The Published by Chi lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, FALL-WINTER, 1979-80 Vol. XVI No.1 THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT Fall 1979 has been a very active semester for Chi Iota. Besides our annual Fiji Island on Labor Day i weekend, the first month included Fall Rush, Dad's Day, Homecoming and intramural football. As usual, our record was better than that of the mini. Dad's Day was a tremendous success, financially as well as spirit ually. ADPi's brought their dads over for some gambling and imbibing. The spirit of the dads got us psyched up for the next week's Homecoming, which included the usual pre-game "Brats and Beer," and a post game The 1983 Pledge Class with Pledge Trainer, Doug Knuth. '83 Pledges Abundant in Talent dinner at Century 21 for the alums. Charlie leuter is also from Winnetka. We are pleased with the turnout, and I hope we can have an even better showing for Pig Dinner. This event grew up in Baltimore, and was an Ail- He graduated from New Trier East High School where he ran cross country and made all conferencehonorable mention his senior year in baseball. He along with Jay Lofgren studies in the College of LAS. Jay went to Peoria Richwoods High School where he lettered in baseball, American swimmer his senior year at basketball, and swimming. He is the afternoon. Loyola of Baltimore. He also swam pledge class football quarterback. Kevin "Mugsy" O'Neill, the only Chi lota's basketball season is soon to be underway as well. If you are ever down in Champaign for a game, or just passing through, please stop The Fiji '83s possess a great diversity and multitude of talent. Along with the usual excellent athletics, the '83s have many other assets. Two pledges, Jeff Benner and Bob Connolly, transfered here this semes ter from the Naval Academy. Jeff Varsity his two years at the Navy and plans to pursue a career in medicine. out of state pledge is from Teeneck will be February 23, 1980 at the chapter house. Our guest speaker will be Neale Stoner, the new lllini Athletic Director. In addition to the dinner, the lllini will meet Purdue in basketball at the Assembly Hall that went to Loyola of Wilmette before heading east to the Naval Academy. He was captain of the cross country team in high school and also ran at High School in New Jersey. Mugsy lettered in football, basketball, and was all-state in tennis. He, like Tom McDonald, is a commerce major. Tom received his diploma from Navy. Bob is an engineering major. Ottawa High School where he lettered by and informed me about a bit of in Tennis. Bob, who now lives in Woodstock, Chris DeWald and Tom Fox also attended Loyola of Wilmette. Chris, an LAS student, lettered in football and participated in rugby for two lyears. Chris now lives in Lake Forest. Tom was active in basketball and ranked very highly scholastically at Loyola. He is from Winnetka and studies in the College of Commerce. by. We would be honored to have you. For example, one Friday after noon, Larry Whitney, ('49), stopped National Honor Society and is an Chi Iota history. It seems that after the war, Larry and a few brothers Illinois State Scholar. The classes two operated a wireless radio station in agriculture majors are John Hiser and Craig Karraker. John went to Bloomington High School where he heard in the house as well as in neigh boring buildings. As its popularity lettered in basketball. He has the dis grew, tinction of being the only pledge who Before He was elected to the (continued pa^e 3) the house, (WPGD). It could be so did its broadcast area. long, WPGD's popularity (continued page 2) \r\nFall-Winter, 1979-1980 THE ILLINOIS FIJI The Illinois Fiji Published Association by of Phi Gamma Illinois and Chi Delta Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for its mem bers and friends. We welcome all news from alumni. Please send your news and address changes to the Chapter House. Chairman of the Board Ward F. McDonald '64 Champ W. Davis '62 President Vice President Nic Loiacono '74 Secretary Michael J. Londrigan '62 T reasurer William M. Goldstein '66 Undergraduate OScers President David J. Moore '80 Treasurer Mathew J. Marty '80 Recording Secretary Thomas F. Whalen '80 Corresponding Secretary Christopher A. Schneider'81 Historian Mark J. Zdeblick '81 Co-Rush Chairman Thomas H. Krumwiede '80 Brothers enjoying FIJI ISLAND! Michael J. Dillon '82 Purple Legionnaire Clay Barnard '69 (Miami of Ohio) FIJI'S RUSH to Success Phi Gamma Delta was rewarded during fall rush 1979 with 7 of the finest young men in the program. Chris DeWald, Bob Haines, Gil Likes, Bob Connelly, Tom Fox, Pete Severson and JefFBenner are the new est editions to an already"promising" 83 class, while informal rush efforts and several 83:50 prospects are ensuing. The Intra Fraternity Council, who organized the fall rush program as an addition to the already established spring rush, was dis appointed by a very low (in quantity as well as quality) turnout of about 230 rushees for 1st stage and less than 150 in the following 2 stages. House spirit was up as the Phi Gams grabbed 7 of the best rushees and turned them into pledges in the No. 1 house on campus. We would like to extend our thanks to all Phi Gam alums who sent us recommendations and urge all alums to continue to support the house. With Fiji's being in great shape both physically and spiritually, the odds are things won't stop here. The FIJI Social Scene '79 As the campus is winding out the brothers are already planning another uncompromising social calendar. The first few strings were pulled over Labor Day, when we celebrated FIJI another semester with FIJI'S, as "the number one social house on campus." The annual "Pledge Week" was enjoyed in typical rare form as our frogs proved to be definitely FIJI material. All were out on the town ISLAND. The dates were retrieved and some even found dates to their from flatbeds traveling around campus and even a few straglers were They also showed Sigma Chi who was 'picked up.' The Purple crink proved "King of John St." when Sigs pooped sufficient to instill the purple passion in the islanders, as many of the out during their annual rendevous with our front door. By the way, brothers went really native with their boys, when's walkout?? pledge dance, "Dare She Blows." Tom Hussey '81 dates. But the desire didn't end there as our exchanges surely proved. Our planned ones included the notorious Tri-Delts (Dilly), Alpha Chi's (Quigs), Chi-O's (AB), and AdPi's (whole house). Our unplanned ones happened late nights in disco dens, punk pens, and rock 'n roll rallies in our private rooms. Between shacking at our hayrack ride in the wilderness and our annual philanthropy project (an Oktoberfest for MD) at a local bar with Delta Gamma Sorority, FIJI'S have retained their reputation PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE (continued from page 1) even got the university interested. The university encouraged Larry and his brothers to cease broadcasting. How ever, the popular station remained, and is now WPGU, a university run^ station. Please keep in touch. We hope to see you soon! Perg6 David J. Moore \r\nFall-Winter, 1979-1980 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Brothers Experience the FIJI Academy The theme of "Brotherhood and but great insight could be gained as various chapters related solutions Leadership" resounded through the halls of Indiana University as the Sixteenth FIJI Academy returned to Bloomington for the week of August 12-16. Chi Iota was represented by Matt Marty '80, Tom Krumwiede '80 and Model Initiation. One cannot and John Quinn '82. In addition, Purple legionnaire Clay Barnard led a entations of ceremonies which mean seminar in "Career Planning and Job Search Strategy" which brought high so much to all Fiji's. Lastly, the con duct and comradery of all the acclaim from all who attended. brothers in attendance made one very The program format for the Academy was consistent with past years, providing a full schedule of events each day. Activities ranged from an inspiring breakfast meeting with keynote speaker Glen Cunning ham (Kansas '34) to a "championship" softball match proud to be a FIJI. From the "Rhode between the "International Head quarters All-Stars" and the highly which had been successful. Secondly, the traditions and precepts of Phi Gamma Delta were movingly displayed at the Norris Pig Dinner help but reflect on the perfect pres Island Awareness Party" to a genuine hoedown with the "good ole Tennessee boys," the spirit and brotherhood of Phi Gams proved that our organization is indeed one of the finest in the world. '83 Pledges from page l' starts on the House football team. ALEXANDER DAVIS '32 DIES Alexander James Davis ('32), one of the best to wear the purple, died in October, 1979. He had retired from the Corps of Engineers after 40 years service. A native of Illinois, he was a graduate of the University of Illinois and began his Corps of Engineers service in 1933 as a junior engineer in the Rock Island District. He then worked on studies and design of dams and on flood protection for commun ities along the Ohio River before moving to Los Angeles and on to Texas where he spent 25 years, at first working on the Denison Dam, which at that time was the largest of its type ever built by the Corps. He shifted into military construction during World War 11. He served as chief of the engineering touted "southeast Sections." Many Craig is from University High in division for the Denison District and valuable concepts Normal 'through National was responsible for the design or con struction of more than 60 military were shared Leadership Methods, a well established organiza tion operated by Robert T. "Sonny" Davis (Texas '52) which concentrated on group involvement for working where he lettered in swimming and was a photographer for the school newspaper. Another pledge from further south installations in northern Texas and southern Oklahoma. He was chief of out problems. where he was elected to the National the Technical Engineering Branch, Engineering Division, U.S. Army En gineer Division Southwestern, in Perhaps the most interesting problem confronted at the Academy was the topic, "Hazing . . . What is Honor Society and is an Illinois State Dallas from 1951 to 1963. He also Scholar. He was also active in Youth served with the state department as a in Government. Gil Likes and Bob it?. . . Is it a problem?" The issue was first addressed by a panel of under Haines, both LAS students, gradu ated from Joliet West High School. flood control advisor to India and as the U.S. member of a United Nations graduate Chapter Presidents and then the floor was opened for discussion. Gil lettered in football and wrestling. Bob gained five varsity letters in football and wrestling. These two Little consensus could be reached on what constitutes hazing or in what capacity it can be effective. The only clear understanding about hazing was the position stated by Archon Presi dent Louis A. (Bud) Mangels (Indiana '56): "International Head quarters of Phi Gamma Delta must condemn all hazing activities and will not tolerate anything related to such actions." So be it. The impressions created by the FIJI Academy were numerous, but is LAS student Pat Morris. Pat at tended Carbondale High School made up the pledge class football offensive line. Terry Palmer from Freeport Senior High School lettered in football and track. He plans to pursue a career in engineering. Another engineer is Ted Woerner. Ted lives in Western Springs and went to Lyons Township High School. Ted worked as a mechanic on a first place D-production Porsche. Ted also bikes and cross country skis. Tom Williams lives in Glen Ellyn and graduated Glenbard West. He played several stand out for consideration. from First, it was comforting to find that nearly all chapters share common tennis and was active in intramurals. He studies LAS. roblems which were ranked as follows: 1) Motivation, 2) Finances (receivables), 3) Graduate Relations, 4) Rush, 5) Committee System. These problems sounded all too familiar. This variety and strength can only further develop amidst the positive Fiji environment. The '83's are destined to becorpe an integral part of Phi Gamma Delta. work party in Thailand. Often recognized for outstanding performance, Davis was presented the Meritorious Civilian Service Award. DON'T FORGET PIG DINNER! I would like lo invile and remind all graduate brothers that PIG DINNER will be on Saturday, February 23, 1980 — this is also the day which the Illini play Purdue in basketball. This year the speaker will be Neale Stoner, our new Athletic Director. We invite all the alumni to come back and see the remodeling which has occurred at Chi Iota. We are sure you will be as proud of it as we are. Remember, it is the attendance of the graduate brothers which makes a successful Pig Dinner. Fraternaily yours, Patrick K. Hagerty \r\nFall-Winter, 1979-1980 THE ILLINOIS FIJI New outlook for the llUnols Fiji Athletics at Chi lota After a successful 1978-79 intramural season, the Phi Gams are back, ready to take on anything anyone can dish out. The FIJI Fraternity Blue Football team cruised As you have probably already noticed, the Illinois Fiji has been revised and has improved in quality over previous publications. We feel this is just one of the many aspects that Chi Iota has employed in an happenings. We urge the alums to take the time to send us a line and perhaps write an article or two for the Illinois FIJI. Anything from a golf outing, new job position, or just some story you might recall from attempt to increase graduate relations your college days would be more than to its divisional title with an unblemished 4-0 record and will meet the #3 ranked D-Chi's in the Frat Blue and alumni support. welcome Please send any graduate playoffs. If FIJI'S take this game, they An approval was made to drop the O.C.S. organization which formerly handled all publications and mailing here at Chi Iota. It seemed as though many allumns were not receiving any news from the Undergraduate will be headed back to Zuppke Field for the second consecutive year. In only their second year, the FIJI soccer team made the Fraternity playoffs and is expected to bring the championship trophy home if they can hold off perennial champion, DU. And last, but not least, our pledge football team made an excellent showing in the Pledge Football Tournament, only to lose in the semi finals in overtime to eventual champion, Sigma Chi. Win or lose, the Phi Gams are carrying on the long tradition of FIJI competitiveness and pride. However, in recent years, Phi Gamma Delta has surged upward to become one of the powers in Intramurals at the Uni versity of Illinois. news or article to: Phi Gamma Delta c/o Corresponding Secretary 401 E. John St. Champaign, IL 61820 We hope to be hearing from you soon. Chris A. Schneider '81 Chapter and the quality of work of Corresponding Secretary O.C.S. was not worth the $1,600 a year they received for their services. The proposal called for the under graduate chapter to take charge of the printing of the Illinois FIJI as well as being responsible for all other mailings to the graduate brothers. By doing this, the undergraduate chapter will save approximately $800 that can be used to further good relations and keep close touch with our alums. The Illinois FIJI is primarily used to inform you of chapter news. However, we would like to devote a good couple of pages to graduate ALUMNI SUPPORT We thank the many Phi Gams who have already paid so soon. Make checks payable to Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois and mail it to Phi Gamma Delta, c/o William Goldstein, 303 N. Green, Urbana, IL 61801. Chi lota of Phi Gamma Delta Non-Profit Org. 401 E. John St. U.S.POSTAGE PAID Champaign, IL 61820 Permit No. 622 Champaign, III. 1690728T 50 ILL 1956 JEROME C GRCNIGER 180 i^OODLANO DRIVE MEDINA IW their 1979-80 dues. If you have not sent in your $15.00 dues please do 0000 01 GH 44256