\ The Gem State Fiji Mu IOTA Chapter PIGGER 2001 The 81st annual Norris Pig Dinner, held on April 28th, was a great suc cess. Will Omdorff ('03) organized the event, and it went off without a hitch. Brothers from every decade back to the 40's attended the function. The annual golf tournament unfortunately had to be canceled due to a downpour of heavy rain all morning. Despite this, many graduates still gathered that morning to reminisce at the house. A large group of both graduates and undergraduates was also able to gather for lunch. At 5:00, everyone gathered back at the house to take a group picture in front of the 600 University side. After this, everyone proceeded back inside to the Pig Dinner. The dinner featured Master of Ceremo nies Jim Hill (Arizona '61), who is also the Mu Iota chapter advisor, along with keynote speaker John Sackett('65). Pigger was once again a huge success!! Summer 2001 Announcements —Joe p. Harle ('42) & Paul G. Morken ('39) caught up with each other on March 13 in Austin, TX over dinner with their wives. They en joyed the pleasant evening, renewing ties of their days spent at the chapter house. —Gary Reagan ('64) retired from teaching two years ago. Ke now spends his time on both his farm in Fairfield and in Payette with his wife, Con- —The Mary McCarty Parents Organization is planning a work week at the chapter house this summer. No defi nite dates are currently set, but parents will be contacted. Any one else interested in helping can contact Sunnie Smith at(208) 764-2341. : We here at 600 U would like to thank all the brothers who have sent donations to help publish the Gem State Fiji. It is because of this financial INSIDE THE ISSUE support that we are able to publish four times a year. Rigger/ spring Intramurals Rush/ House Events/ Fiji Memories Graduate update ('87-'90) \r\nA. li'';//. fSsW -- -S7'•1 ; The Gem State Fiji ''iT "flji 'l" ■- ty.i - •■»•' More From Rigger During the dinner, an brothers attending this dergraduate brothers were given out. Special recog nition was also given to those who have helped the house out in any way this past year. Framed year were: certificates from the In ternational Headquarters were also given to those being recognized as Fiji Sires and Sons. Those enrolled into the honor mC'V Just a Few of the other nual house awards for un Bill Barnes ('44) John Sackett ('65) Ken Reagan ('68) Bob Read ('71) Reed Mahan ('92) Darrin Milton ('93) Derone Johnson ('94) Jason Carter ('95) Ryan Munson ('GO) able order included: Thor ('75) & Derek ('02) Rostock 0 Mike ('58 XT) & Peter ('03) Mann Ed ('76) & Mike ('03) Haiper Above— Six Fiji Freshman take part in the Phi Delta Theta Turtle Derby skits during Mom's Weekend. They came up with a creative way to present the Fiji rabbit who had to race Gary('64) & Nate ('03) against the Phi Delt turtle. Reagan Spring Intramurals As the end of the school year comes to a close, the Phi Gams are still very much active in intramurals. The softball team made it all the way to the semi-finals of the playoffs and appeared to be a major favorite for the Championship. How ever, they lost a heart- a good one with the quickball team winning the championship, and most teams going all the way to the playoffs. The competitive basketball team played well, but fell just short of the playoffs. The recreational team narrowly missed the play well, coming in at fifth place. Jon Nishikawa also had a strong finish in singles racquetball. Overall, we have done well and improved from the last couple of years. With strong finishes in the last few events, we expect to place in the top offs. The 4 on 4 football breaker, falling one game five for overall points. team played well, but had short of the finals. to deal with a few injuries Next year we will have many of the players and athletes returning, and with a strong rush this Two Fiji teams playing in corec basketball made it to the playoffs as well, both giving very strong per formances. This semester has been and ended with a .500 re cord. In doubles billiards ac tion, Mark Jewell and Mason Fuller performed fall, should have the po tential to finish even bet ter. -Rich Bearg ('03) \r\nThe Gem State Fiji Rush Summer Rush We were very lucky during Pigger to be awarded may also be reached at the following summer address: Recommendations some extra funds for nish. Be assured that we will use 2917 E. Indian Cr. Ave it wisely to help bring some Meridian, Id 83642 quality men to the house. Or telephone (208) 288- Every little bit helps out, 0420. Just ask for Aaron, and we hope that we can depend on our great alumni support to continue helping us in any way possible. This year we would like to Address: summer and would like us us know. Just mail the msh functions talking with the kids. If you are interested in attending one of our rush events feel free to contact Thanks again for all of your wonderful support. or Matt Phone: Interests: to contact them, please let recommendations Papero Rushees Name: If you know of anyone going through rush this see more alumni at Rush Aaron Your Name; card to Why would he make a good Fiji? the above address or let us know by phone or email. Please mail this information to one of the Rush Chairmen or rushvp@hotmail.com . We —Aaron Papero & Matt Vandewater('03) House Events —On March 10th, undergraduate brothers of Mu For myself, my best experience while living at 600 U for 4 years (1933-37) was end. 1 passed along to her some photos of the house, along with one of our —April 24th was the chapter's biannual Faculty Din having Chuck Collins as a pledge brother and great friend. Chuck was totally blind, but knew the piano as well as anyone. We would have nightly sings by his side at the piano before din- pledge class lined up on the sidewalk in front of the house. She acknowledged my gift at the concert and thanked me by name. My wife, son, and grandson, attending the concert with ers made the trek and en- ner. joyed watching the great hockey game. every department of the university attended. Malcolm —April 6th and 7th was Mother's Weekend at the U of 1. We had an excellent tumout this year, not by just mothers, but by whole families. After watching "Turtle Derby" skits Saturday morning, everyone enjoyed also attended the event. It was a great chance for students and professors to mingle with each other, giving both the opportunity to talk with each other outside of the normal class room environment. Faculty from almost Renfrew and his wife Carol a fabulous lunch at the chapter house. That night the Mary McCarty Parents Fiji Memories'37 ering with almost of the families attending, lota traveled North to wateh the Spokane Chiefs hockey game. In all, over 30 broth- send via email to fijirushvp@hotmail.com ner. He was even the one me, were very impressed who tuned the piano. that I knew such a celeb- He attended classes without a dog as aide, but walked the r campus with a friend or —Doug Guy ('37) brother at his side. After all of this, he graduated with honors from the U of 1, and had a successful career as a talk show host, etc. His ful dinner at the Hilltop daughter, Judy Collins, is still very active and 1 at Restaurant in Pullman. The evening capped off with a in Orono, ME a year ago very enjoyable social gath- during Thanksgiving week- Organization held a wonder tended one of her concerts i t y ! ! ! \r\nThe Gem Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE State Fiji PAID Moscow,Idaho Permit #193 Phi Gamma Delta 600 University AvE. Box 3037 Moscow,ID 83843 POD International Headquarters 1201 Red Mile Rd. Lexington,, Ky 40544 Aosoft-a!.e Aa. 2.0 lllllllllltlilililllHlnlllltllilMilllilllMllHIiilllilltl Graduate News Graduate Brothers C87-'90)& Children Rich Steckier '87 - son Peter is 2 months old. Tim McKinley *88 - has two daughters: Mary, who is 4, and another daughter bom last July . Todd Armstrong *88 - has a son, Blair, who is almost 2. We would like to send a special thanks to Eric DeBord for providing a great share of this information and the idea. We are always glad to know what you want to see in the Gem State Fiji. We apologize if any of the information stated is incorrect. Dave Ward *88 - has a son, Ryan, age 8, and a daughter, Olivia, bom last July. Scott Ferguson '88 - has two sons, one about 4 months old. AlummUpdate Steve Peila *88 - has two kids. Bryan Dingel *88- has a daughter, Aleksei, who is 6, and a son, Jackson, who is 18 months. Brendan Armstrong *89 - daughter Payton tumed 3 in Feb. Ryan Clayeux *89 - daughter Riley will be 3 in May. Eric DeBord *89 - son Kian is 6 months old. Mike Dingel *90- has a son, Jake, almost 4, and daughter, Audrey, almost 2. Steve McCallie *90 - has a daughter who is almost one. Matt Dilorenzo *90 - has one son and one daughter. Kelsey Alrdrich *90 - son Cade was bom April 23^«^ 2001!!! Bob Larson *90 - has a daughter, Sophie who is almost 2 Once again we feel that our alumni database maybe starting to become somewhat out of date. Please help us keep you informed. If you know of someone who has moved recently, or is not receiving a Gem State Fiji, let us know. If you would just like to confirm that you are still at your same ad dress, it would greatly help. Please send the following infor mation to the house at PO Box 3037 Moscow, ID 83843 or email reag8286@uidaho.edu years old. Name, Address, Class, Phone*, email*. Degree*, wife's name*, any additional information Kevin Kleinkopf *90 -has a son, Casey, who will tum 4 in July, and one daughter, Katelyn, who is 3 months old. * optional \r\nWHO'S DOING WHAT? Help keep your classmates and brothers informed Name: Address: City: State: Zip: □ Check here if new address Thank you for replying to the Gem State Fiji! Any and all support is appreciated. We always look forward to hearing form our valuable alumni. We gladly appreciate any suggestions for the Newsletter. After all, it is for you—^the graduate brothers! —Nate Reagan, '03 current GSF Editor. t I Personal News or Messages to Anyone: reag8286@,uidaho.edu or (208) 885-7051 Be sure to check out our NEW updated WEB PAGE. Point your browser to: http://www.uidaho. edu/greek/fii i ED If you would like to be included in our email updates please contact Will Omdorff; Favorite Memories or Experiences: omd5371@uidaho.edu or Nate Reagan reag8286@uidaho.edu Send correspondence to: PO Box 3037 Moscow, ID 83843 (208) 885-7051 Please continue on back if need Please Help Support the Gem State Fiji Without your generous contributions, the regular publication of this newsletter would not be possible. Thanks to all those who have contributed in the past. To help, my check is enclosed: | | $75 | | $50 [ [ $25 | | Other_ Please make check payable to the Gem State Fiji