Gamma Tau Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Winter 1980 Georgia Institute of Technology The Coming of Innovation For many years, Gamma Tau has made an effort to place high in one of the many Homecoming contests. Ever since the famous go-kart powered wreck took first place back in 1974, the motivation and creativity have been there, but the innovation r has been lacking. This year, an idea emerged under the direction of dis play chairman Mike Teems, that is destined to change the course of Fiji Homecoming displays. The idea was to incorporate audio and visual mechanisms to achieve the desired effect. Three scenarios were set up and centered around the theme "Medieval Tech." Each incorporated mechanical motion inspired and im plemented by Bob Sudderth, and lighting and speaker systems designed by Mark Johnson. A This year's Homecoming display. soundtrack on a recording tape was of the music and sound emanated used to set the mood and a small from each successive section of the computer was used to switch the motors, speakers and lights on and off display. As usual, the rest of the chapter putting innovation to work in other at the proper times. The data was diligently stuffing pomps right areas as well as Homecoming, and we programming was done by Slug Clem- down to the minute the judges mons while Howard Liverance con arrived. Apparently, the judges were impressed; Phi Gamma Delta took would like you to be a part of it. If you have any questions or ideas, please centrated on interfacing the com puter to the controller for the display. Motors turned on at the beginning and off at the end of each scenario's soundtrack. Lights pulsed to the beat first place in the display contest. The prize money covered the cost of the display, but more importantly, the thrill of victory paid for all the effort put into the design and construction of the display. Gamma Tau is looking forward to contact Graduate Relations Chair man, Rick Seifert. Hope to see you at next year's Homecoming festivities! —Howard Liverance \r\nrrrriSsSRas Gamma Tauk Winter Quarter 1980 The President's Report: The undergraduate chapter is in great shape. Good management has provided help in two main areas: the centive to participate in the campaign. Many of the ideas will he presented at this year's pig dinner, so come treasury and the kitchen. We are financially sound, and add to the enthusiasm. while in the kitchen we have had the continuation from As the reigns of this year's cabinet and House Corpora fall qupirter of excellent meals. Winter Quarter initiation tion officers come to an end, the future again seems added 14 fine young men to our Brotherhood, who will soon be our leaders. The social committe sponsored a great Purple Garter and has many mixers planned for bright, but much work is needed to continue. I hope that all of us are ready to contribute to Gamma Tau Inc., in cluding the undergraduate chapter in whatever capacity the rest of the quarter. Gamma Tau Inc. is organizing the fund raising cam we are truly able. Thanks for a good year and good luck. Fraternally, paign for the Bumper Bragg chapter room addition. The History of Gamma Tau will be available as an added in Richard Robbins Perge The New Cabinet Pig Dinner The new cabinet has been elected The Gamma Tau Chapter is proud and installed this quarter at Gamma Tau. Exhibiting wholehearted to announce its 54th annual Norris enthusiasm, the new officers will sur ely conduct the affairs of the chapter in a responsible and fruitful manner. be held on Saturday, March 8, 1980 at the Northlake, Hilton Hotel, LaVista Road at 1-285 and promises The transition has been smooth to be one of the best Pig Dinners Pig Dinner. This year's festivities will with Tom Blake taking over the posi ever. We are honored to have as this year's special guest speaker Brother tion of president from Rick Robhins. Tom was the treasurer on the last Richard S. Maurer (Ohio Wesleyan '38). Brother Maurer is Vice Chair cabinet and did an outstanding job. He has some great ideas that will sur ely guide the chapter. Tom has tur man of the Board of Delta Airlines as well as a trustee of Phi Gamma Delta. ned the books of the treasury over to This year's program also includes a Pete Thompson who will perform special report on the progress of the Francis C. "Bumper" Bragg Memorial chapter room by Brothers Johnny Briggs and Les Spencer. As another outstanding job. The rest of the cabinet consists of Bill Grip, Recording Secretary; Mike Bruce, Corresponding Secretary; and Chuck Joseph as Historian. always, there will be a social hour at The New Cabinet The officers have already brought some good ideas into play, which Creighton-Vail Hall, 841 Fowler Street, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The Pig Dinner ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. If you haven't made your should be instrumental in improving chapter looks forward with con chapter tone and campus involve fidence to our new leadership. We are reservation yet, write or call the chap ment. ready to be motivated into being ter house to let us know you are com campus leaders. Good luck Tom,Pete Bill, Mike and Chuck. —Bob Lally ing. Remember, "Phi Gamma Delta Our chapter is looking ahead. We know that when we put our minds together, we do quality work. Our is not for college days alone!" —Brad Tilton \r\nWinter Quarter 1980 Gamma Tauk 14 Initiated at Gamma Tau This winter, the ranks of Phi Gamma Delta were increased by 14 men at the Gamma Tau Chapter. These men make up one of the largest initiation classes in recent times. We have been pleased to add these men who boost the chapter roll to the count of 60. Under the supervision of Pledge Trainer, Brother Tom Tantillo, these guys have developed from 24 strangers as pledges to 14 unified brothers. Individuals out of the group have shown their abilities in different Those initiated are: Michael Lawrence Spears Anthony Carmino Brocolli Russell Loyd Carter Brooks Edward Taylor William Mark Thompson Mark J. Garlan Daniel Davies Venable ways. Dave Phillips in wrestling and Mike Spears in golf will be competing on varsity sports teams. Mark Richard Tuckwell Stites Thompson earned a 4.0 grade point average for his first Quarter here at Richard Greg Jordan Tech. These are only a few out of a Dean Richard Mello Miles Woodard Mercer group of talented young men who show great promise of strengthening the chapter in sports, scholarship, campus and fraternity involvement. Ronald Doy Mercer this initiation class has injected into the chapter. David Alan Phillipes Kevin Dennis Ryan Purple Garter— A FIJI Tradition We look forward to the benefits the chapter will gain from the new blood —Sam Venable Treasurer's Report bills during a time of rising utility save the chapter many dollars which were being lost due to unclaimed phone calls. During the past year, a method of operations has been formulated and their dates enjoyed the rates. We accomplished the reduction which will enable future treasurers to festivities. Brothers Mike Nay and Mike Teems did a great job in by installing water-saving devices on our showers and by adding a new, obligations to the chapter, the inter organizing the event. more efficient hot water heater. This year's Purple Garter formal was a blast. With the event taking place at the beautiful accomodations at Lake Lanier Islands, the brothers The action started at 9:00 on February 9 with the band "Threshold" which played rock and disco tunes until 2:00. Later in the party, the great Fiji tradition of the Purple Garter competition began with many of the graduates acting as judges. The winner of the event is the couple that puts on the most show during the garter ceremony, and this year it was yours truly and my date. Financially, Gamma Tau is in good shape. Through the fine efforts of our House and Grounds committee, we have been able to reduce our utility Another improvement came with the installation of individual be more effective in fulfilling their national fraternity, and the I.R.S. This system is based upon the strict adherence to a schedule of the telephones in each of the rooms and treasurer's the removal of the long-distance capability from the house phone. This improvement, in addition to be ing convenient for the brothers, will retrospect, I am confident that our chapter will continue to have a sound financial base. —Thomas Blake Winter 1980 Gamma Tauk Editor. responsiblities. In .Mark Johnson Photography Mike Bombard After the ceremony was completed, the dancing resumed and a good time Special Thanks To Howard LIverance Sam Venable Bob Lally was had by all! —Mark Johnson Rich Bobbins Tom Blake Brad Tilton Rick Seifert \r\nWinter Quarter 1980 Gamma Tauk MISSING GRADUATES The following Brothers are listed by National as "Lost Brothers." If you Russell B. Jessee '46 know of their whereabouts, or know Anthony L. Kocsis '37 anyone who might kijow, please drop Michael M. Larrowe '63 me a note at Gamma Tau. Stephen P. Lester '69 William C. Mahoney '40 Thanks, Richard Seifert Graduate Relations Robert M. Johnston '54 William C. McCranie '77 Stephen W. Andrews '72 Lionell H. Nelson '44 Sten G. Nienow '67 Greg B. Boyle '70 Edward B. Carroll, Jr. '71 Robert A. Carson, '35 Allan H. Cash, Jr. '61 the Editor Terry D. McKnight '68 Jerry R. Mitchell '59 James L. Baker '60 John 8. Bath '74 Richard B. Bozarth '25 James C. Brooks '45 Orlando J. Caluff '53 A Letter From William William Wallace Howard M. Palmer, Jr. '36 C. Park, Jr. '36 L. Paton, Jr. '67 E. Phillips, Jr. '67 I have been looking through several of the back issues of the Gamma James H. Porter '63 Tauk newsletter only to notice that graduate letters to the chapter have decreased significantly in the past Greg A. Potter '64 few years. These letters and bits of David A. Roehm '67 correspondence are vital in keeping the undergraduate chapter aware of Robert B. Caterson '34 John H. Clark '76 Robert E. Rychly '69 Wayne G. Shear '48 Daniel P. Shypula '69 taining to chapter affairs. Your alumni interests and suggestions per Jerry M. Figgins '60 David T. Smith '60 stories and remembrances of your James C. Gabriel '54 Robert W. Stevdell '42 Richard C. George '47 Howard M. Thomas '72 John D. Green '69 Franklin Van Valkenburgh '41 years in college are important to us. We are eager to hear them. Please write to your undergraduate Brothers Edward C. Guilford '38 Charles E. Harrell '76 Michael N. Harris '72 Robert J. Walker '63 here at Gamma Tau. Hugh E. White '55 Thanks Charles C. Haynes '43 James D. Hedges '29 Robert M. Heine '74 Terry C. Whittington '73 Robert L. Wiggins '69 —Mark Johnson Daniel B. Williams '40 Michael T. Woodall '70 Edgar A. Jackson '60 Phi Gamma Delta 841 Fowler Street Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Atlanta, GA. 30313 Permit No. 1226 Atlanta, Ga. Pl\/ (3(Pi MAR 6 1980 ! Perge FRAl«itiM/ • rti INTSRNATmNR! OEITA