SEASONS GREETINGS i u April 19th RIG DINNER "DROP IN SOMETIME' ToTTTTOITT bcnenecxaay, wew lorK: CAMPUS AND CGIvMUNlTY FIJI'S This year, even more than ever, Chi Fiji's are to be found on Campus and throughout the comm\mity in many worthwhile service activities. Although these activities obtain little official recognition, and do not gain appreciable prestige for the brothers, the Chi Tama feels that their efforts deserve wholehearted praise. Dick Adams '70, Chi treasur er, also utilizes his financial talents as treasurer of the IFC- PA. Dick is responsible for the 16 Union fraternities obtaining the best possible services and goods at the lowest possible lorices. Also in the business of jjecemoer t , xyo6 GOLDEN OWLS,,,. PLUS The Chi Tama has recently recieved news of three of Chi's oldest twentieth century brothers. The chapter is sad to learn of the death of Brother Joseph R. Brown, '03 of Rochester, The loss of Joe is great to many brothers v/ho coimted him as a good friend and loyal Fiji for so many years. We have recieved a fine note from Brother Leroy P."Collins, '05. Brother Collins commented on the article about Chi in the latest Phi Gamma Delta magazine. He is now living at: Fine Creek Mills Route 2, Powhatan, Virginia 23139. Another letter was sent to the Chi brotherhood by Brother C. C. McWilliams, '07. Mac told soTuid fiscal operations is John us of his concern for the death of Robbins, v^ho serves as treasurer of the Class of 1971. Brother Brown, our change of living .Senior Bill Pattison exhibit facilities and the inovations of coeducation et al. his nautical prowess as Presi dent of the Union College Sail ing Team. In the Presidents column also fall Larry Suter '69 Steve Pierce, Roger Anderson, both '71 and Pete, Starkweather, '70. Larry is head of the Stu dents' Physical Societyi Roger, Steve and Pete were presidents of student political groups. Ed Jeber and Garry Buttner, both jioniors, serve as secretary treasurers of honorary academic majors organizations. Ed works with Brother Suter and the Phys ical Society, Garry fills his post in the IEEE. We have mentioned just a few Chi's who help integrate the ideals of the Fraternity with the community. FIJI FIELD SECRETARY VISITS CHI From November l8th through 21st Chi was visited by one of the three National Field Secretaries, Charles Graham. Brother Graham is a 1967 grad of the University of Britsh Colum bia, and makes his home (while not traveling for Fiji) in Ottowa. During his term as FS, Charlie has visited some 68 chapters in 35 states. We were glad to hear that, he felt that ='Chi Chapter is making a very significant contribution to the campus and to the Fraternity," and was pleased with -our .new pledge program. \r\nMORE OOMRJEITY SERVICE I PIJI Fall sports notes Keeping in step with Chi's increased social awareness, the brotherhood hosted two major Fiji intramural teams have bee; outstandingly successful this seaso; though plagued buy sickness and in jury in the brotherhood. Fall events for our Schenectady • neighbors. Early in November the Fiji House scored a social coup by providing facilities and drink for a reception with the Julliard String Quartet. The Quartet having performed in Memorial The football team finished an inspired series with a win over old rival Sigma Chi. A hard and heavy defensive team coupled with a fast and spartan-like offense was the key to our victories. As playing coach Bob Teittenin remarked; ''My Chapel, was forced to bypass the event by tight scheduling. But the reception was deemed a great success; be attended by a large number of faculty, admin istration and local quests. boys really suprized me and a lot of other people this year." De fensive linemen Mark Nelson (265), Bob Gresham (205) and Pete Brimo (195) succeeded in putting the pressure on opposing units. Swift- Later"in the month about a dozen children from the Schen footed brothers Chip Noe, Tim McEn- ectady Childrens' Protective the aerial attack. Society attended a Thanksgiving party in the Chapter House. Provided were; games, penny hunts, swimming, prizes and of course a lucious turkey dinner. At the end of the day twelve tired but happy kids said goodhy to 34 exhausted but happy erney and Bob Trumbull covered for The offensive team v/as headed by Marty Cary and Bob Teittenin, ends Rick Holmes and Chip Noe, as well as blocking backs Dave McKeown and Ken LaBarge. Ken- also supplied pass options for our running attack The Fiji volleyball team ran undefeated in six contests and is brothers. currently vying for first place in GEORGE WASHINGTON LIVES man squad is one of the finest team a three-way playoff. The seven the Phi Gamms have fielded in re George Washington, though not a Fiji, is revered by all of us for, among other reasons, his portrait appears on a dollar bill. Read the Chi Association minutes on the next page and if the spirit moves you, make checks payable to The Chi Association, cent years. An eight game winning strealc has kept the Fiji championship badmitten team on top for another year. Dick Adams, Bill Pattison, Wayne Billings and Tim McEnerney combined in overwhelming singles and doubles play. Cliff Bowdish would be glad to recieve them at 160 Adams St, Delmar, New York 12054. George lives I RECENT ADDRESS CHAITGES Lt. and Mrs. Joseph F. Quinn '67 can be reached by wi*iting; ■ Is the Chi Tama joimalism ? SOCIAL SELF-DETERJaiNATlON A student body meeting in Memorial Chapel of over half of 2nd Lt. Joseph F. Quinn Unions full - time resident men FV 321 19 70 voted overwhelmingly to implement Stars and Stripes a new system of social rviles the major facor of which being APO N.Y. 09175 self-determination of parietals. \r\niTE'vV INITIATES ; Fiji Power GRADUATE NOTES The Chi Tama reoontlj- rcc-hOn Septenibor 25, Fioi added a eleven now links to its seventy™ , two letters froiii Brother John D. six year old chain of brotherhood. Paracka '56. John would like to announce that he lias accepted a Those joining with you are; position of Electronic Engineer Roger Paul .inderson; Fishlvill, NY with the Navel Underwater .'/eapons Research and Engineering Station, Peter Joseph hruuio; Groton-on-Hud. Newport, Rhode Island, kith his job change comes a change of adDrew Robert Hamelinlc; ;ycoff, ITJ dress to; 6 PJes' Terrace Middletov/n, R.I. 02843 Brian Louis Haviland; V/estport David Milne HcKeown; Huntiiigton Steven Donald Pierce; An even more radical change for Brother Paracka i his engagement on August 30th to Lliss Sharla E. Gibitz. istfield A CO-ED UNION ? (con't ) John Clinton Robbins; .estfield now to be taken among students'"*. Henry Reid Schv/enlc; East Haiipton Robert Edwards Teittinen; ..eston Nicholas James Volkman; Saranac Burt J. Yanlciver; Hassapcqua Park The October Gth poll showed general student approval of the plan. Professor Carl Niemeyer, chair man of the co-education committee, supports his position with the fol lowing points; 1) Women tend to dominate the arts and humanities, and "the ad dition of vTomon would improve the Chi is proud to welcome this fine grouii of men into its circle. arts and humanities curriculum at Union", which now seems to be suf Look forward to meeting them all fering. this Homecoming weekend at the Chapter House. 2) Figures show that only 3.3?o of male high school students CHI TAKA NETWORK This issue of the Chi Tama is would chose a small all-male liberal arts college. Critics of the proposal cite being sent to 489 Fiji "aTumni and that co-education v;ill be distract Fraternity officials. ing to those engaged in serious academic pursuit, and that the plan FIJI FALL SPORT It looks as it might be an other "building ye'ar" for the hard hitting Fiji football squad. would ruin Union tradition. Other issues currently being discussed in the Union community are institution of measures to accep more disadvantaged and Black student Such operational changes would be team: '''They may be big, but they'is helpful in broadening Uniohs back slow." ground and Opinion diversity. As Coach LaBarge said of the '68