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Moving on to tLePiilnre »' ' , s » a < \r\nB.C.FIJI Magazine winter 2001 Contents President's Message 2 Purple Legionnaire/ Board of Chapter Advisors' Report 3 The Section Chief on Leadership 4 Social Service Report 5 New House Fundraising Message 6 Meet Your New Brothers 7 Pi Gamma Athletics 8 Staff: Editor: Court Caldwell Associate Layout: John Jones Publishing Consultant: Brandon Baraty Cover by John Jones and Court Caldwell. I would like to acknowledge all those brothers who contributed to this magazine, from the wnters,to those who put in long hours folding BC FIJIs, without whom, we would have one less Fiji publication. I hope you all enjoy this issue. If you have any suggestions or comments on layout or content, feel free to contact me at Rapid hippo@hotmail.com. Fraternally, Court Caldwell '02 Perge! Winter 2001 BCFIJl \r\nPresident's Message Brothers, AsI near the end of my term, I keep wondering what the future has in store for Pi Gamma. We just won the Condon Cup for the Most Improved Chapter in 1999. We are expecting more recognition from our Year 2000 Brother (even if they are very minimal). Teach us how to write a good resume, or how to ace ajob interview, or keep us up to date on various job opportunities. Let us know of potential Rushees who will be coming to UBC. Give us feedback on Pig Dinner or Founder's Day so we can make Awards Report. We will be the events more memorable for moving into a brand new house on you. Take part in the potential Fraternity row in development of a Fiji September 2002. We are Grad/Undergrad "The potential for nearing the 75*^ mentor program where Pi Gamma Anniversary of the we match up a grad is tremendous" Founding of Pi Gamma and undergrad with in 2004. We are trying similar career or to get the 2004 Ekklesia in personal interests. Come to a Vancouver to coincide with our Wednesday night meeting, or just 75^ year. The potential for Pi come out and have a beer with us Gamma is tremendous. and share some stories. Our Section Chief, Tim Glowa, But there is another element tliat Let us know how we can help you. The undergraduate chapter of 70 quality men can also benefit you through reciprocity of service. Brothers 1 am extremely optimistic about the future of Pi Gamma; if you choose to become more involved, you will be can make Pi Gamma even better; rewarded. and our Purple Legionnaire, Kxis Kottmeier, put in countless hours to help the undergraduates operate the Chapter effectively. They truly uphold and represent the principles of Phi Gamma Delta. more Graduate support! As graduates young and old, you have a wealth of knowledge and experience that you can pass down to the undergraduates. There are so many ways you can assist us. You can help us in managing the finances of the Chapter, and each 1 always welcome and appreciate feedback, feel free to contact me at ubc fiii@hotmail.com ^ Fratemally, Chapter President Perge! Winter B.C.FIJI \r\nPurple Legionnaire/ BCA Report year now! I have come to the conclusion, however, that the structure Brothers, warm welcome to our 17 new brothers on behalf of all the brothers of Pi Gamma! As I had mentioned in a recent email blast, the initiation process went off without any problems and I was very impressed by the organization involved. For those graduate brothers who are not currently receiving my updates of the BCA needs modifying. I am working to create a Firstly, I would like to extend a email The Board of Chapter Advisors has been up and running for a whole who 'cabinet' of sorts for the BCA. We have the manpower and willingness of many younger brothers to assist the BCA in its aims of making Pi Gamma stronger; what we lack are experienced. Business-oriented older brothers to help run the show. I have little help in this department! I urge any brothers initiated prior to 1985 willing to help create a ..what wp lark are strong, long-lasting wnat we lack are would like to, please experienced. Businesssend me your email oriented brothers to help run the show." corp dev@mnxltd.com and I will be sure to add you to our grad email list. PIG Dinner was very well attended this year. The chapter received over $1100 for the Pig, an amount to beat this year! Brother Glenn Harris announced that all agreements with the UBC are in place for the development of a new chapter house for Pi Gamma. Brothers Dave Mills and Dave Mowat have graciously agreed to head up our fund raising committee for the new house. Brother Stu Evey, founder of ESPN, gave a fantastic speech on how Phi Gamma Delta has played such a large role in his successful life, the evening left us feeling very proud to be Fijis. BCA to ASAP. contact I can me be reached at work 6849384 or at home 9258323. I'm very excited about 2001 for Pi Gamma. We are more organized than I have ever seen in my 10 years as a Fiji. I hope that we can get to 'the next level' of success and make our organization one that can achieve previously unimagined goals. The key to achieving these goals is to enjoy the process on the way to success! I have greatly enjoyed my first year as Purple Legionnaire and plan to keep going in this position for many years to come. I hope you will be able to take part with me. Fraternally, Krister Kottmeier Purple Legionnaire Winter 2001 BC FIJI 3 \r\nobjective of this tool will be to Leadership instill in our Brothers the skills The ultimate purpose of fraternities is a topic that generates much discussion both in and outside of the Greek communities. On one hand, there are individuals who believe that Greek lettered organizations like ours exist for one purpose and one purpose only: furthering the social network of its members. Others, myself included, believe fraternities have an opportunity to enhance the lives of our members by teaching valuable life skills: responsibility, commitment, developing organizational skills, understanding basic hfe skills (cooking, cleaning etc.), and teaching time management skills. Thomas Riley Marshall, former Vice President of the United States (Wabash '73), once proclaimed "The forces that have been greatest in my life have been God and the college Fraternity that molded me". This powerful statement implies that the fratemity, by being more than just a center for social activities, adds value to the lives of its members. necessary for true leadership. To prepare Brothers for a lifetime of leadership. Phi Gamma Delta hopes to provide the essential tools, training and support needed. As many Graduate Brothers know, the starting point for any successfiil leader is an assessment of where you are, where you have been, and where you want to be. In this sense, our undergraduate Brothers have the opportunity to gain real life leadership experiences, long before graduating from University. In an increasingly competitive job market, this essential skill could place them leaps and bounds ahead of their non-Greek competitors. Are we, as an organization, currently doing everything we can to develop our members into the leaders of tomorrow? Certainly not; but at least we are taking steps towards that objective.^ Tim Glowa, University of Calgary '93 Chief of Section XXXVII tglowa@hotmail.com The Archons of the Fratemity are currently looking at establishing a branded leadership program for our undergraduate members. The Winter 2001 BC FIJI 4 \r\nPi Gamma Social Service Report: During the past year, we have had an exceptional turnout for our social service events. Over the summer, we had a strong showing at both the Labatt's 24 hour relay and the Heineken cup, with nearly all active brothers helping out for at least one event. This past term, we held two chapter events for the Santa Fox food drive at 99.3 the Fox radio - one on behalf of the 2000 pledge class and one on behalfofthe active chapter. Both were very successful, as the coordinators at die Fox were amazed at our combined contribution. In addition to chapter wide events, several brothers themselves to took it volunteer upon for organizations such as the Cambie Community Center and the Spina Bifida Association of Canada, as well as local churches and UBC intramurals. The final tally is still in the works, but a conservative estimate puts the total number of social service hours for the 2000 calendar year at over 1000-^ Fratemally, Dan Allard '04 Social Service Committee Notices Brothers, • Do you know ofa brother who has moved, or have moved yourself? E-mail, us at UBC_FlJl@hotmail .com with the correct one, so you can continue to receive this ever-improving publication. • Have you seen the Pi Gamma Website? Go to www.FUl.bc.ca for the latest Pi Gamma News and info. • Just tied the knot? Got a big Promotion? Want to send out an open invitation to the Polynesian Island you just won in a two-day high stakes poker game? The BC FIJI is a resource for all Pi Gammas, and as such we want to include any individual news or announcement that you would like to share with your brothers. Winter 2001 BCFIJI 5 \r\no NEW FIJI HOUSE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO MOVE INTO HIGH GEAR What could be better than to move into a brand new chapter house for the fall 2002 school term? TO MOVE INTO IT AND BE DEBT FREE!!!! That is the plan being formulated by a dedicated group of FIJI grads led by Dave Mowat ('77) and Dave Mills ('76). The goal is to raise $700,000 to match the funds being provided through the developer. Anticipated cost of the project is $1,400,000. More details will follow this spring but anyone wishing to donate to the campaign may do so immediately by the following methods: 1. DONATE THROUGH YOUR WORK TO THE UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN Designate that you want your donation to go to "The Phi Gamma Delta Foundation of Canada" and note that the registered charity number is 89003 6544 RR0001. 2. SEND A CHEQUE DIRECTLY TO THE FOUNDATION Phi Gamma Delta Foundation of Canada 20 Raintree Path Etobicoke, ON, M9C 5A9 Be sure to designate the funds for Pi Gamma Housing Project 3. MAKE A DONATION BY VISA OR MASTERCARD E-mail your request to Dave Mills at fiji@telus.net. If you have address changes or e-mail info for you or any other brothers please e-mail the FIJI Fundraising Committee at fiii@telus.net.^ Winter 2001 BO FIJI 6 \r\nMay 1 Introduce Your New Brotliers. On January 20 2001 Pi Gamma successfully initiated 17 new brothers. This was the culmination of 4 months of learning the ways of poised to help lead Pi Gamma throughout the next Millennium. The new initiates repainted the entire Main Gamma (who is our dearest friend). room and Kitchen (yeah guys, first time that's been done in a while!), The new Bros also got the chance to Halloween was a blast with thousands get to know the active chapter much in attendance, and they committed countless hours devoting their time to the disappointment of the active chapter. They are penultimate pitiful pledge class, 2"^* only to the pledge class of 1998. The throughout the lower mainland, heading up the Santa Fox Food Drive. sheer incompetence can be reflected in neophytes' Bemie Batt's selection of ties, Ryan Lett's love of thrash music (a la Bro Mike Holtz) and Ghalib Walji's receding hair line (a la Bro Jeff Cowart). The active chapter has received a great boost and looks forward to continued success with a devoted new class of quality men. Fraternally, Saro Turner '03 All seriousness aside, they are a quality group of good men who are Winter 2001 BC FIJI 7 \r\nPi Gamma Some of the chapter's most Sporting Achievements notable achievements from the 2000-2001 present year include league championship wins from our The Pi Gamma Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the University Division 11 soccer and basketball of British Columbia has been an athletic force on campus for years. Through participation and success in their respective events and divisions, the Fiji's have become a well known and respected group of men in the Intramural program. Sports have always been an integral part in the strengthening of brotherhood in our chapter. The present is no exception, as FIJI involvement in the Legacy games is as strong as ever. The chapter is hoping to build on their impressive seventh place finish in the overall standings at UBC from the past year, which saw us place well above many residences and faculties with thousands of members in comparison to our 75 brothers. In the Greek division, teams as well as very strong finishes from our volleyball teams. Every one of our teams made the playoffs in their respective pools and divisions in an impressive first term- a performance that only looks to get better come the second semester. Pi Gamma is hoping to repeat their first place finish in the Hindmarch division at last year's triathlon, and our prospects look promising as many of the sports mad brothers have already begun rigorous training routines. The huge term-ending event Storm the Wall is rapidly approaching, and the FIJI'S are looking forward to another impressive finish to the year. The Pi Gamma chapter is 'All Fired Up' about the upcoming sporting events, as we continue our proud athletic tradition the Phi Gam's finished second Gamma.^ behind rival fraternity Beta Theta Pi in a close race, with the Betas passing us only in the last two weeks ofthe year. Fraternally, Rob Douglas Sports Committee of Pi Winter 2001 BCFITI 8