ROVX^'^O-. cyimkn ( ^^e'.r.vow tyf JoKn-on 1 5 1373 WisfcnbacK ) rilovris Kramer ^«EARITAN ;NAt rAVKVTaTTI WINTER, 1979 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY Alumni Association Decides on Move to Heights In the past ten years the Nu Beta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta has at tempted to expand Its facilities at 78 Easton Avenue on two different oc casions. The first involved a purchase of a house at 147 Hamilton Street which is adjacent to our Easton Avenue property. This resulted in the condemnation of this property and necessitated our razing the building. Our second attempt involved a plan to expand our house at 78 Easton Avenue. This was met with extreme community pressure against it, as did our first attempt, and was rejected by the planning board on that basis. Our appeal to the Middlesex County legal system met with the same result. These events have led the Nu Beta Alumni Association to believe that we will not be able to expand our fa cilities on the existing properties that we own. ternity house of the following nature: a structure that will sleep fifty in dividuals, dining and kitchen facilities for fifty, a library, a multi-purpose room, a utility room, a parlor, and a parking lot big enough for fifty cars. Finally, in the thirty one years that the fraternity has been located at 78 Easton Avenue, it has grown more and more removed from the main stream of university life. By moving to the heights the Alumni Association feels that the men who pass through our doors will play a more integrative role in the future of the University, by Robert Behot President Nu Beta Alumni Assoc. Editors Note: Any contributions to help pay for the construction of our new house would be greatly appre ciated. Please send to: Nu Beta Alumni Association Treasurer, do 78 Easton In searching for new properties for expansion our quest brings us to the University and the property that it controls on Busch Campus. It is our belief that our expansion could be accomplished more efficiently on University land than on private property. This is in view of our recent past history as private property owners. We are currently requesting that the University planner establish a master plan for this purpose. This plan will enable the movement of this finest fraternity the world has ever known and the best chapter as well. After Congressman Harold Hollenbeck's stirring speech, that was undoubtably the feeling in all our hearts. The over whelming success of last April's Norris Pig Dinner was a pleasant sur fraternity, and any other living groups prise to us all, as we broke the Avenue, New Brunswick, N.j. 08901. Robert "Bear" Behot, President of the Nu Beta Alumni Association, feels that our chapter has grown more and more removed from the mainstream of University life at its present location. 1978 Pig Dinner Well Attended Nu Beta of Phi Gamma Delta, the that wish to venture with us, to the hundred mark in attendance for the land we hope will be available at Busch Campus off Metlars Lane. Phi Gamma Delta will need a piece of property that could sustain a fra second straight year. Many thanks go to Brother Hollenbeck and his many inspiring words, even if he did bring his own cheering section along with him. Con gratulations as well to Vincent Perrella, Jr., '78, for his efforts as Pig Dinner chairman in making the evening a huge success. Vinnie finished his career at Nu Beta with a flourish, es pecially when he selected Mark "Rocco" Marino, '76, as toastmaster For those of you who know Rocco, you can imagine that he handled the honor like the true professional he is. Stay tuned, he may be on Johnny Carson next! The evening began with the traditional presentation of the osculators(what?), all 26 of them. I must Continued on Page 2 \r\nPage 2, RARITAN FIJI New Brothers 61st Pig Dinner — 'Best Ever' well, since last year anyway. I felt Beta Chapter. In addition to the leadership he provided in rush last year, Doug also served on the cabinet for two years. A loyal Fiji, we're sorry for the pig though, how would looking for Doug to provide the same you like all those guys kissing you! leadership to the alumni association The Nu Beta Alumni Association and now that he is graduated. outgoing President, Robert Feder, '72, presented the academic awards Congratulations and best wishes to all of last year's graduating class, I trust their experience at Nu Beta was as rewarding as my own. Certainly with the decisions our chapter is Continued from Page 7 admit they look like the finest group of new brothers we've had since . . . next and elected Bob introduced newly N.B.A.A. President Robert "Bear" Behot, '75. The Bear kept on saying, "Where's Charlie?" all night, even though we kept on reminding faced with in the near future, well at the tended Pig Dinners, such as last April's, will insure Nu Beta's con tinued vitality. Wilson Andrews, '54, on behalf of by Richard T. Leary '77 him that Charl ie had taken plunge. the Nu Beta The other winners were: Martin S. Giniger '80, Cameron; Anthony J. Cavallo '79, Creighton; Albert Sanchez, Jr. '80, Steifel; and Glenn Stewart '80, Glenn Christie '80, Kevin O'Fee '79, recipients of the Fietner scholarships. Our congratulations to fine and initiation of the following six new brothers during the fall of 1978: Richard Mark Skoller '81 Livingston, N.J. Robert Michael Denicoia '81 Secaucus, N.J. Kennedy Michael Buckley '81 Maywood, N.J. William Soto '81 Perth Amboy, N.J. Christopher Joseph Bonin '82 Maplewood, N.J. Raymond Fred Roncin, Jr.'82 Toms River, N.J. Foundation followed with the presentation of the schol arship awards. Our thanks to the Foundation once again and the vital role they play in the life of Nu Beta. This year they raised the scholarship awards another $25, bringing the top scholarship, the Van Mater, up to $175 per semester. Richard J. Berke, '79, was the recipient of this award. these The undergraduate brothers of the Nu Beta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta are proud to announce the pledging brothers and the con tributions they have made to Nu Beta. John K. Schollenberger '80 and Douglas N. deMarrais '78 were recipients of the highest honors Nu Beta bestows, the Vincent R. Kramer and the Clifford R. Pangborn, Jr. Awards, respectively. "Jack" led the Phi Gam intramural teams through another fine year, and he may be the first sophomore ever to win the Kramer plaque. There is not enough room in this paper to relate the con tributions Doug has made to the Nu 62nd Annual NORRIS PIG DINNER Saturday April 21 In the Spotlight: New President Enjoys Position In one of his relaxing moments, Anthony Cavallo settled into a com fortable cushion on the sofa, stretching his less than towering frame to a poised inclination. He clasped his hands at the waist of his cacky green army jeans and looked forward from gazing at his old brown shoes. He is Cavallo feels that there are many duties and responsibilities that he feels he must carry out as President. He claims, "As President I am to en sure the ideals of the fraternity; not to be an enforcer, but to rally the troops, alleviate controversies, and keep things rolling along with the brother the 61st President of our Nu Beta hood." Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. "Some people look at this as a power position. I don't see it that He lists his other responsibilities as serving as correspondent between this Chapter and the National Fra ternity in Kentucky, sending out way," said Cavallo holding his ground. "The president should be a neutral voice, they say. I believe that he Continued on Paged should lean towards those decisions which would benefit the brotherhood as a whole. Of course there is some of the extra bull which must be dealt Editor with." Contributors Tony feels that many things have been accomplished this year. "We have new living room furniture, new lampshades, and new paneling in the den. We have organized functions to aid underprivileged kids and we are making strides towards purchasing a new house on Busch Campus," boasts Cavallo. When the pressure of the presidency and maintaining a good scholastic record in Business Administration gets too high, Tony often likes to go for a walk and "maybe buy a candy bar or revert to music until the air can be cleared." THE RARITAN FIJI Marty Giniger'80 Ken Grillo '81 Ken DiPaola '80 Rich Leary '77 Doug deMarrais '78 Rich Berke '79 Robert Behot '75 Contributions to help defer the cost of the Raritan Fiji may be sent to: Treasurer 78 Easton Avenue New Brunswick, N.J . 08901 Please make checks payable to the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. \r\nPage 3, RARITAN FIJI Recent Grads — Here and There ADAM BERNHARDT,78 — is studying JOHN BARONE, 78 - is working for his father's wholesale grocery very hard at New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark to become a dentist. distribution company. RICHARD SAUERWEIN, '78 — DOUGLAS deMARRAIS, 78 - is con tinuing with football as coach and history teacher at Lenape Valley High School. N.J. working for his father as a man ager of The Printing Center, Inc. is trying to keep a watchful eye as an auditor for the Chase Man hattan Bank. MICHAEL McGARRY,'78 - is super JOE NIGITO, 78 — is working for the Singer Corporation in Nanuet, VINCENT PERRELLA, 78 - is now THE''BEAR" vising operations in a Corning factory in West Virginia. JAMES FREDA, '78 - is currently doing graduate work in biology at Rutgers in New Brunswick and is still living in the house. in Newton. Richard Berke '79 DOUGLAS BARLOW,78 - is a sales man for Somerset Tire on Route 18 in East Brunswick. President Continued from Page 2 membership reports, and presiding over the cabinet and general brother hood meetings. Despite brief moments of anxiety Frates Qui Fuerunt that are akin to the position, Tony Sed Nunc Ad Astra feels, "Fiji and the presidency have given me more than anything or any other experience in college." With Howard Hunt this kind of attitude, this year is des tined to be one of the best in Nu Beta Class of 1929 history. Kenneth Grillo '81 A NEW MAN The new scoop on "Bobby" Behot is nothing less than could be ex pected. Yes, brothers, the Bear has finally made it to the Big TimePresident of the Nu Beta Alumni As sociation. After serving only a year (one of ex treme dedication) as Purple Legionaire which was the epitome of his "purpleness," he has made it to the position where he is needed the most. Obviously from his background as un dergraduate president ('74-'75), he has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt his assertiveness, integrity, and ut most fiscal responsibility. In his new role, the Bear has made many breakthroughs for the move to Busch Campus as well as showing the undergraduates who is Boss. All I can say is, "Watch out Bob Steiffel! Beware Bill Zerman!" —this man could go as far as Archon (if he wanted). Some of Bob's other interests in clude: working as a registered repre sentative of Merryl Lynch stock brokers, looking into the possible Bear and Bearess type of arrange ment (not to spread any rumors), and the starting of a new cult in which the hallucinogenic powers of money is used to convince people that they could rule the world by buying stock in Exxon. Bear asked me to send his con gratulations to Nu Beta Fiji alumnus Harold "Cappy" Hollenbeck upon his i-0-election as State Representative of New Jersey's 9th Congressional Dis trict (personally I think this is a n I will be attending the 62nd Annual Norris Pig Dinner at political move by Behot). He would 5:30 P.M., Saturday, April 21, 1979. also like to congratulate Joseph Paul Egan on his appointment as Purple My wife/girlfriend will also fee attending dinner at the me to congratulate anyone, but he has been on such an ego trip that I am house. sure it just slipped his mind and he Legionaire. Actually Bear did not ask □ need not thank me for covering for □ I wi ll be at the Annual Alumni Meeting on the same date at 2:30 P.M. Please fill in and return to Pig Dinner Chairman 78 Easton Avenue New Brunswick, N.J . 08901 ASAP him. In conclusion I would just like to add that the Bear has truly fulfilled the words of Newton D. Baker in that Phi Gamma Delta "is not for college days alone," (but hopefully by the time this guy reaches thirty he'll have more important things to do than sit around the pool table). •^enDiPaola \r\nPage 4, RARITAN FIJI Nu Beta Organizes First Annual Fiji Olympics This past April the brothers at Nu Beta successfully organized a Fiji Olympics in which all the nearby chapters on the east coast participated in various events against each other. The organizational part of the Olym pics was perhaps the most difficult obstacle to overcome as we had to try and find a date that would be suitable for the largest number of chapters during the month that most chapters have events such as Pig Dinner and Fiji Island. The Olympics started out with a party on Friday night, April 14, at the Cook College Gym. On Saturday we held the events, and even though all the events were not preplanned, a good time was had by all. More im portant was that brothers from other chapters found they had friends and brothers from chapters other than their own. Saturday night climaxed the weekend by having a party at the house. When considering that a large number of brothers travelled from as far away as Colgate and Union Col lege to come to Rutgers (some brothers drove 4-5 hours to get here) to compete in softball, volleyball, and other events, one can see the true meaning of brotherhood that this great fraternity gives to all its members. All in all the weekend was a From a personal standpoint, I believe that I reaped the greatest re wards that the Olympics had to offer. In trying to organize the Olympics I had the pleasure of communicating with brothers from fifteen chapters. In addition, many brothers from Nu Beta, including myself, travelled to Lehigh, Lafayette, Penn State, Bucknell, and Colgate to obtain some Final ly, looking back and evaluating whether the Olympics were a success or not, keeping all the organizational and other problems in mind, I feel that since our main goal of getting brothers from other chap ters together for a weekend was ac complished, and the first annual Fiji Olympics was indeed a success. The ideas about what was feasible and brothers of Nu Beta would like to thank those brothers at the other what wasn't. These experiences were most rewarding as it allowed us to see what our national fraternity was all chapters who came up for the week end and hope that there will be another Olympics in the spring. about and obtained a real meaning of Douglas N. deMarrais '78 brotherhood that I'm sure will be with us forever. Undergrads Make Bid at Keller After a two year drought, the finishing high in the standings. Add all brothers here have decided that it is this to a first place finish in ping pong (Rich Berke) and strong showings in track and basketball, it is not hard to about time to bring the Keller Trophy back to its rightful owners. As of Feb ruary, Fiji is in third place in a very tight race and there is much op timism of winning the championship by the end of the year. Nu Beta started offtthe year strong, going undefeated if^ football (until the playoffs), which earned them a fourth place finish "in that sport. Tennis was also a big event for the undergrads, with many brothers see why there is so much hope for this year. With some of our best sports yet to come, including wrestling (1st place finish last year), racquetball, hand ball, and volleyball, the brothers are confident that the long tradition of capturing the Keller will be con tinued. great success. Nu Beta of Phi Gamma Delta OLIVER 78 Easton Avenue TOLMES WENDELL V New Brunswick, N. .08901 The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta 3^3 Waller Ave. Suite 301 Lexington, KY ^0504 Address Correction Requested