Fiji Missourian University of Missouri-Columbia Fall 1980 Vol. XLVI No. 1 What's New At Chi Mu From as far away as San Diego or as close as Kansas City, St. Louis, and Columbia, ttne Pledge Class of 1980 tnas come together. Their interests vary as can be seen by spending a day at the Fiji House. One may find a friendly game of pool downstairs or a pledge practicing for cheerleading in the front yard. One would also find the pledge's studies ranging from journalism to engineering, and from meteorology to business. Even with all of these differences, the pledge class is starting to unite and become involved in the House. Pledges have shown an interest in activities ranging from homecoming committees to campus activities. The pledges have achievement of better grades. Unity among the pledge class is being also become involved in the House's shown with work that has been done intramural program. Many pledges have turned out for the tryouts and practices. around the House. The pledges have If not involved in House intramurals, the pledges have united in theirown softball togetherness through late night work crews, meal crews, as well as pledge meetings conducted every week. The Pledge Class of 1980 is starting to understand its role in the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. They are starting to form a bond of friendship that will last team and will be organizing a football team for the upcoming season. More importantly, studies have not been ignored. This yearthe pledge class is spending between 4-5 hours in study hall. Recently, grades have been posted learned the importance of teamwork and the rest of their ILves on the walls to increase the initiative for \ OtLi" ,bT€1K I'M g;^ mma DFJ.T^ The Phi Gamma Delta Pledge Class of 1980-81 at Chi Mu \r\nWhat's Happenin' The Phi Gams would also like to recognize Mrs. Cleone Crossette for all brought optimism the love, hard work, and friendship she "Chapter tone", is the early success it Another recent factor and that has increased has contributed to the house. has On a serious side, the Fijis give their condolences to the friends and family of Harry R. Studer '34, who passed away success has brought the house together at all sporting events and this unity has last February. house activities. achieved in intramurals. The appeared to have carried over in other One other important aspect has given The men of Chi Mu would like to thank all who participated in the Grads and Dads Weekend and who cametothe'59- '60 reunion when Missouri played Penn State. Thanks for showing that Phi Gamma Delta is not just forcollege days alone. The sorority of Chi Omega nd the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta worked on several homecoming projects recently. As a service project, the Fijis and Chi-Os performed puppet shows for children in hospitals. The houses also sold "huggies" (rubber foam coolers), and gave the profit to the Campus Handicapped Students Organization. The Fijis and Chi-Os also contributed a float in the homecoming parade, and a talent show for the homecoming the house more optimism,and that is the Today, the Chi Mu chapter is looking optimistically into the future. A brief overview explains why many Fijis are feeling so hopeful A major reason for the chapter's optimism is the recent renovation of the house. Not only does it make the house at 704 College Ave. more comfortable to live in, but it signifies a big step of house to check their own behavior towards themselves and towards the house, thus improving overall house conduct. And finally, pledge training has improved steadily the past few years. One can see an increased emphasis on achievement for the internal sector of scholarship when viewing the charted test and quiz scores in the hallway and to propose higher goals, the house emphasis Pledge Trainer Mike Berry has had on keeping pledge training 100% a retreat at the First Christian coverage of the Republican National Convention. improvement. A special congratulatory note goes to Haynes Johnson '52, for his excellent Her presence has caused everyone in the the fraternity. In an effort to achieve greater heights, Church in Columbia, Sept. 27. There, individual committees set goals, assigned specific responsibilities, and made deadlines for future projects. Also, the chapter rated itself in specific categories such as scholarship, pledge training, and morals. The chapter now has a good idea on what needs the most banquet at Hearnes. addition of a new housemother. downstairs. Equally important is the constructive. All of these factors are producing abundant optimism and give evidence to believe that it is a great time to be a Phi Gam. The year of the Phi Gam at Mizzou? The Fijis are counting on it. Fiji intramurals are once again among the best in the fraternity league, identify these dedicated intramural players from the past and win a sideline pass to any of the Fiji football games. \r\nChi Mu: Shaping Up inside and Out Dear None of this would have been possible Brothers: Much has been accomplished at Chi Mu since our last "Fiji Missourian." The exterior appearance of the house has been in the process of reconstruction for approximately two years. Many of our graduate brothers have told us that our house looks as good now as It appeared when it was brand new. To show you how much has been achieved to improve the over-all appearance of the house, here is a list of work completed since last as long as we keep working hard on rush without the hard work and dedication of each year. our House Corporation. It took a $45,000 loan to finance these improvements. We are presently trying to pay this off by selling bonds to you, our graduate brothers. These bonds can We feel that we are the top fraternity out of 32 this year at Mizzou. We also feel we can stay on top as long as we keep receiving the fantastic support from our graduate brothers on rush and be purchased in sizes of $500 or $5,000. house improvements that we've been receiving. Our motto this year is,"This is the year For more information about these bonds, please contact our House Corporation Treasurer, Brother Larry of the Phi Gam at Mizzou." I am humbled to think that thoughts like these wouldn't be possible if it weren't Gill at: May: 1. New ceilings in bedrooms Larry Gill for all the brothers before us who have 2. New fluorescent lights in bedrooms 3. Rewired and replaced vanity lights in 135 N. Meramec bedrooms. Clayton, MO 63105 worked to make Chi Mu what it is today. To all our graduate brothers I say thank you and pledge to you that we aren't letting you down. Our goal is to make every year "the year of the Phi Gam at Mizzou." Please come by the house and see our new improvements, have brunch before a football game, and renew some old 4. Newly installed outlets under vanity and along walls 5. Refinished woodwork in the Tom K. Smith Library 6. Completely renovated social section with a seating capacity of twenty two 7. Newly purchased television 8. New wall to wall carpeting in social section and library 9. Seventy-five purchased dining room chairs 10. Newly Installed carpeting in Housemother's room Room 303 Besides these house improvements, the internal part of the house is constantly developing. This year we have 72 active brothers and 27 pledges for a total of 99 Chi Mu Phi Gams. This figure carries great significance when bonds with brothers, old and new. compared with the number of men who were Phi Gams in the mid-70's, when Our doors are always open. Come over and prove to yourself and to all of us there were approximately 60 Chi Mu Phi Gams. This figure also shows that our house is well above capacity and that we shouldn't be affected by the projected college enrollment decline of the 1980's college days alone. Fraternally, Ralph Hill '81 here that Phi Gamma Delta is not for President XM Fiji Deiegates Go To Ekkiesia The Chi Mu chapter of Phi Gamma Delta sent four delegates to the 132nd Ekklesia held in Nashville on August 1216. Present were Ralph A. Hill, '81, Michael Ft. Jones, '82, Brian Chatman, '83, and Lewis Harrington, '80. At the Ekklesia, approximately twenty hours were spent in general session, where Acts of Ekklesia were modified. While many of the issues were simply Entertainment was provided by Ray initial debating and a vote, a motion to keep the article concealed within the fraternity failed. Brother Hill took the Stevens, and an excellent speech was initiative to call the motion back on the from the University of Wisconsin and floor, and after a role call vote was taken, publisher of the Tulsa Tribune. Jones spoke on the history of fraternities, the the motion to keep the article sacred in all chapters of Phi Gamma Delta, given by Jenkin Lloyd Jones, a Phi Gam times of trouble, and the times of success. The night captured its peak passed. Several other highlights included the interest with the announcement of the chartering of a colony at Texas Christian University as the newest chapter of Phi newly elected Archons and the new '50). quite controversial. It involved whether Gamma Delta, and Chi Mu's winning of honorable mention for the Coon Plaque. or not a chapter could publicly display a sacred article of the fraternity. After The events of the Ekklesia culminated part of a house cleaning process, several, and one In particular, became at the banquet on Friday night. president, Joseph B. Carney (DePauw The Ekklesia proved to be an invaluable experience for all who attended. \r\nFiji Fables COL. EDWARD H. WILKIE, '35; Tucson, BOB CURRY, '64; Dallas TX; Director of Marketing, Parker-Garrick. AZ; president of Building Corp. of the Upsilon Alpha chapter of Phi Gamma A.S. WALSTAD,'70; Joplin; Veterinarian of Delta; retired. a small animal clinic;"Angie" is married, no GARY KERRICK, '65; Austin TX; District children. Staff Supervisor, Public Relations, Southwestern Bell Telephone; married with two children ages 5 and 2. CHRIS POLSON, '69; Colleyville TX; Executive Recruiter of Sadovsky, West and Associates; married and one daughter two years old; may move to Minneapolis-St. HAL SOUTHER, '67; Plantation PL; National Training Manager of Cordis Dow Corp.; wife Dennie; hobbies: scuba, golf, photography. Paul area. JIM ALBRIGHT, '57; Dallas TX; President and Creative Director of Albright Council Hanna & Carl Inc.; preparing a novel, an expose of fraternity brothers from 19531957. DAN KRONES "KRONI",'78; Kansas City, professional fund raiser, Princeton Industries Corporation; will help schools, clubs, etc. raise money; wife Beth-Gamma Phi '78, own home and raise dog, Bogart. JIM DAWSON,'55; Pinehurst, NC;owner of Century 21 Dawson realty; certified Let's Renew investment broker; president of Century 21 Investment Society of the Carolines. C. ROGER ELLIOT, '38; Sun City, AZ; "Rog" formerly owned Elliot Ins. Agency Old Bonds and Crown Associates in Kansas City; Brothers, retired and "working harder than ever on Country Club golf course." JACK LACKEY JR, '41; Tahoe City, OA; Committee will try to renew some of the brotherhood of Vice Pres. of Belford, Hammerbeck, Inc.; welcome to attend. These activities will include a Pig living at Lake Tahoe for 9 years, skiing, golfing, boating, etc., and some work; 3 Dinner, possibly a Law Day activity and summer picnics. We appreciate all the help you have given us and hope that this support will continue. Some of our program will involve pledge class communications on the events and anyone who would like to be a pledge class representive, please contact us. If you hear from a pledge brother,don't children, 7 grandchildren. TOM FLINT, '77; New York NY; business manager with Citibank in New York. ROBERT E. BALL,'69; Yuma AZ;"B-Ball" is Again, as in years past, the Graduate Relations years gone by in the activities we are planning. They will be specifically planned with you in mind and all are be surprised! a Major in the US Marine Corps, Executive Officer, 2nd Light AntiAircraft Missile Grad. Relations Committee Battalion. Perge Fraternally, \r\nLetter to the Graduates: Fijis Need Your Support improvement policy that has been adopted and put into effect by the Have you attended any recent Pig Dinners? Have you recommended anyone from your home town for membership? The chapter cannot rely on itself. Its goal of scholastic and fraternal excellence can only be achieved with significant help from its graduates. Think about what you can do, and do it. You might be surprised at what pleasure it brings you. We owe the Trustees fraternity that much. men that I see and the overall chapter Dear Chi Mu Graduate Brothers: None of us can deny that for a number of years the general attitude and atmosphere on the Missouri campus and in our house left a great deal to be desired. It is my understanding that this same situation existed on most, if not all, of the college campuses throughout the country. Thank goodness that period is behind us! The greek system at Missouri is again in good graces with both the students and the administration. I am pleased to be able to tell you that I am very impressed with the calibre of tone at Chi Mu. The appearance of the actives and the attitudes that they have not only towards themselves, but towards the fraternity and its graduates, impress me greatly. The hospitality and warmth is readily apparent when you enter the of house. the Chi The Mu house Alumni Association, has been a significant help. Much work has been accomplished, yet Fraternally yours, there is more to be done. James Millan '53 Have you been by the house lately? Perge! Fiji Quiz Can you name the "Slick Six?" ■jeL)0}8|J UBUJBBN pUB 'SJiOJQ je}sq0/\/\ lemBQ 'BBeJO AenBg smg "jr fomg setuBp 'uos|!M XUBag lanuuBS 'AyBQoyM uoi0|dujaj_ uyor isjomsuv The Fiji Missourian is the official publication of the Chi Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. It is published three times a year in Columbia, Missouri. Editor: John Dewey Writers: Brian Chatman, John St. Clair, Mark Kiehl, Cliff Tompson, Dave Adams Chapter Officers: President: Ralph Hill Treasurer: Mike Jones Recording Secretary: Curt Cunningham Corresponding Secretary: Jeff Tedrow Historian: Mark Castle Photographer: Mark Chaney \r\nSocial Events—FIJIs Are "The House to Party With The Chi Mu social committee, headed by Chuck Stern, has kicked off the semester well for Phi Gamma Delta. Spurred by a new format constructed for the social committee at the chapter retreat, a number of superb social events have occurred. Phi Gams celebrated Missouri's 47-16 victory over New Mexico State with a "Margarita Party." At this party, the first social committee sponsored event, the actives and pledges brought their dates to the house where they danced and were served margaritas. It was an appropriate way to celebrate the defeat of the "Lobos." The second event on the social calendar was a TGIF with the Tri-Delta sorority. The Fijis and Tri-Delts enjoyed a barbecue on the back porch of the Little Sister Rush Program chapter house. The party was rated "the best ever" by many of the actives. Word quickly spread around campus that the "Fijis are the house to party with." After Missouri thoroughly trounced "The Fighting lllini," the Fijis celebrated again in fine style at "The Flaming Pit" This year, the Fiji Little Sister Rush Program is off to an excellent start. The program is headed by John Livingston and Porky Kiehl. Both have anticipated the best year ever for the Little Sister Program. combined with Parent's Weekend and In the beginning of the year, there were two open rush parties in which the Fijis recruited girls through advertising the two proved to have meshed quite and sign-up sheets in the dormitories well. and sororities. Then,through a selective process, the Fijis selected the girls who restaurant. This social event was The new format, which is a basic delegation of jobs and authority to each member of the committee, has increased the efficiency of the committee tremendously. With each member given a certain responsibility other than just attending meetings, much more work is being accomplished. would make the best Little Sisters. Finally, the top 125 girls out of approximately 500 were sent bids to become "A Little Sister of the Black Diamond." Throughout the year, the Fijis have parties such as formals, hoedowns, and TGIF's, with the newly acquired Little Sisters. In addition to this, they help out during rush parties, attend intramural games, and stop by the house to socialize and acquire new friends. Overall, the Fijis are really excited about the program and conversely, many girls have said they are anticipating a fun year with their future Fiji Intramurals Big Brothers. On the Move Fiji intramurals have been sensational this year, as Chi Mu has placed no lower in the fraternity league. Probably no single individual than 5th in any event. This versatility and all-around success has put the Fijis deserves more credit for the Fiji's over in 2nd place in the over-all standings. Golf, always a strong sport for the Phi Gams, was true to form this fall as Andy Corkin,'81, shot a 75 to lead the Fijis to a was a major factor in pulling out the victory. Strong defense was the keynote for all ranking than Bruce Frankenfield,'82. Bruce's superb play in handball singles the talented Phi Gam softball team as guaranteed another 2nd place finish for the Fijis. Bruce characterized the Fiji's advanced as far as the semifinals. ability to reports that the Fijis are looking forward to a strong football team performance. A good effort is needd by the team if they are to maintain their 2nd place standing bounce back when he 2nd place finish. overcame a 10 point deficit in the The Fijis counted on John Pickering, '84, and Drew Weeks,'83, to keep up the pace in tennis, and they responded by contributing an over-all 3rd place finish semifinals, advancing himself into the finals. Frankenfield commented afterward that roaring support he received by the Fijis during the match they finished with a 5-1 record and Cliff Tompson, intramural chairman, in intramurals. Chi Mu Gets New Housemother The Fijis at Chi Mu are very thrilled about the many new additions to their house. There are new ceilings, carpeting, furniture, and 27 new pledges, to name a few of the changes. But probably none of these additions ranks as high in importance as the addition of the new housemother, Mrs. Susan Jane Locklin. The Phi Gams had been actively searching for a housemother for about two years, evidence that a favorable one is certainly hard to come by these days. It is interesting to note that Mrs. Locklin has had no previous experience as a housemother. But her past record shows that she has many skills that are quite helpful. Mrs. Locklin, or "Mom", grew up in Carbondale, Illinois, and attended SlU. She later moved to Troy, Michigan, where she raised her four children. The children, two boys and two girls, have grown up and are all through college. Sewing is her major hobby yet she claims she "always kept busy on several projects." She was previously employed in Troy with a company called Naico, where she ran an office all by herself. Her doctor advised her to take a vacation, but soon she began to look for more work. Why would a person want to live and work among 100 young, coltish men? 'Mom" thought that the work "sounded very interesting, and besides," she said, "I wanted work badly." \r\nIn order to have a quality Fiji Missourian, it is necessary to have your support in receiving information. We would appreciate it if you would take a few moments and write down some of the interesting aspects of your life. Be sure to send this information if you have changed your address or jobs. Remember, whatyou may think is unimportant might not be to someone who has not seen you in a while. NOTHING IS TOO INSIGNIFICANT!!! The Fiji Missourian is for you! NAME ADDRESS YEAR NICKNAME OCCUPATION AND JOB DESCRIPTION OTHER COMMENTS (FAMILY, INTERESTS, INFORMATION, etc.). John Dewey, Editor Fiji Missourian 704 College Ave. Columbia, Mo. 65201 \r\nCW MU of PH! GAMMA DELTA 704 College Ave. Columbia, MO 65201 Non Profit Org. 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