♦ A" CHI IOTA OF PHI GAMMA DELTA UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 3-17-Bl ♦ ♦ T Winter, 1981 No. 2 NEW CABINET ELECTED A new cabinet has taken office as a result of the house elections held on November 4th of last year. These seven positions have been filled by an enthusiastic hard-working group of guys dedicated to the ideal of making Chi lota #1 here at the U. of I. Patrick Hagerty '82 is the new President. He is an LAS/Finance major from Normal, III. Last year, as many of you remember, Pat served as Pig Dinner Chairman. Todd Montgomery '82 will be managing the financial status of the house as Treasurer. Todd's hometown is Wheaton, PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE This semester at Chi lota is off to a great start. Perhaps the main reason for this is the amount of support being given by all the undergraduate brothers. Recently we initiated thirteen pledges. These young men have been integrated into the house in fine fashion and have taken on many responsibilities. As for this semester's pledge class, we have gotten an early start and foresee nothing short of an excellent class. In the years to come III. and Is presently studying Economics in the College of Liberal Arts and these men will prove to be a valuable 5U^^^is6d the social program last year, it Our first House Corporation meeting came at the start of the semester and Seizes. Along with Ted Woerner '83, he proved to be a lot of fun and was con sidered by the brothers to be a successful one. Todd is to be commended for keeping an exceptionally sharp eye on the budget. Not an easy task these days. The Co-Rush Chairmen are Joe DeAngelis '83 and Bradd Easton 84 Joe is from Lombard, III. Here ,n Champaign, the University's General |? ° gram keeps him busy. Bradd, on the other hand, is a junior in the LAS School of Finance; his hometown is nearby Sullivan, III. Terry Palmer '83 has taken over the reigns as Recording Secretary. He is following a general course of study in LAS. Terry is a Freeport, III. resident. John Brodersen '82 is the Correspond ing Secretary. Needless to say, produc tion of the Illinois Fiji is the major responsibility of this office. John is pursuing a degree in Landscape Architecture and is the only "out-of-stater" of the group hailing from Glendale, Missouri. John Quinn '82 should be well familiar with the archives of Chi lota by the end of his term of office as he is the new His torian. John is a Geology major from Otte^. III. Walker '82 has been selected to head the office of Vice President. Doug brings to this position a great deal of enthusiasm and experience to boot. His hometown is Fairbury, III. Tom Williams '83 is spreading the word that Fiji is #1. The new license plates on Tom's car display his sentiments: Proud to be a Fiji. asset to Chi lota. proved to be very productive. In the '84 Pledge Class Initiated An exuberant '84 Pledge Class was next few months we plan to remodel our library, a project which is long overdue. This improvement will serve a trainer, twofold purpose; it will upgrade an gratulated in a very well done job. Kim put initiated on January 18th. Their pledge Kim Hopper, is to be con area which has been in poor shape for a lot of time and effort into the program a good many years while also providing a study area for the brothers. and it showed. Those initiated include I am most pleased to report that scholastics this year are on the Michael Deane Blerk, Freeport, III.; Daniel Martin Conrath, Oak Lawn, III.; Bradd upswing. In years past, we were lacking in this category so important to a college education. However, House Steven Easton, Sullivan, Ml.; Timothy Lee G.P.A. last semester improved considerably over that of last year. This proves the potential Chi lota holds for a strong academic showing. On behalf of the undergraduate Gregory James Baluk, Oak Lawn Filbert, Erie, III.; John 'Ihomas Hagerty Normal, III.; Scott Allen Lieske, Golf, William Frederick Luttke, Chicago, Stuart Lee Oswald, Mount Prospect, Gary Alan Voyda, Westchester, III.; Peter van Sise Wright, Northbrook, III. Chi lota welcomes these fine young men. They hold a great deal of potential both collectively and individually. Already their brothers, I would like to thank the House Corporation and the Board of Chapter Advisors for all of the time they have contributed this year and let and we hope that their interest in Phi them know it does not go unnoticed. Gamma Delta continues to grow! Pat Hagerty — President To be sure, this is a cabinet of diverse backgrounds. Past experience shows us that the best leadership oftentimes comes from groups which have instilled this quality. Regardiess, these people foresee a year where Chi lota evokes a spirit of leadership and, in turn, is shown the respect it desen/es. talents have been utilized for the house Little Sister Report Things are looking up for the Little Sister program this year at Chi lota. Recently we selected 75 of the prettiest girls on campus, all of whom are willing and waiting to prove themselves worthy "She-Gams." This semester we have begun a whole new Little Sister program in the spirit of making it the strongest in the Greek system. continued on page 6 \r\nWint THE ILLINOIS FIJI m THE ILLINOIS FIJI Published by Phi Gamma Delta Association of iilinois and Chi iota Chapter of Phi Gam ma Deita for its members and friends. We weicome ail news from alumni. Piease send your news and address changes to the Chapter House. Chairman of the Board Mort Leach '53 President Champ W. Davis '62 Vice President.... Michaei J. Londrigan '62 Treasurer William M. Goldstein '66 Secretary Al Lind '67 Undergraduate Officers President Patrick K. Hagerty '82 Treasurer Todd A. Montgomery '82 Vice-President R. Douglas Walker '82 Recording Secretary ... .Terry J. Paimer'83 Corresponding Secretary John R. Brodersen'82 Historian John P. Quinn'82 Co-Rush Chairmen THE 84's—front row: Craig Landon, Peter Wright, Pledge Trainer Kim Hopper, Tim Fiibert; Joe J. DeAngelis '83 second row: Gary Voyda, Greg Baluk, Scott Lieske, Mike Bierk; third row: Rradd Bradd S. Easton '84 Conrath, Dean Bartoione, Bill Luttke, John Hagerty, Stu Oswold. Purpie Legionnaire Clay Barnard '69 (Miami of Ohio) Editors: John Brodersen RUSH REPORT This year's informai rush began with a very successful rush party on January 23rd. We had over 200 rushees attending the party, with many showing potential to be good FIjis. Then the follow-up began. For the next three weeks, between six to ten rushees Ciay Barnard Contributors Pat Hagerty '82 Doug Walker '82 Bradd Eastnn Tim Filbert '84 Paul Scruggs '83 n Dan Bruhns, Chuck Coughlin, Tim Doody, Don Graham, Tom Klimmeck, Dennis McNames, and John O'Malley. Spring formai rush is lookinj^fctter than we expected. Since the hUR is near capacity, we can afford to be as selective as we have been during informal rush. By acquiring one of the finest pledge classes ever, we intend to carry on Tom Fox '83 were invited over to dinner every night. the proud traditions of the Fraternity of Jay Lofgren '83 These prospective pledges have been topnotch. To date, we have pledged seven Phi Gamma Delta. Social Report outstanding young men. They are Ken Joe DeAngelis '83 PrfTjli'PUl . Co-Rush Chairmen Once again Chi lota has a full social schedule palnned for the Spring '81 semester. 1980 ended with the brothers' last fling before finals at the Black Diamond Formal. This was not before the 84's demonstrated their abilities at the 84's Pledge Dance held November 15th. The new year started off with several exchanges followed by Parents' Dance. Here the brothers are provided the rare opportunity to party with their parents. After a well-deserved spring break, we begin the last stretch of the semester with Spring Formal. Mom's Day and a few more exchanges round out the year. We feel our social program offers something for everyone and Intend to prove once again that Phi Gamma Delta is an honored and respected name on the University of Illinois campus through true Fiji hospitality! Andy Olcott Tim Filbert Co-Social Chairmen Some brothers find a brief moment to pose for a snapshot during our recent "Pajama Party" exchange with Kappas. \r\n'«ter, 1981 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Fighting lllini Update PIG DINNER I have been receiving encouraging The lllini are having their best season superstar, is the surprise of the teann. Not ever with a 16-5 record and its first chance much was expected from this man this feedback to win the Big Ten Championship in many years. The competition is very tight with year but Derek has taken over as the quarterback of the team and has become concerning this year's dinner. By this six teams in close pursuit of each other for the Big Ten title. Experience Is the main reason for the a dominate figure in the Big Ten. It is no wonder the lllini are playing so well. Cralg Tucker, mini's third guard, is a junior mini's success. The team boasts two senior forwards,. Mark Smith and Eddie college transfer. Cralg is the sparkplug of the team and is often referred to as time, you should have received an announcement giving all the details of the big event to take place on April 4th. Weather permitting, a golf outing will begin at 10:30. Afterwards, a meeting with the House Corporation is scheduled for from some of the alumns Johnson, who may be the best torward" "instant offense." When the lllini need a 4:00. Cocktails will follow with dinner set combination in the country. Mark and basket, coach Lou Henson usually calls Eddie just recently became the #1 and #2 leading scorers in the mini's history. Both Mark and Eddie plan to be high draft on Tucker. In junior college. Tucker was one of the nation's top scorers. To be sure. Range, Harper, and Tucker choices in this year's pro basketball draft. At center, the lllini have two players who can fill this position, senior Derek provide for much needed quickness and hence, exciting basketball. With thir three guard combination Illinois will for 6:30. There will be a party after dinner so do plan to stick around as this will provide the opportunity for the undergrade to get acquainted with the graduate brothers. Many improvements have been made here at Chi lota and I hope many of you Holcomb and James Griffen. If the lllini expect to win the conference, Derek and undoubtedly be a major contender in the Big Ten. graduate chapter is on the upswing and is James are going to have to play good consistent ball the rest of the season. Three players share the guard position for Illinois. They are Perry Range, Derek ^rper, and Craig Tucker. Perry Range, ^;best defensive player on the team, W. the most experience of the three. He V®'-' would like information on obtaining tickets for any of the lllini's upcoming games, feel free to contact me. 26 Minnesota-Away p^^^ 28 ^3^ 5 j Purdue-Away can share in them this April. The under anxious to hear from our alumni. This year's guest speaker is Lee Schmitt (Miami University, '63) who is currently Head of all section chiefs. Lee is Indiana-Home known for bringing out the purple in all of us. Brother A. B. Sawyer will receive the Jay Lofgren dedicated membership in Phi Gamma Northwestern-Home IS a junior and is having his best year so far. Derek Harper, the mini's freshman an excellent speaker well Diamond Owl award for 75 years of Delta. Gold and Silver Owl awards are to be presented to the pledge classes of 1934 and 1959, respectively. I encourage all members of these classes to attend so Vice President's Report A new office has been instituted this semester at Chi lota—the cabinet position of Vice President. Its major responsibility shall be the handling of external affairs. As Vice President, I will serve as Interfraternity Council Represen tative. Consequently, I attend all IFC meetings and intend to work on several held on Mom's Day, April 11. Each year this particular effort gets better and this year we are looking for tremendous success. Needless to say, female models are needed and so our reasoning for the brothers involved in these various Presently I am a member of our House Building Committee where decisions are made concerning which major improve ments the house will take on next. Other members are drawn from Chi lota present Is looking forward to reuniting with Chi lota past. Tom Fox Pig Dinner Chairman continued on page 4 I committees associated with the organiza tion. A major goal of mine shall be to get committees. we can honor you. The night is sure to be both entertaining and memorable RUSH RECOMMENDATION FORM Rushee's Name. Rushee's Address State_ .Zip_ Rushee's Phone Number. Comments: the House Corporation and Board of Chapter Advisors. Yet another responsibility of the office iaJhe organization of our philanthropy 'Jrarn. As individual philanthropy lects are chosen, I work with the chairman to insure that everything runs smoothiy. At this time, we are planning our 3rd annuai style show at Kam's to be Your Name: Please send to: Joe DeAngells, do Phi Gamma Delta 401 E. John, Champaign, III. 61820 . Year. \r\nWinter, 1 THE ILLINOIS FIJI iu — GRADUATE NEWS — BROTHERS: Please fill out this form today, as we want to keep all of our graduates up to date with news! Return the completed form to: PHI GAMMA DELTA, do CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, 401 E. JOHN ST., CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS 61820 Class. Nickname. Name Mailing Address. Occupation Firm. Descrit>e some facet of your work Date of marriage (write widowed, if widowed) Wife's college Sorority. Class. Names and ages of children (indiate college and Greek organization, if any). Phi Gam relatives, college, year, and any information about them Civic or elective offices (indicate past or present). Clubs, societies, service organizations (indicate past and present and don't abbreviate). Comments; Positive or Negative Vice-President's Report fmm pages CORRECTION in which outsiders view the House. We are proud of Phi Gamma Delta at the The mini Fiji apologizes for the incorrect spelling of brother N. Leslie participate. All proceeds made will be University of Illinois and simply wish to share this feeling with the campus and astra" in last spring's Illinois Fiji. Brother donated to the Muscular Dystrophy As community. Towie left behind his wife. Hazel, who asking different sororities to give us a hand. This year we are happy to announce that the Thetas have agreed to Chi lota would like to have its alumni sociation. In order to further promote our campus and community image, 1 am in charge of inviting guests over for dinner. By opening our chapter house to distinguished faculty, respresentatives of the C-U Police force, or people from local public interst programs we hope to improve the manner stop by for dinner and conversation. If you Towie '24 whose named appear "ad now resides in Florida. Her current intend to be in the G-U area and are address: Apt. #108, BIdg. #1, Tierra Verde, Stuart, Fl. 33494. I am sure Mrs. Towie interested, please let me hear from you. would happily receive any mail from those Fraternally, Doug Walker Vice President in her husband's class or any Phi Gam who knew Leslie for that matter. It would be a kind gesture and a implementation of Fiji hospitality. Deadiine for News items for next issue is APRIL 8, 1981 Let Us Hear From YOU!! fine \r\n,1981 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Graduate News BOB LOWRY '44 has moved to THOMAS M. "RED-I" REDDY '71 is an northwest side of Chicago and one at McLean, Va. after five years w/ith the Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. Recently General Motors factory in Indianapolis as Sales Manager for small aircraft gas turbine engines. Bob is now Manager of he the division's Washington, D.G. office where government sales are high. He will complete 30 years with GM in April and encourages all brothers in the area to get in touch with him. We are happy to hear has served as Chairman of the Midwest Section of the Academy of Dentistry International. In addition, he worked as Consulting Editor for "Dental Survey" magazine. Dr. Lindell visited Chi lota last spring while in town for his father's induction into the University of Illinois Football Coach Hall of Fame. We that Bob has gotten word of the rededica- all join with Stephen to celebrate such an tion to putting Chi lota back on top. Such a thoughtful compliment is very much appreciated as was the twenty-five dollar address: 1234 Oakwood Lane, Glenview, check he sent to the house . . . . thanks Bob! Clinic Administrator for the Northeast Bob's address; 8380 Greensboro Dr., #812, McLean, Va. 22102 0. ADDISON BROWN '26 is presently living in sunny Key Biscayne, Florida and has the envy of us all in the temperate climates! "Chuck" has a son, C. A. Brown, Jr., who was the president of the Dl UWI I [. chapter in 1952. He also writes that Iat the house for Homecoming some ""years ago, a father of an active member boastfully related to him that the Fijis were the best beer drinkers on the campus. We are happy to report that this ancient piece of information no longer stands valid. Thank you, however, for your concern. Chuck's address: Commodore Club 1, 177 Ocean Lane Dr., Apt. #605, Key Biscayne, Fl., 33149. DR. STEPHEN B. LINDELL '57 is a practicing dentist with offices both on the honorable accomplishment! Stephen's III. 60025. RICHARD BAVLEY '61 is currently the Kentucky Health Care Delivery Corp. which handles the operations and funding for two federal clinics. "Bat" had been in broadcasting and was a college communications professor (Ph.D. '68) for several years when he decided to try a different field. Richard belongs to the Society of Professional Journalists and remains active in his local Seventh-Day Activist Church. His father, W. HERBERT BAYLEY, (Chi lota, '55) is a partner in Kemper, Fisher, Faust, Lawrence & Co., CPA's located in Carmi, III. It is our under standing that Richard has films of Chi lota during '59-'61 with a desire to share them with any interested brothers. What a welcome addition to the Pig Dinner program they would make! Richard's address: Rt. 1, Box #81, Morehead, Ky. 40351. architect in Santa Rosa, California. He owns his own private firm where he specializes in residential and small commercial design and belongs to the American Institute of Architects. Tom and his wife have a son, Demian, who is four years old. Tom's address: 26845 Willow Terrace, Santa Rosa, California. JOHN D. ECKERT '50 works nearby the U. of I. for Sangamon Broadcasting in Danville. There John is the Advertising Sales Manager for WDAN Radio. Of special interest, he has logged 27 years as a sports play-by-play announcer for Danville High School, the University of Illinois, and various other broadcasts throughout the county. John is the past President of the local Kiwanis inter national organization. In addition, he served as Lf. Governor for the Illinois Broadcasters Association. Lending a hand to the Danville Chamber of Com merce and United Way help keep John's schedule a busy one. John's address: 130 Lakeside Dr., Danville, III.61832. VICTOR KAMBER '65 now works in Washington, D.C. where he has assembled a group of professionals experienced in legislative relations, public and governmental affairs, congressional monitoring and public relations. THE KAMBER GROUPopened its Washington office on May 5,1980. While attending the U. of I., he supported Chi lota as Rush Chairman and the Interfraternity Council as President. Historian's Corner SPRING PLEDGE CLASS 1950 Can you help us identify these Phi Gams? m Mail your answers to the Chapter House! PIG DINNER 1950 \r\nVH, ! / ••' •> ' (ilV ; Vvi-' ', ' 'I'f' , 'Ill 'uBjBdUJBHO 229 ON ilojJBd aivd 3ovisod "S'n •6jo luoJd-uoN 03819 II 'uOjBduiBMO •IS ui|or '3 l-Ofr B)|3a BUJU1B0 md iO BtO| IMQ LITTLE SISTERS from Ad Astra (Deaths) Ronald M. Swinford passed away suddenly on January 27, 1980. Ron was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Myel N. Swinford of Joliet, 111. Henry H. Triebel passed away on July 16, 1980 in St. Petersburg, Fla. He was buried in his hometown, Peoria, III. Henry's brother, Albert Triebel, Jr. '37, is a Fiji. Al is a Certified Public Accountant in Rockford, III. Chi lota wishes to extend its page 1 The girls will be invited to dinner on occasion as well as being our guests at Little Sister exchanges. Activities this MARK YOUR CALENDARS Pig Dinner—April 4, 1981 semester include three happy hours, a brunch, a picnic, and a "She-Gam" initiation party. Any ideas or suggestions for improving our Little Sister program from alumni are more than welcome. Paul Scruggs '83 Stu Oswald '84 Co-Little Sister Chairmen condolences to their families. Golf Tournament 10:30 a.m. House Corps Meeting—4:00 p.m. Cocktails—6:00 p.m. Dinner—6:30 p.m. Phi Honored Guest: Lee Schmitt Gamma Miami Uniiversy '63 Delta CALENDAR OF EVENTS * Parents Dance Not For Coiiese Days Alone "Spring Break Begins "Spring Break Ends "Spring Formal " Morris Pig Dinner "Mom's Day "Style Show for Muscular Dystrophy "Spring Formal Rush March 7 March 14 March 22 March 27 April 4 April 11^ April 11 April 24-26