HJambda oEobag PHI GAMMA DELTA WINTER 1980 PIG DINNER '80 Once again it is time to "all hail the pig", which is the start of the tradition that the fraternity celebrates throughout the U.S. and ports of Canada. The efforts of Frank Norris to moke it on elaborate ceremony bock in 1893 was on inspiration for undergrods and graduate brothers to meet every year for reminising and feasting. This year the Pig Dinner will be held on the first weekend in May. Graduate brothers are welcome to bring their wives along with them for all the festivities. Invitations will be sent out in March, with details for First Row—Steve Kuhl, Joe Strodski, Steve Motsomoto, Mike Grubbs, Croig Stirtz, Ed Siffering. Second Row—Don Holmquist, Scott Roberts, Tom Gruidel, Terry Bring, Curt McConnell. Third Row—Jeff Wirth, Chris Johnson, Gory Brown. this years Pig Dinner. This should again, be a most exciting event for all Nebraska Fiji's. SCHOLARSHIP Phi Gamma Delta has again shown excellence in New Brothers The following ore the names, hometowns, and major of the initiates: Steve Kuhl—Ashland—Business Joe Strodski—Omaha Prep—Pre. Med. Steve Motsomoto—Arlington—Business scholarship for the active chapter. Mike Dingwell was high with a 3.906. Mike is majoring in business. The following active members received a 3.5 or above: Kim Blair, Calvin Bingham, Scott Walker, Dick Garden, Mike Demaree, Mike Dingwell, Jim Barton, Bill Harpole, Tom Johnson, Bill Horley, Jim Stroshiem, Jeff Welsh, Dove Frye, Scott Nelson, Croig Roberts, Clark Robertson and Kevin Underwood. Mike Grubbs—Lincoln S.E.—Business Croig Stirtz—Minden—Comp. Sci. Ed Siffering—Ogollala—Elec. Eng. Don Holmquist—Lincoln S.E.—Natural Res. Scott Roberts—Omaha Prep.—Business CONTENTS: Jerry Bring—Bancroft—Business Pig Dinner Curt McConnell—Omaha Burke—Acct. New Initiates Jeff Wirth—Ogollala—Pre. Med. Chris Johnson—Hastings—Business Gory Brown—Omaha Burke—Pre. Med. Jeff Geier—Lincoln S.E.—Engineering Alumni News Social Calender Intramurals New Pledges Scholarship \r\nPRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Dear Graduate Brothers, As the decade of the 70's passes, we at Lambda Nu are looking forward to the 80's. The challenges of the 80's must be hit head-on, to carry on the success and tradition of Lambda Nu. The problems such as low chapter house occupancy which caused financial instability have been met, and the chapter house is now full. This is not the only problem which will face Lambda Nu in the 80's. With the decline of enroll ment which is projected to occur in the next ten years, it is important that a strong unified active chapter and active graduate chapter cooperate and work together to keep Lambda Nu strong. A Major project which must be completed in or der to keep the chapter house looking respectable, is the total renovation of the living room. The lost time the chapter had the living room redecorated was al most twenty years ago. With the combined effort of the active chapter and the mothers club a step has been made in the right direction. We ore also going to need the help of graduates. The estimated cost of redecorating is $15,000. The money will be used ex clusively for the purchase of new carpet, furniture and curtains, which are now in desperate need of replace ment. The help of graduates is essential for the suc cess of this project. Philanthropy projects are once again of great im portance. This semester will include the second an nual FIJI run for Cystic Fibrosis. Last years run was a success and this year we are expecting a much larger turnout. All graduate brothers in the Lincoln area are invited to run the five mile course. This semester Lambda Nu will be sponsering a pole sit which will lost 600 hours. We ore hoping to raise $5,000 for the Nebraska Resources Foundation. First Row—John Sekutora, Kevin Withee, Mike Dingwell, Mike Demoree. Second Row—Jace Nore, Randy Sanford, Ken Hoist, John Antle. INTRAMURALS The intramural program is the best it has been in many years. Our goal at the beginning of the year was to finish in the top three; with a good semester we should be there. The year started with the "B" Softball team win ning the league championship and finishing third in all university. The same players should do well in the "A" league next year. The golf team won All-University, led by Morgan Stratton, who shot a 75 at Pioneer Park. He led all golfers in the tournament. The other members were Phil Oschner, Tom Johnson, Chris Johnson, Scott Walker, and Jeff Gaule. With added emphasis on philontrophys the Baker Cup will hopefully adorn the Lambda Nu trophy case. Much thanks goes to last years cabinet which in Freshman Bob Horley placed second in the AllUniversity table tennis tournament. cluded seniors Scott Nelson, Croig Roberts, and Tom this year. Straheim. This years cabinet consists of: ley, Jeff Wirth, Scott Nelson, Bob Harley, and Curt Lou O'Konski—Omaha—President McConnell. Dave Frye—Herman—Treasurer Scott Glup—Tekaman—Recording Secretary Jace Nore—Lincoln—Corresponding Secretary Brian Jensen—Minden—Historian Hopefully this cabinet will be successful as the preceding cabinet. The bowling team was well-represented again The Members included: Jeff Welsh, Bill Har- includes basketball, track, swimming, wrestling, and soccer. upcoming semester We should be strong in all of these. In swimming we hove fin ished first in All-University the last two years in a row and are going for a third title. chapter adviers for their assistance. Also the brothers Phi Gamma Delta is currently ranked 6th, which is our best start since 1969, and our best semester is yet ore hoping to'^e a great many Graduate Brothers for to come. In closing, I would like to thank the board of golf at the Pig Dinner. Fraternally yours Louis F. O'konski III Perge! \r\nALUMNI NEWS RUSH This year, we started out with six second semester pledges. 1 would like to pledge at least one more to raise our house total upwards of seventy. Paul Potadle, a recent graduate of Lambda Nu, be I hove a start on this summer's schedule and it looks like we will need approximately thirty-five to forty pledges for next fall. I am counting on getting a good percentage of these men from western Ne braska, because in the past this was a week area for us. Again, brothers, I ask for your help. If a high school senior you know is coming to Lincoln next year, and if you would like us to rush him, please send us back the following information, with his name, ad dress, phone and town so that I could possibly stop came the first member of Lambda Nu to be considered for the FIJI All-American team in many years. back-up guard for the Cornhuskers and a starter for spe cial teams. Now he is an as sistant coach for the team. What activities does he participate in? KEBSiSKi Paul played football for Tekamah-Herman, then walked on at Nebraska. He pledged while his brother Mark, was already an ac tive member. and see him. He was a Both Potadles did much for the house. They gained respect for all actives and pledges that came through Lambda Nu during their stay. Freshman Jeff Geier and Scott Standard may fol low Paul in football. They both play on the freshman team and have high hopes for varsity competition. What is your relationship with him? I'm looking forward to a prosperous and exciting summer and maybe this year we could go into Rush Week at house capacity. Fraternally Yours, Bob Kostkon Rush Chairman Perge! Second Semester Pledges PLEDGE CLASS PROJECT This years Pledge Class money raising project was the sale of Sylvania lightbulbs. LJnder the leadership of Craig Stirtz each was issued 90 packs of lightbulbs to sell. According to pledge treasurer Tom Gruidel, the profit will be close to $800. This money will be used to insulate the attic in the new part of the house. The r- % cost of insulating will run about $725, and the re mainder will be used to build storage shelves. Due to the high cost of fuel, the pledge class be lieves that this will benefit the house by reducing the First Row—Curt Mortenson, Cash Winther, Ward Slack. fuel bills in the future. Second Row—Chris McKenna, Ken Krantz. \r\nDear Graduate Brothers: In an effort to keep the graduate chapter in formed of the activities of our fellow brothers, it is the active chapter's intention to compile a listing of inter esting facts about any and all graduate brothers of Lambda Nu. In order to achieve this goal the partici pation of the graduate chapter is needed in sending us information oboyt your fellow brothers. The infor mation should include the following: SOCIAL CALENDAR Febr. 16 F.A.C. Febr. 22 March 1 Punk Rock Party Spring Formal March 14 F.A.C. March 15 Shot-a-Minute Party Nome and date graduated Present location and occupation Any interesting facts Please send responses to: Jim Strosheim c/o Phi Gamma Delta March 22 FIJI-TAU Tussle April 11 Islander 1425 R Street Pig Dinner Lincoln, NE 68508 May 2 Replies will be published in the next graduate news letter. Please keep us informed of any address changes you hove or will have in the near future. Any and all responses wil l be greatly appreciated. Fraternally, Jim Strasheim Grad. Relations Chairman Non-Profil Org. U.S. Postage PHI GAMMA DELTA 1425 R Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 ■i k « Paid Lincoln, Nebr. Permit No. 227