0 t^ MuO THE NEW "NU OMEGA" NEWSLETTER THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA phi gamma delta nu omega chapter and graduate news • november-december 1985, vol. 1, no. 2 MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR from your NU OMEGA UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma NU OMEGA ALL CLASS REUNION "A Huge Success", that's what Tom the plaque in memory of his dad. We all thanked the Griffin family for letting us Dulaney, member of the Housing Corpo ration said on Friday, October 18, 1985, share some of John T. Griffin's time and when over 250 attended the Phi Gam enthusiasm for the Nu Omega Chapter All Class Reunion at the Oklahoma City and Phi Gamma Delta. All in all, the Golf and Country Club. This event had been planned since April 1985 and was the idea of the late John T. Griffin. John and his committee evening was a great success, and it is felt we should do it again every other year. worked hard to find many of the Nu Omega graduates lost during the passing years. At John's death, Dick Clements was elected president of the Housing Corporation and continued with the planning. A buffet dinner was served which was followed by dancing to the music of the Forrest Wasson Band from Shangri-La on Grand Lake. A special highlight of the evening was when Miss Kay Starr sang a few numbers for us. After Kay Starr's appearance, the Master of Ceremonies, Lee Allan Smith, introduced Bob Cornell, Purple Legion naire of the Nu Omega undergraduate chapter, who presented Donald W. Haskins with the Coulter Cup and a plaque for his continued service. Kent Bogart, Tulsa, was introduced and presented the Griffin family (Martha and John W.) with a plaque in memorial to John T. Griffin. John W. Griffin accepted Nu Omega Newsletter, Nov-Dec 1985, Page One Even though many could not come to the event, many donations were sent just because many are good Phi Gam's from Nu Omega. One contribution was sent from B. A. Garside, New York City. Mr. Garside is the oldest living Nu Omega member on our roles. Another donation was sent from Admiral William J. Crowe, Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C. Over 150 graduate brothers sent in either reserva tions or donations, and we are happy to report that over $25,000 was raised to apply to the indebtedness on the Chapter House. On Saturday morning, the group at tended a brunch at the Chapter House in Norman. It was the first time many of the graduate brothers had had the oppor tunity to see our beautiful new Chapter House and to meet the members and pledge class for the 1985-86 collegiate year. Dick Clements(OK 48) President/Housing Corporation \r\nREQUEST FOR INFORMATION PRESIDENT'S REPORT So your record in our files will be complete, please fill out and return to: Phi Gamma Delta P.O. Box 19060 The 1985-86 school year has con Okla. City, OK 73144 tinued to be successful. The Oklahoma Sooners have just completed conference play and have wron the BIG 8 CON Name. FERENCE and a bid to the Orange Occupation Bowl—watch out Penn State! BIG 8 .Class. Firm ( )Business Address City_ basketball Is just around the corner and a great following for our wrestling team will start. Nu Omega has two pledges who are competing for the team. Good Luck, Kenny Fisher and Daron Babcock! Our first semester is about to come to a close. We have had a great semester. Everyone on the Norman campus { )Residence Address_ Years in school .City_ Degree_ Course_ Did you attend another college or university Where and in what year In what campus activities did you take part knows the Fiji's are back. We have had functions and parties; our public relations have been impressive; intramurals are on the rise; and community and social service projects have been completed. Our OSU-OU Run for Lukemia was a success. Nu Omega hosted a Friday night party before homecoming in Norman before the run started. The final results are not in, but we all had a great time. Now it is time to buckle up and start that intense drive Marriages Names and ages of children What civic or elective offices have you held Special honors Clubs Relatives who are members of our fraternity and their chapters for grades. Finals start December 10, 1985. Your views, hints or comments on this year publications To Our Graduate Brothers:(Please Help) Our graduate file has become a little out of date, so we would be very thankful to all of you who fill this out and return it to us. We have a strong interest in getting our file up-to-date and would like your help. Also, if you know of any graduate brothers who did not receive this publication let us know of his address so we can get him on our mailing list. Thank you, Graduate Relations Committee Wayne Wiseman I want to thank the many graduate brothers who have come to the Chapter House this fall and enjoyed the food, drink and surroundings. Thanks for your continued support. This will be my final report. A new president will be elected by the time the next publication appears. In closing out my term as president, I want to thank everyone who has sup ported me and the cabinet and a special thanks to every Phi Gamma Delta who has helped put our Chapter back on its feet. Clements, Smith and Bozalis at All Class Reunion Wayne Wiseman (OK 86) President Nu Omega Newsletter, Nov-Dec 1985, Page Two \r\nNU OMEGA WINS FIRST PLACE/HOMECOMING A N Nu Omega's first place Homecoming float at the Phi Gam Chapter House November 18th. HOMECOMING This year's theme for Homecoming was "Crimson and Cream—A Tradition Unfolds". Todd Looney and his commit tee worked very hard to enter this year's competition. Pi Beta Phi sorority was our counterpart in making this year's helmet with the Orange Bowl crown on it. Four big rose petals unfolded from the football helmet. Our pledge class operated the water fall from underneath the float as well as moved the rose petals which unfolded from the helmet. We all awaited for half-time to see if float come to life. Our float was constructed on a flat we won. As the float category was an bed trailer, twenty-five by eight feet. Our approach was to create a Big 8 Garden and Phi Gamma Delta section came with all the team's mentioned and a waterfall cascading into the garden. Our "Crimson and Cream—A Tradition" was approached by using the gothic arches at the entrance to the campus (some thing that has been here since 1926). A tradition "Unfolds" was a football nounced, a cheer from the Pi Beta Phi loud and strong. We had just won 1ST PLACE with our most outstanding float. Congratulations, Nu Omega Chapter for another first. Donald W. Haskins(OK 57) President/BCA Grads and wives at the Homecoming festivities. TREASURER'S REPORT Brothers, as the end of the semester comes to a close, our financial position is on budget and our chapter seems to be strong. We have great support from our Purple Legionnaire and graduate brother Steve Garrett; Board of Chapter Advisors-in-Charge of Finances and have a program in place enabling us to accomplish many of our goals. As we move toward the second semester, our position will be stable and our financial strengths should con tinue. Our ability to raise money through the Annual Morris Pig Dinner or other supported fund raisers will help our future to be bright. Thanks for your support during my treasurer's year. Kenny Wiicoxen (OK 86) Chapter Treasurer ifrrrri^ A Grad and two members. Nu Omega Newsletter, Nov-Dec 1985, Page Three \r\nTHE FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA PURPLE NU OMEGA CHAPTER • NORMAN, OKLAHOMA LEGIONNAIRE'S REPORT RUSHEE INFORMATION FORM (RECOMMENDATION) As the holiday season approaches and the end of the first semester comes to a close I would like to thank the Nu NAME OF RUSHEE: (Last) Omega Chapter for a most successful and enthusiastic improvement. .CLASS: FRESHMAN. AGE:_ (First) SOPHOMORE (Middle) JUNIOR SENIOR. HOME ADDRESS: (Street) Bob Cornell 1 As the semester started, we had (State) (City) PARENT'S/GUARDIAN'S OCCUPATION: FAMILY'S FRATERNITY AFFILIATION. many great things in place to promote our chapter toward being number one. Our enthusiasm has now been tested, . we are improving our scholarship and we have moved up the ladder toward number one. We won the Coulter Cup and Condon Cup and at our Chapter House we moved through a most suc cessful rush. During our SeptemberOctober issue, we reported 39 were in the pledge class. We have had some quit because of different reasons and as of this writing are 36 strong. During the nine week grade checks, all are making a C + or better grade point average. Our Chapter has completed three social service projects. One in Oklahoma City for the mentally retarded: two in Norman with local groups. This year for the first time, we worked with the Norman Chamber of Commerce on its Runfest. All of these have been very successful. Our intramural program in football showed great improvement. We have (Zip) NAME OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN: (Fattier) (Mother) (Sister[s]) (Brotherfs]) (Others) IS RUSHEE ABLE TO MANAGE COST OF COLLEGE AND FRATERNITY MEMBERSHIP? FAMILY PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY AND CHURCH ACTIVITIES HIGH SCHOOL. (Name) (Suburb) (Nearest City) ACTIVITIES AND HONORS (PLEASE LIST) GRADE AVERAGE. A.C.T.. CHARACTER:(Check the ones that best describe rushee) LOYAL DEPENDABLE HARD WORKER LEADERSHIP ABILITY RESPECTED BY PEERS HIGH MORAL STANDARDS PERSONALITY:(Check the ones that best describe rushee) COMPATIBLE IN A GROUP .POISED CHEERFUL ANND OUTGOING .SHY/RESERVED WELL GROOMED moved from 22 to 10 in intramural foot PHI GAMMA DELTA GRADUATE FURNISHES THIS INFORMATION ball; reached the semi-finals in coed Softball; came in fifth in golf; and com 1. How long and well have you known this Rushee? peted in horse shoes and racquetball. Our social has been second to none this semester. Our Chapter had the first 2. Do you know his parents personally? 3. Will he be an asset to Phi Gamma Delta? . "Fiji Invitational" campus party. Over 1,000 attended with Phil and the Blanks playing. Believe me, people were every where, but we controlled the people and what a success! Other functions over the semester with Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AS IT RELATES TO THE INFORMATION GIVEN: 1. I know the Rushee well and urge your strongest consideration. 2. The Rushee is worthy of careful consideration. 3. 1 do not know the Rushee personally but would like the Chapter to consider him. Delta, Alpha Chi Omega and Gamma Phi Beta were held. I think you can tell our Chapter is not lacking in functions. Nite Club was held on November 9 and was a huge success. All members and pledges attended. Our pledge class is in its probation A GRADUATE BROTHER'S SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED 1. NAME: (Ust) (First) (Middle) ADDRESS: (Street) (Phone) journey toward becoming members in Phi Gamma Delta. I think we are on ing our plan and program put into place by our Pledge Educators. In closing, I think you can be proud of the tested enthusiasm and our Chapter's quest to become number one. Bob Cornell(OK 61) Purple Legionnaire Nu Omega Newsletter, Nov-Dec 1985, Page Four (State) (City) schedule and this pledge class is follow YOUR CHAPTER IN COLLEGE YOUR CLASS IN COLLEGE _ SIGNATURE PLEASE RETURN TO CHAPTER RUSH CHAIRD/IAN P.O. Box 19060 • Okla. City, OK 73144 (Zip) \r\nNU OMEGA PLEDGE THIRTY—NINE Our Rush Program was a success. We were organized, we had a check and balance system, and we analyzed Mark Livingston—Tulsa, OK Scott Lutwak—Northbrook, IL our mission with directives and were Mark McPhail—Oklahoma City, OK Tate Morgan—Oklahoma City, OK dedicated to meeting our goals. After Rami Masri—Norman, OK summer rush, we were able to establish Robby Mum—Muskogee, OK Collin Neighbors—Santa Maria, CA Pablo Oyangureu—Mexico City, Mexico Bren Ridley—Duncan, OK David Rogers—Dallas, TX Steve Russell—Muskogee, OK Bobby Skorpil—Oklahoma City OK Jeff Stovall—Elk City, OK Clay Strombeck—Edmond, OK a goal of adding 10 new pledges to our existing class during fall rush. With that goal accomplished and our probation journey in full swing, we would like to submit the following names as the 1985-86 pledge class of Nu Omega, which is now thirty-six strong and determined young men: Daron Babcock—Amarillo, TX P. J. Tradelius—Ft. Worth, TX Bobby Barry—Edmond, OK Nick Barlos—Midwest City, OK Blake Vogler—Oklahoma City, OK Sean Blair—Jacksonville, NO Rodney Brown—Norman, OK Joe Davis—Norman, OK Tim Duncan—Oklahoma City, OK David Eaton—Muskogee, OK Eric Einerson—Porter, OK Kenny Fisher—Manhattan, KB Kenny Greer—Muskogee, OK Doug Hammons—Oklahoma City, OK Bill Raskins—Oklahoma City, OK Ron Heavner—Santa Maria, CA Reece Lansbergs—Oklahoma City, OK Mark Wasemiller—Dearborn, Ml Marc Watkins—Tulsa, OK Scott Williams—Tulsa, OK Gene Wyrrick—Oklahoma City, OK Peter Cook—Wormleysburg, PA The 1985-86 pledge class brings to the Nu Omega Chapter young men with outstanding backgrounds and promising futures and are all very proud to be Phi Gamma Delta pledges. Tracy Kinsinger(OK 87) Kevin Cordell(OK 87) Pledge Educators J. W. Griffin and Ms. J. T. Griffin with the Memorial Award Plaque for the late Mr. Griffin. The Pledge and A-Team football team after a win. I Homecoming. . . a time for meeting old friends. Grade at the Homecoming Nu Omega Newsletter, Nov-Dec 1985, Page Five \r\nNEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SELECTED BY ARCHONS Robert L. Albin, President of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, has an nounced the selection of William A. lyiartin, III, as the new Executive Director of the Fraternity, effective July 1, 1986. Martin, a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, graduated from Mississippi State University in 1975 and has served as a Field Secretary during 1976-78 and became the Director of Chapter Services in 1979. He is currently the Fraternity's Director of Programs, a position he has held since 1983. As Executive Director, Martin will direct the Fraternity's administrative affairs and International Headquarters operations from Lexington, Kentucky. Bill Martin served Nu Omega as a field secretary and later as a Director of Chapter Services during the early 1980's. Bill Martin has been a great help to our Board of Chapter Advisors. He has been the guiding force in direct ing our Purple Legionnaire. He spent many hours in Lexington during January 1985 working with our Purple Legionnaire helping move our Chapter forward in Fraternity Law, Ritual, Organization, Rush and other important elements. Our congratulations to William A. Martin, lll_, a brother, an advisor, a leader and most of all, a friend. John Doak(OK 86) Corresponding Secretary The beauty oi the new house and friends. RUSH REPORT Any fraternity that says it has rush wrapped up for this next spring and summer must have not competed with the Nu Omega Chapter of Phi Gamma CHAPTER ADVISOR WORKS WITH UNIVERSITY RUSH Bob Cornell (OK 61), our Chapter Ad Delta. Our system is proven and our ap proach is disciplined. Many rules govern the rush program we have followed this past year. Rules at the University of Oklahoma govern all fraternities and visor (Purple Legionnaire), was selected in May 1985 to Co-Chair a committee of Fraternity Chapter Advisors and Hous ing Corporation Presidents to in vestigate, analyze and make a recom sororities. We know the rules and we mendation to the University of anticipate and prepare. Rush, other Oklahoma concerning Rush during the 1986 spring school year and the sum than the selection of a Rush Chairman and Co-Chairman, is strictly volunteer from the undergraduate members and pledges. Support from graduate members has basically been from phone calls or volunteer success. This coming year, 1986, through the efforts of our board of Chapter Advisors and the Purple Legionnaire we will be calling on you, the graduates, to start a state and region wide selection of outstanding highschool seniors who might choose the University of Oklahoma to attend next fall. These are the highschool graduates that should have names on mer rush which follows. Bob has been to each meeting and has worked very closely with the University officials on the rush subject. A report has been sent to the University with recommenda tions. We are proud that Brother Cornell has led a group of distinguished gentlemen on behalf of the Greek System. Phi Gamma Delta has been represented with authority in the deci sion making process for a most impor tant new trend in Greek Rush. Thanks for your time and effort. Greg Williams (OK 85) Public Relations Committee our Rushee Information Form provided in this publication. Take a minute and fill it out with a name, we need your help. A program of our mission will be sent to you in early February, 1986. Our goal as a Chapter is to assemble a pledge class next fall of 45 strong. To do this, everyone will have to help. Members, pledges and graduate brothers from across the state and including Texas, Kansas, Arkansas and other locations only known from supporters of our Nu Omega Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. We need your help. Let's assem ble a pledge class that everyone in the Greek System will look at with envy. Remember, "Real Success is Earned". If you can identity this Grad caii the Purple Legionnaire—Bob Corneiii Nu Omega Newsletter, Nov-Dec 1985, Page Six Alex Reynolds (OK 86) Rush Chairman/Fall 1985 Doing some timing at the Run Event. \r\nPHI GAMS COMPETE IN BOXING TOURNAMENT JOIN THE NU OMEGA GRADUATE ASSOCIATION We are starting a NU OMEGA GRADUATE ASSOCIATION and we hope that you will join. There are over 1,490 graduate brothers of the NU OMEGA CHAPTER of Phi Gamma Delta. If we could receive an average of $25.00 from each graduate brother, we could provide $37,350 per year to keep the Chapter House in good shape and could spread the funding for our rush program to every brother. If we could average $50.00 from each graduate brother, it would provide $74,700 per year. Over $511,642 has been received to rebuild our Chapter House. It is surpris ing that this large amount has come Vic Weber in winning role. The annual Delta Chi Boxing Tourna ment continued this year at the Student Union on the main campus. This year David Eaton, Steve Allen, Kevin Cordell and Vic Weber entered the tournament. Kevin Cordell and Vic Weber advanced to the finals, but in very close decisions, came in second. Steve Allen advanced to the semi-finals. David Eaton lost in from a very few graduate brothers. Many of you have not been contacted. We feel that if we can get good support from the graduate brothers by joining the NU OMEGA GRADUATE ASSOCIATION that we could get the financial affairs of our chapter in good shape and keep them that way. At the present time, the debt on the Chapter House is approx imately $225,000. It is our hope to be able to burn the mortgage by the 75th anniversary of the Chapter (NU OMEGA) in 1991. Not only do we want your financial support, but we want your active support to see that the NU OMEGA Chapter retains the fine status that it has today. Clip the form below out and return it with your 1986 graduate dues. Dick Clements(OK 48) President/Housing Corporation Contributions should be made payable to: Nu Omega Graduate Association Box 14158 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73113 From: the first flight. Congratulations to these four Phi Gams for dedication and sacrifice. You all represented Phi Gam ma Delta w/ith honor. We are proud of you. Thanks! ( )$- Other ( )$25.00 ( )$50.00 Pat Mocha (OK 87) Intramural Chairman Please return this form with your check. 1986 Graduate Dues Kevin Cordell in a charge Steve Alien backing them off. Nu Omega Newsletter, Nov-Dec 1985, Page Seven Some of the Grads enjoy the Homecoming Reunion fellowship. ( )$100.00 \r\nvui w fvn INFORMATION NEEDED A Team Football Team after victory. In the last publication and in this publication, we have requested our graduate brothers help in updating our files. Our graduate relations committee have asked for your help. I want to make this strong request for your sup porting this important request. Each graduate brother, please fill out the form and send the information immedi ately. It is needed if we are going to continue informing you of special events. Bob Cornell(OK 61) Purple Legionnaire Perge! NOTE: Send your information to: Bob Cornell P.O. Box 19060 Oklahoma City, OK 73144 NU OMEGA CABINET Wayne Wiseman - President Kenny Wilcoxen - Treasurer Larry Hall - Recording Secretary John Doak - Corresponding Secretary Ed Barbour - Historian Editor - Greg Wiiliams Phi Gams two varsity wrestlers L. Kenny Fisher, and Damn Babcock. Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity 1200 South College Norman, Oklahoma 73069 Associate - Steve Brown Assistant - Ron Roach Non-Profit Organization Bulk Rate U.S. POSTAGE PAID Norman, Oklahoma Permit #216 Nu Omega Newsletter, Nov-Dec 1985, Page Eight