '81, led by Purple Legionnaire Clay Barnard, departed for Phi Gamma of '83. Many thanks to those alumni you Formal Rush is over now, but Chi On Thursday April 19, four brothers, Dave Moore '80, Dave Sands '80, Doug Knuth '81, and Tom Kautz an amibitious and enthusiastic class If University of Illinois students who 1978-79 was a very successful year for intramural athletics here at PGD. It started off with our tough 12" slow-pitch Softball team taking third place in the Fall All-Campus Tourney. After this, the house had its sights set on the upcoming Fraternity-Blue Although we do not stress pledge classes in the spring we all feel these three young men will be of tremendous worth to our fraternity. The class includes Mike Bruhns, Pete Delta's National Headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. Thursday night was spent carousing the bars in Cincinnati, Ohio. Clay seemed to find it rather difficult to keep up with the younger Brothers, but Brother Sands was determined to make a night out of it. After rolling out of bed Friday morning we set our sights on arriving Sershon and Nick Leever. in Lexington. Mike Bruhns, majoring in engineering, hails from Chicago. Mike is very active in campus Upon arriving in Lexington we were runner-up, 13-0. Next, we defeated Phi given royal treatment by the employees in the office, including a Psi's 7-6 in a game marred by penalites. This victory put us in the Class of '82.50 promising This semester Chi Iota is fortunate to have pledged three fine young men. football season. Behind the 'leadership' of quarterback Tim Snow '80 and the defensive captains Jay Hoffman and Jimmy Mack both '79's, the house knew we were in for an exciting season. After taking first placeinour division witha 4-0 record, we headed for the playoffs. In our first encounter, the quick Fiji defense stopped Pikes, last year's activities including the soccer club tour which lasted two hours. We were championship game in Memorial and Interfraternity Council, serving as a member of the IFC planning shown several interesting artifacts of committee. In high school Mike was a informed about every phase of our Fraternity's operations. After the tour we spent a couple of Stadium, against an ATO team that had not been scored on all year. We ended up losing the game 14-6, but we definitely surprised a lot of people by having such a successful year. member Society. of the National Honor Pete Sershon, or Pepe as he is called, is also an engineering major. Pete comes to us from Elmhurst where he was a member of the York High School soccer team. Pete is a member of the University of Illinois soccer club and is also active on the mini Union Board. Nick Leever, an accounting major, is a Park Ridge native. Nick is a member of the University of Illinois Varsity fencing team and also a old and new. In addition, we were hours conversing with Brother William Zerman, Executive Director Our basketball team had a fairly successful year, but lost in the of our great fraternity. Brother Zerman impressed us all with his great knowledge of our chapter, from the "Balcony Bombers" to our most playoffs during a very close game. Aside from the ail-American sports, Fiji's swim team placed third in the Fraternity-Blue meet and our floor- recent philanthropy. Brother "Z" also gave us somevaluable insight into the views of our fraternity toward several hockey team is in the semi-finals of the U of I league playoffs. Well, Spring is here and so is the softbail major issues, such as hazing, and financial stability. The discussion enabled us to become aware of our graduate and undergraduate dues are spent and how well organized our Pike team. In the Co-Rec' league, the Fiji-Tri-Delt team has just recently taken the championship cup. What is in store for next year? no one can really tell. However, with all but one 'letterman' returning in football, Fiji's are sure to reign as one of the foremost powers in Fraternity- fraternity is. Blue ! prospective Olympic participant. chapter weaknesses and how to Nick has also worked with the social chairmen in arranging exchanges and resolve them. dances. We feel these three young men are excellent Fiji material and hope that youwill all get an opportunity to meet them. Doug Knuth Pledge Trainer '81 season. In the playoffs, we lost a 13-9 decision in extra innings to a strong After departing and stopping by the local drive-in beverage store, we all felt more informed about how Doug Knuth Pledge Trainer '81 Tom 'The Lips' Kautz '81 Intramural Chairman