Fiji Missourian University of Missouri-Columbia Winter 1981 Vol. XLVI No. 2 Fijis Plan Norrls Pig Dinner Chi Mu is very excited about the currently an editor for the upcoming 79th annual Norris Pig Washington Post. Dinner. The tremendous success The master of ceremonies will be help any graduates in making arrangements for their stay in Columbia. The Phi Gams are very optimistic about April 4. Graduates are encouraged to call either Larry last year, combined with acquiring Scott Idiet ('79). Brother Idlet Haynes Johnson ('52) as guest currently works for Charles F. speaker, has many Phi Gams Curry, a real estate company in believing that this Pig Dinner will be Kansas City. He will be filling in for Chatman (314)874-9308, if there are Rex Waller ('78) who originally was April 4 is the set date for the feast going to be the emcee, but will not any questions or problems. Every graduate's attendance is important. one of the best ever. In which all members are offered the chance to "renew their bond of Mosnick (314)445-1521, or Brian Remember April 4! be available. The men at Chi Mu would like to allegiance, fidelity and alliance." Brother Johnson has established himself as a well-known author and Pulitzer Prize winning columnist, and also has made regular appearances on the "Today" and Calendar of Events March 14 Rush Party with Little Sisters shows. He was an ABC commenta April 4 PIG DINNER tor April 11 Fiji Island Rush/Party "Good Morning America" television that covered the 1980 Republican convention and he is g■ \S\ 1 ' iiW\ m JiSf J Last year's PIgmaster Bill Wells ('59) and a host of other FIJIs share the fun and excitement of Pig Dinner. Will you be there this year to share In the celebration? \r\nWhat's HaopenIn' The Fijis will participate in Greek Week's Fling-Sing this spring with the Pi Phis. The theme for the week is "All the World is a Stage." Chi Mu's, Lee Richman ('81), is the Housemother June Locklin had Greek Week chairman. The Fijis signed seven excellent surgery recently to remove a cyst in her knee. The Fiji's wish her to a fast pledges and picked up a transfer Phi and complete recovery. Mom was Gam from the University of hospitalized for about two weeks Arkansas this semester to bring the and then was given crutches to walk total number of Fijis to 107. on. We missed you, Mom! The first semester pledges were The pledges recently were of initiated January 18. Their presence great service to the community is greatly felt in the chapter room,as when they helped set up a blood they contribute a great deal to the drive and donated a few pints forthe over-all chapter tone. project. Fijis also could be seen The Fiji social committee has ringing bells for the Salvation Army organized many more successful in downtown Columbia. parties this past winter because of "r "i combined efforts by all committee members. The Fijis had three successful parties with the Pi Phis, the AEPhis, and the Kappas in November. After Thanksgiving, the Fijis rested up well for finals by not scheduling any mixers for that period. As second semester started, the Fijis prepared for the Winter Formal "Black Diamond Ball."The ballroom at the Tiger Hotel was rented out and the band, "Punchline", played live music. The first semester pledges kept a tradition going by skiing in Colorado during their walkout. They stayed in Breckenridge for the week. r ^7- i Here are a few first semester pledges enjoying their walkout at Copper Mountain near Breckenridge. \r\nPresident's Report; The Old... Brothers, This past year has to have been the most memorable of my life. I executive board, and the prospects of rush looking great. Phi Gamma Delta has no where to go but up and know I speak for the 30 other up. I feel very confident in our under graduating seniors when I echo the words of Thomas Riley Marshall in his quote, "The forces that have been greatest in my life have been classmen and know that with the God and the college fraternity that proud to be a Phi Gam!" molded me." In closing, I mustsay we should all feel proud to be a part of such a first Phi Gamma Delta is back where it should be here at Chi Mu. Back in the top five rankings in both continued support of our fantastic House Corporation and alumni, we will always be able to say, "mighty class organization such as Phi Gamma Delta. It's nice to have the support of so many of you and of our the top of campus leadership, back excellent international headquart at being the most popular fraternity ers. Without you, all that we have on campus, and most importantly, done and will do would be scholarship and intramurals, back in we are back in the spirit of closeness and brotherhood that some say is at an all-time-high. With our fine new initiates, new impossible. Fraternally, Perge. ... and The New Brothers, to serving the fraternity in any way and alot of good ideas have been that I can. discussed. I can't tell you how happy I am to Three of the most important be in my present position here at Chi Mu. I think it's every Phi Gam's challenges I see facing Chi Mu are dream to have the opportunity to an annex, improving our pledge contribute as much as he possibly scholarship program, and having a can to this great fraternity, and I feel strong rush program for the coming I've been granted this once in a year. With the undergraduate lifetime chance. I'm looking forward membership growing each year, it's imperative that we have more housing to keep everybody living in the house as long as possible. Without an annex, our space is going to become limited, as we are already feeling pressure from overcrowding. As always, our helpful House Corporation is working diligently to get the annex, and I think we are in the final stage of bargaining for our much needed housing. The attrition rate among freshmen being nearly 50%, and with college enrollment forecasted to go down in the future, it is very important that we initiate most, if not all of our pledges. This past semester we did not reach this goal, and I think our scholarship program needs renovation. We have already taken the initiative to form a special committee to deal with this problem. The fact that we recognize the problem and are trying to deal with and solve it gives me confidence in a higher initiating rate for the coming year. As always, rush is the most important aspect of any fraternity activity. It is especially important this year, since we have approximately 30 seniors graduating, that we pledge and maintain a large pledge class next fall. We are already well on our way to this goal with seven quality second semester pledges. We have a fine and outgoing rush chairman in Rob Kirkpatrick, so I have no worries about the quality of the pledge class which we will have next fall. Overall, I am very optimistic about the coming year and my position in the house. A very positive atmosphere prevails here at Chi Mu and a positive message is to be sent to the alumni. Be looking for great achievements in the near future. Fraternally, Michael R. Jones Pornoi President \r\nFiji Fabies JOHN T. LOCKTON, JR.,'35. John has been Medical Services Council and its Training married for 40 years, and has two sons and Committee, and does much work for the State four grandsons. He is a member of Friends of Art, Society of Fellows, and the University of Office of Emergency Medical Services. Missouri's Big M Club. Brother Lockton is Newport Beach, Ca., where he is active in scuba, sailing, amateur auto racing, and drinking Coors. He is vice president of Zillgitt and Wright Insurance Agents and Brokers also Board Chairman for Lockton Insurance Agency Inc. He resides in Mission Hills, Ks. JACK LACKEY,'40. Brother Lackey currently lives in Tahoe City, Ca. He is vice president of Belford, Hammerbeck, Inc. Investment Securities, and has seven grandchildren. He writes that he's "just enjoying snow skiing, water skiing, fishing, etc. All a part of beautiful Lake Tahoe." H. KENNETH MILLER,'44. Brother Miller has become a professional fisherman, hunter, and poker player, upon his "retirement" October of 1980. He has just moved to Table ROBERT GUFFIN, '67. "L. Jack" resides at and is a partner in a commercial insurance brokerage firm. Brother Guffin also is vice president of a local Porsche club. RICHARD VAUGHAN,'71. Brother Vaughan is a C.P.A. with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co. Rich was made a partner in the firm this summer. He currently resides in Des Peres, Mo. WILLIAM L. SHUMAN, '73. "Shu-Dog" is Rock Lake in Southern Missouri. currently a captain in the USAF and an instructor pilot in the T-38 Talon in PHILIP J. BLISS, '45. Phil is a retired vice Undergraduate president of Batten, Barton, Durstine and Osborne, Inc. living in Old Lyme, Ct. He has Shuman recently married wife Shiela last August. His activities include being a fencing instructor, youth director for Young Life, WSI become involved full time with emergency Pilot Training. Brother medical services upon his retirement. Presently, Brother Bliss is an active member (Red Cross), and work on his masters in of the Southeastern Connecticut Emergency in Enid, Oklahoma. political science at Oklahoma State. He lives Rush Program In Full Swing An introductory rush letter was sent to over 100 prospective pledges at the t)eginning of the second semester. A second letter, an invitation to our Annual Casino Party, was sent late in January. The Casino Party was February 21. This party will be followed by a rush party with our Little Sisters on March 14. We also If any graduates know of any possible new students coming to the University of Missouri, or anyone interested in joining a fraternity here, please contact our Rush have plans to use Fiji Island. April 11. as a rush party. Assistant Rush Chairmen. Mark Frampton, Alan Reser, and Phil Rothermich. are busy coordinating Chairman, Rob Kirkpatrick. Rush is never successful without graduate support! Don't hesitate to write to 704 College Ave., activities with the rush committee, while the entire Columbia, MO., 65201. house is preparing for the upcoming parties. The success of last year's rush combined with the fact that we have just pledged our first second semester pledge class in a number of years, have created high expectations and enthusiasm for this year's rush. The whole-hearted participation of the entire chapter coupled with the avid support of our graduate brothers, are sure to make our 1981 rush program a huge success. Fraternally. Rob Kirkpatrick. Perge! Rush Chairman \r\n■ M r' r : I A This year's FIJI Island Party Is around the corner. Name these FIJI Islanders from the pastand win free tickets to this year's extravaganza. GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT Since his graduation, Brother Charles J. McMullin ('39) has been of great service to Chi Mu and the be seen through the house.The men at Chi Mu recognize the strong part Brother McMullin played in getting University of Missouri, because of the close ties he has developed with these improvements. Besides all of these contributions. the fraternity and the institution. Brother Consider these facts. Brother McMullin hasn't missed a Mizzou much for our country as well. After chief executive, he stated that the reason why Associated has climbed being in the ROTC Tiger Battery, he home football game in the last 30 served as lieutenant on the USS to the top of the nation's retailers is in part due to his own willingness to McMullin has achieved William P. Arnold ('48) was recently featured in the Wail Street Journal, being credited for engineering a turnaround for Associated Dry Goods Corp. As years. He has regularly made Orizaba in World War II. He has stick his neck out to get ahead, as contributions to the law school, traveled stated in the article. athletic scholarship, Missouri Alumni Association, as well as contributing years of service to Phi Gamma Delta. He currently has two sons and a daughter going through school at Missouri. Today, he is president of the House Corporation after serving as secretary and trustee, and he is currently working on leasing an annex for the chapter. Recent house improvements have come directly from our House Corporation. These include a to Hawaii, Alaska, the South Pacific, and Europe. He was also an Eagle Scout. Those who've met Brother McMullin know him to be a truly unique individual. Being a successful attorney in St. Louis, with a doctorate in law, he somehow manages time to fool around with tennis, photography, and aviation, occasionally piloting a small Cessna aircraft. He's a car buff who was featured last summer in the Globe Democrat for his collection. Arnold said that alot more direction has been given to the stores, as they've tripled the number of home-office supervisors, for more effective merchandising. Also, the company moved to make the stores more appealing and productive by adding new decor. Associated stores include Stix, Baer, and Fuller; Denver Dry Goods Co.; Goldwaters, Scotsdale, Ariz.; and Steward Dry Goods Co., Louisville Ky. The men at Chi Mu proudly pay Phi Gams everywhere wish renovated library, and improved tribute to this generous and unique bedroom quarters. New carpeting, man. ceilings, furniture and lighting can Brother Arnold continued success. beautiful new social section, a Congratulations for your turn around! \r\nFijis Get New Purple Legionnaire There is a new face at the Fiji house. It's not a pledge or a visiting field secretary, but the new Purple Legionnaire for the Chi Mu chapter. Recently, Greg Meyers replaced Rick Halterman at that position. Greg, 24, was at Chi Mu from 1975- His main responsibilities will include keeping in touch with events at Chi Mu and bridging the gap been that involved in the chapter. I between the Section Chiefs, the want to make it active through constant advice to the chapter. I also graduates, and the General Fraternity officers on one hand and Chi Mu on the other. Also, he'll be he volunteered for the supervising other activities of the position when he learned that Halterman was stepping down. He currently lives in Jefferson City while working as an auditor for the chapter such as rushing, pledging, 79, and Missouri Public Service Commis- closely with the Board of Chapter Advisors, which in the past hasn't initiation, financial operations, house management, and filing complete reports to the Archons. "I'm excited about the new want to stay in touch with house activities, and I plan to visit the chapter frequently. While Purple Legionnaire, I hope to meet more people, stay involved with the chapter, and continue to improve the chapter as a whole." position," said Greg. "I want to work Intramurals The Phi Gams, currently seventh FIJI QUIZ in intramurals, are threatening to break into the top five because of a strong effort in basketball. Cliff Tompson '82, intramural chairman, has coached the squad into the playoffs with steady performances by starters Dave Ferry '83, Sam Spaid '83, Mark Castle '81, Ed von Doersten '84, and George Knollmeyer '82. After losing in the first round in racquetball, the Fijis bounced back to take 10th place out of 30 teams in bowling. In volleyball,the Fijis did not make the playoffs but staked a 3-2 record in a tough division. In table tennis, the Fijis made it to the 3rd round in doubles and to the quarterfinals in singles with Bruce Frankenfield '82 playing the key role. Pocket billiards was a disappointment as the Phi Gams could only manage to take one of three matches. What Phi Gam Co-Captained Mizzou's The Fiji Missourian is the official publication of the Chi Mu Basketball Team in 1966? chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. It is published three times a year in Columbia, Missouri. 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