UPSILON SIGMA CHAPTER Utah State University 636 E. Fifth Street, North Logan, Utah 84321 January 15, GRADUATE NEWSLETTER Dear Brothers, The new Administrators of the Chapter for the coming year are: Bruce W. Donnachie ('75), President; Richard L. Wight ('75), Treasurer; Joe F. Gardner ('75), Recording Secretary; Richard The!in ('77), Corresponding Secretary; and Richard K. Taylor ('75), Historian. Our hopes and dreams of a successful year are with these, our new officers. New initiates into the Chapter this year are: Kenneth J. Hammerle ('77), John Dietz ('76), David W. Whipple ('77), and Richard Thel in ('77). The Christmas party for the Head Start chi ldren turned out to be a great success. Approximately 35 chi ldren from the Logan area came down to help the Brothers and the Alpha Chi Omega's decorate our Christmas tree. The chi ldren were given stockings fi l led with candy and fed a hot dog dinner. There was a surprise visit from Santa Claus (Rich Taylor). Our next party for the chi ldren wi l l be at Easter, and wi l l include an egg hunt. White Owl Club The White Owl Club was started a few years ago by Upsi lon Sigma Chapter. Donations to the Club are $100.00. Those who donate wi l l have their names put on a bronze plaque and placed on the cabinet housing our White Owl. Donations can be given in $5, $10, and $25 amounts or the entire sum at once. The money wi ll help to pay off our national bi ll and/or be put in a special account to buy a house. Birthday Party The party brought graduates and Brothers from al l over Cache Valley together to celebrate our sixth birthday party. We were honored by the presence of our Advisor, Pete Hawkins, who is a professor on campus. Ceremonies were conducted by Bobby Hammerle and Joe "Stubby" Dietz. It was a fine Upsi lon Sigma party. Graduates Let us know what you're doing and if you plan on paying us a visit, so that we can plan ahead. Section Convention This year, Upsi lon Sigma wi l l host the annual Section Convention at Utah State. Joe Dietz is this year's Chairman, and he promises it wi 11 be motivating and a lot of funJ Activities wi l l start Friday, February 1 with a ski trip. Plan to attend the Convention, and show the others that Upsi lon Sigma is No. 1. Next issue: 1) Section Convention, 2) Black Diamond, 3) Rush, k) Pig Dinner. Bruce^-A(A. Donnachie Graduate Relations PergeJ Plan to visit your Chapterl