FIJI MISSOURIAN University of Missouri-Columbia Ll No. 4 December 1986 Mark Your Calendar... ■ t PIG DINNER ,f }•■■ i-*ai MARCH 7! MYSTERY PHOTO IDENTIFIED I was the coach of this team, BILL WELLS. PIG MASTER MANY YEARS which was a hell of a ballclub, featuring half a dozen major league prospects. We whipped the Phi Delts, Betas, and William Elliot Wells, 48. Weatherby Lake, died recently at North Kansas City Hospital. Born in Washington, D.G., he lived in Platte County most of his life. Dear Jon, In regard to the "Mystery Photo" in the Fiji Missourian (March 1986), this is the championship softball team of 1962. Brother Wells was a financial management trainer for Control Inc., Dallas, for eight years. Earlier, he was sales manager for the J.W. Lewis auto dealership in Platte City. He was an army veteran and served in the Army Reserve. A 1960 graduate of the University of Missouri, he was a member of Chi Mu Chapter and Pig Master for Pig Dinner for many years. He is survived by his wife, Linda Tingler Wells; two daughters, Shelley Graduate Brothers of Chi Mu, the era of Fiji Missourian I was surprised and happy to receive so much correspondence from you. I hope you are satisfied with our new format. Included Waukomis in Platte County; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Susan Mertz and Services Christian were Church of at the First Platte City; cremation. The family suggested contributions to the Ben Ferrel Memorial Museum, Platte City, or the Platte City Athletic Association another from thisissueas the last one. If not, I'm a dead duck. Jon F. Sansone Editor, Fiji Missourian St. Joseph team. In the photo, left to right, are Dave Swearingen '59, Mike Scanlan '63, Dennis Martin '65, Doug Ball '62, Bill Mcllroy '63, Ray Bob Carey '64 (top), Steve Beimdiek '63 (middle), Don Burgess '62 (bottom), Tom Thomas '63, John Blakemore '64 (top), Larry Copeland '61 (bottom), John (Stick) Simmons '64, Bill Alson '65, and Sam Cornelius '63. Perge! Sincerely, Tom Thomas '63 Professor of Economics Manhattan, Kansas Above is a letter I felt would solve the mystery for everyone. Ms. Michelle Tingler of Kansas City; and his mother, Mrs. Elsie K. Wells, Platte City. Is mystery photo for your fun. I'm anticipating as much response Wells and Allison Wells of Columbia; a stepson, Michael Lee Tingler, Lake enjoyment continues. Sigma Nus in route to the championship game against the Kappa Sigs. We shut them out, 3-0. Defensively, we were an awesome Special Mention to: The staff of the Fiji Missourian would like to commend all the graduate brothers who Andy Sidwell, '88 helped us to solve the mystery. We hope you enjoyed yourself. Special And for photography: thanks to these graduate brothers Tom Thomas '63, George Strode '65, Barre Jim Millan '89 Barret '61, John Nieburg '62, Joe Kinker Assistant Editor '63 and Hal LeMert Jr. '58. \r\nFINANCES LOOK UP The financial situation at Phi Gamma Delta this year is looking very good. Our two biggest problems in the past have been accounts receivable and being under budget on our revenue. We have been working dilegently on the accounts receivable and they are down to an amount which represents debts from brothers (using the term loosely) who have graduated three to four years PRESIDENT'S REPORT The undergraduate brothers of Chi Mu are extremely excited about the upcoming school year. This past semester has held several achievements that we are very proud of. Chi Mu placed seventh in grades out of 30 fraternities--that topped off a climb of 16 notches in one year. As a result of this dramatic improvement, Chi Mu was awarded second place in the Owen Gup in the 138th Ekklesia. The Owen Gup is issued to the undergraduate chapter that has improved the most in scholarship from the preceding year. We hope to do even better this year! The committee chairmen are doing a superior job. We are having formal dinners every Wednesday with a featured speaker at each one. In order to avoid the conflicts associated ago. brothers excited about the social calender. Football brunches have gone remarkably well this year. The quality of food is excellent, due to the management of our housemother, Martha Fortney. Mrs. Fortney is in her third year, and we hope she will continue for many years. In the words Halterman,'70, Board of of We are planning pledge class reunions for each of MIZZOU's home football games next season. We will be contacting pledge classes in groups of four from the mid-1950's to last year's graduates. Over the summer of '87, you will be contacted by me and by someone in your own pledge class who is acting as your class representative. Also, invitations to the Norris Pig Dinner will be mailed out in November to To help our cash flow situation, we budgeted for under-capacity and we are currently operating at near capacity. Our accountant, Galvin Keller, is in his second year with us and he is very helpful in all aspects of our work. My goals this year are twofold. I intend to watch the monthly financial statements very closely to make sure all the committees stay in line with their make planning your schedule easier. A second invitation will be sent in February as a reminder. If you have any thoughts or suggestions for next year's Pig Dinner, please contact me. Fraternally, Paul Vogel '89 Graduate Relations Ghairman budget, and 1 also intend to work very closely with the next treasurer to make sure the transition is smooth and to keep the records organized. As always, I will also be making sure the accounts receivable stay as close to zero as possible. I hope to see many of the graduated brothers come back for football games this year and stop by the house. I feel this is going to be a tremendous year for us and I hope that you all will be a part of it. We believe this is the year of FIJI. with Greek Week, the brothers decided to move Fiji Island to the fall instead of the traditional spring affair. The party was unsurpassed in our experience (vours may be different) and has all the DEAR GRADUATES Fraternally, Jeff Zidell '88 Treasurer FIJIS DOMINATE SOFTBALL Softball "sluggers" are the kind of FIJIS we have here at Ghi Mu. looking most impressive. They beat Phi Kappa Theta 10-1, and Phi Delta Theta 17-7. The pledges gave their all in their last game against Alpha Tau Omega, losing 24-23 after two hours of long hard play. Editor Rick Gouncil Advisors President, "Ghapter tone is the highest it has been in years. "The brotherhood is strong here at Ghi Mu. Please come back and renew old ties at 704 Gollege. Find out why this year will be: The year of the Phi Gam at Mizzou.'" Pergel Fraternally, Ghris Barron '86 President Our active team is awaiting finals for the Softball championship. We beat the Sigma Ghis 7-5, Phi Kappa Thetas 5-3, and Sigma Nus 5-2. Our chapter is looking forward to football and believe we can win the championship. The pledge softball team is 7th In Grades Out of 30 Fraternities \r\nPage 7 "Moo" Allen Writes This letter was written to Andy Slusher, '86: My dear Andrew, You will never know what your letter Graduate Information: 15th St., Joplin, MO 64801. He is a Lathrop Drive, Dallas, TX 75229. Paul is enjoying his retirement. He has two student and his wife's name is Leigh. His fondest memory of XM is Black has meant to me. Thank you so very children: much to let me know I have not been with two children and Jeff is married and forgotten. Barbara Lee, 40, is married Dinner he thinks the house and its fathers from when I was the Phi Gam furnishings look great, and thinks we have great brothers. If I weren't so old, I would love to make just one more trip to the house and see some of the boys I knew and loved. Too late now. I will be ninety years old in the spring and it is very difficult for me to get around. I hear from Woody Swearingen Tom Lehr,'78, St. Louis native, is currently living at 138 Shaw Drive, Eureka, MO. Tom and his wife, Lisa, have two children: Sara,6, and Robbie, 5. He would like all the brothers to know always enjoy the news. Please give he did. earn a degree. Tom's fondest memory of the house is of Gil Squires (alias "Yolkhead") before and after Hell your parents my love. I love both of Week. [•05] and his wife once in a while and Please give my love to all of the Phi Gams; I hope this will be a good year for the Phi Gams. Yours Sincerely, Edwina Allen Mark W. Schotte,'82, Kansas City, MO. native, is currently living at 5932 Catalina, Fairway, KS 66205. Mark is the broadcast production cooordinator for Payless Cashways. His wife's name is Kristen. Mike Hendrlcks,'85, Clinton, MO, native, is living at RR 4, Clinton, MO 64735. Mike is a farmer. Vernon Jones,'51, Kirkwood, MO, native, is currently living at 405 W. 68 Terr., Kansas City, MO. Vernon is now enjoying his retirement. He and his wife, Jane, have two children: Diane, married with two children and Christy, married with two children. REVEREND LEMERT WRITES Dear Jon: You who work on the Fiji Missourian do a good job, I enjoy reading about the boys. Lots of familiar last names. Thanks for the good work. I am a Presbyterian pastor in Woodstock, Illinois, near Chicago. My son pledged at Valparaiso University where we do not have a chapter. My Mike Berry, '81,is living at Hardin, Columbia, MO.65203. Mike is a v student and has just finished his .terrn as Purple Legioneer; Mike's wife is, Terese. John Mcllroy,'66 is living at 220 W. Church, Bowling Green, MO. John is an attorney; his wife is Pamla. Bill Barron, '59 may come to MU, but it looks like I won't send you any legacies! Sorry. Perge! Best wishes. Dr. Hal W. LeMert, Jr.'58 Kansas City, MO. native, is living in Mission Hills, KS. Bill Tom 23, Chris 22 (Chi Mu's current president), Alison 15. Bill is in real estate. Bill Bailee, '83, Camdenton, MO. native and his wife Lynne are living in Columbia; he is a computer consultant. John Fox Arnold, '59, lives in St. Louis with his wife, Anne, and their four kids: Lisa, Laura, Lynne, and Lesli. John is an attorney at law. Jim Snider, '69, and his wife Juli live in Columbia. They have three kids: Chris, 13, Sydney,4 and Tom, 11. Jim is an attorney. Baxter Dunbar,'54, and his wife Gisela live in K. C., MO. They have three kids: Tanja, a sophomore at MU; Katja, 16 and Natasha, 14. MERRY CHRISTMAS GRADUATE BROTHERS, oldest daughter was a Theta at Hanover and my next daughter is a Kappa at Purdue. I have one more daughter who ;: f ; and his wife, Janice, have three kids, them and am sorry I left before you came. Nine. Mark wants to tell Mike Huffman that he is a... [can't print it]. has two children also. Paul said at Pig I remember most of the boys' House Mother, many, many years ago. Mark Frogge, '85, is living at 2723 E. Paul E. Buehner,'41, Kansas City, MO. native, is currently living at 10812 SEE YOU AT PIG DINNER MARCH?! \r\nBCA IS STRONG WHAT WAS THE Board of Chapter Advisors has begun its second semester strong. Rick Halterman, '70, President, has BASEMENT CALLED WHEN YOU WERE HERE? insisted the board meet once a month. Rec room? Downstairs? Social thanks to Mark McNally '88 and Jim Meetings are at the house Wednesday Area? Whatever you called it, you may remember cushy booths and dim lighting. Along with what it is called now the bar boasts an almost-completed nights after formal dinners. The meetings are attended by Section Chief Guy Tunnicliffe, Phi '53, Purple Legioneer Tom Guy, '81, Chapter President Chris Barron and all the house committee chairmen. At each meeting the chapter's chairmen give an update on the progress of their committees. Then one committee is the focal point of discussion for the rest of the meeting. The graduate brothers on the board are assigned to individual committees for advisement. This advisement is leading us to an efficient committee system. The board members are as follows: Rick Halterman '70, James Millan '53 (liason), Jim Albright '57, Jerry Sill '66, Larry Tate '67, Jim Snider '69, Donald - the basement - there have been other changes, thanks in part to the design and construction of a new bar by Leo Eickoff '54, and Jim Hurt, (father of Chris Hurt '88). Work started several years ago and was completed before school started this fall. Some basic work like refiling, repaneling and a new ceiling were done before this last summer. Since then the place has become downright livable with a sofa, loveseat, coffee table and chairs provided with funding by the Mother's Club, a foosball table provided by Guy Tunnicliffe and a 19- inch color TV set. Hurt. Also funded by the Mother's Club, sink with running water and two mounted taps on the wall behind the bar for kegged beverages (lemonade, etc.) with two more taps to be installed soon. Though the basement, or whatever you want to call it, has had its ups and downs over the years, we think it just might be as cozy now as it was when it opened in 1952. (Or in 1954, when all the glasses rented for the French Wine Party were dashed against the fireplace in the wee hours by insomniac revelers, but that's another story...) Jeff Vogel '90 Bowling Green Patterson '71. Dan Patterson '75. Mike Berrv '81. Bob Chandier, Hal Qibbs,Tom Elliot and Tom Tunnicliffe. Editor i 'j- i i I I -r ■ ISLAND WAS GREAT! Bill Zeits, '87, Chairman of FIJI Island, planned long and hard for FIJI Island week, September 28 through It October 4. The week began with a sand volleyball tournament between both sororities and fraternities on campus. Tuesday night was FIJI Island bar night at the Field House. FIJI Little Sister Bid Party was held on Wednesday evening. Sorority games and invitations were Thursday. Friday night's party was an eight-way TGIF at which the Fall '86 Oueen, Karyn Seifried of Delta Gamma sorority, was crowned. Saturday's party consisted of FIJIs and their dates. All who attended got down to the arousing fast-paced sound of our "soul" Tennessee band. Dave Shrum '89 Bowling Green, Missouri Clint Slusher '88 and Chris Branch '89 enjoy a game of foosball in the new basement. \r\nPage 5 Keep Up The GRAD BUILDS UP FIJI, GRAD BUILDS UP FIJI, Good Work PART ONE As you know, rush is a continuous effort on the part of the chapter. A vital part of any successful rush program is the support of the graduate brothers. Last year the graduate brothers provided us with more recommendations than they ever have. We feel that this is one of the main reasons for our top quality pledge class this year. We are already starting to plan rush for next semester and next fall. Again, we hope that you will provide us with quality recommendations on those you feel will make excellent Fiji's. Enclosed is a recommendation form. Thank you for taking the time to fill it PART 2 Another very successful rush Missourian featured a letter from our Gamma Delta has acquired 28 men of outstanding character, grades, and graduate brother of Chi Mu George athletic ability. The chapter owes much of this year's exceptional rush to its Kansas City and wrote to our chapter expressly about hosting a rush party at Rush Chairmen, Chris Hurt, '88, and his lakehouse in Olathe, Kansas. Jeff Baker, '87. But as our rush chairmen The letter was gratefully accepted, and a date and time were set. George insisted on doing everything. He bought hamburgers and pointed out to me in the interview, two graduate brothers went above and beyond the call of duty to host a rush party at their homes. George Handley , '70,(See Grad Builds Up...#2) and Brad Pemberton,'74, held rush parties in the early part of the summer.Brad Pemberton is a graduate brother of the Chi Mu,'74 and now resides in Kansas City. out. Chris Hurt and Jeff Baker asked Fraternally, Jason Pottenger '89 Brad if a rush party could be held — and was that party heldl A good number of Jeff Davis '89 Rush Chairmen actives and rushees attended the party. It was a good time for many of our brothers to get to know the rushees and new pledges. Among the new pledges who signed at Brad's party were Eric Lovelace of Lathrop, and Dave Williams of Blue Springs who saw the good times and brotherhood within our fraternity. Phi Gamma Delta thanks Brad for his help to the chapter. Jeff Garrett '90 Tulsa, OK FIJI RUSH RECOMMENDATION NAME ADDRESS, CITY PHONE ( )_ HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES GRADE AVG. YOUR NAME, ADDRESS,PHONE, One of the last issues of the Fiji Phi season has come to an end. LEGACY: YES NO Hadley, '70. George now lives in ribs for an outdoor barbeque and cooked them himself. He personally saw to it that the party was a total success. Rusty Neill of Shelbina and I (Jeff Garrett) arrived just as everything was ready to go. We both signed with the house that evening. Chi Mu would once again like to thank George for his help during this past rush year and also congratulate George on the birth of his third daughter, the day after the rush party. When George was asked his reason for having the party he simply said "I want to build up Fiji." (Hence, the headline for this and the other story.) Jeff Garrett'90 Tulsa, Ok. \r\nNO HORSING AROUND TOP 5 GPA SLOT POSSIBLE AT THE 138TH EKKLESIA The Except for a trip to the racetrack and some Lexington sight-seeing, including the new international FIJI headquarters, last August's Ekklesia was business as usual. This year demonstration of included the a initiation ceremony, including the initiation of Chi Mu (now) actives Jeff Davis,'89 and Ed Dawson,'88 (who was initiated with his great-great grandfather's pin). Other business included the retirement of Bill Zerman and his replacement by Bill Martin, a controversial vote to raise Canadian dues to match US dues (passed), and a Phi Gamma Delta scholarship program has really increased its GPA the past couple years. We have gone from 23rd in the spring semester of '85, to 17th in the fall semester of'85, to an impressive #7 spot in the spring semester of '86. Dean Ellis, '88 scholarship chairman, said "The pledges we have can do very well and can benefit the house The FIJI house has a 3.0 to 3.24 GPA, he receives a $25 reach a certain GPA. If a student earns Owen Cup (for most improved GPA), scholarship. For those who earn a 3.25 and Chi Mu also came in second for to a 3.5 receive $50, and the ones who active and graduate attendance (with 11). Attending actives: Jeff Davis help the house the most, earning a 3.51 to 4.0 receive a $70 scholarship. '89, Chris Hurt '88, Jeff Zidell '88, Paul Jim Kinard '90 Vogel '89, Jeff Baker '87 and Ed Lawson, Missouri Shelbina, Kansas John Neale, XM '30 five houses on campus. Chi Mu came in second for the Rusty Neill '90 W^\ : i He added later that we are well' within our potential to be one of the top proposal for a totally non-alcoholic rush program (tabled). Albin '62, Frank Dawson, Sr.'49, and Jr. '75, Barre Barrett '61 and Section Chief Guy Tunnicliffe, Phi, '53. m scholastically if they are given plenty of time to prepare for classes and receive plenty of help from the active brothers. I plan to see that this happens." scholarships for those students who Dawson '88. Graduate brothers that attended were ex-Archon President Bob Kl 1.45 New Brothers Chi Mu At Added strength to the Chi Mu chapter comes with the initiation of nine new members. The new initiates are extremely excited about being official members of the house. Among goals of the new FIJIs are to excel in grades, more participation in intramurals, and a successful rush for the upcoming semesters. Those initiated were Drew Jones (St.Louis), assistant house manager, Mike Ceglenski (St. Joseph), Jeff Davis (Houston), who is rush chairman, Edward Dawson (Port Washington, NY), Jim Diekroger (St. Louis), Kevin Fritz (Fulton), Joe Gilmore (Charleston), Jon Kimerle (St. Louis), Jim Kramer (St. Genevieve) and Andy Sidwell (St. Louis), co-editor of the FIJI Missourian. Congratulations to all the new brothers. The FIJI Missourian wishes you all the best in achieving your goalsl Dave Shrum '89 Bowling Green \r\nPage 3 GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT John Neale,'30, was a professor of ALBRIGHT BACK AND ACTIVE as they were written to the Fiji Jim Albright, '57, is back at the University of Missouri after 29 years. He is not only back, but he is already very active in our chapter as a member of the BCA and in charge of the FIJI Missourian. Missourian Committee. speech at Dartmouth College, and has been enjoying his retirement since 1975. Here are John's reminiscences, He sold magazines, raised chickens, and was a partner in a grocery store known as the "College Butcher." He was owner and editor of a weekly Missouri newspaper. In 1934 he was the debate coach and continued as a teacher of speech at Dartmouth College for 41 years. He married a Missouri qirl, Genevieve Shackelford in 1937;they had three sons. He received his M.A. degree from Cornell University in 1939. He also attended Northwestern University, and at Dartmouth was active in town and college affairs and politics, including Chair of the Lecture and College Environment committees, and member of the Administration, Educational His contributions have been incredible for our publication. Jim had the idea to put all the data on his Macintosh computer. In this way we can lay it out on the computer and eliminate some printing costs, saving the chapter a lot of money and increasing the number of issues per year. Jim is married to Sharon Simonson,(a writer at Stephens), and is an associate professor at the School of Journalism here at the University. He is teaching broadcast advertising and advertising copy writing. He taught graphics, copywriting, creativeworkshop and radio and television advertising at SMU before coming to Columbia. Policy and Fellowship Committees, as well as Hanover Democratic Chairman. He was elected selectman of Hanover and is chairman of the selectmen at He received his journalism degree at UMC in 1957, then went on to receive a law degree from Toledo University in 1964, and practiced law for two years. Jim began his teaching at SMU in Dallas in 1983. Teaching is less stressful than advertising, and more peaceful, he said. "It gives you time to do things right." Advertising is Jim's thing. He worked, among others, for an advertising agency that had Frito Lay's Doritos account. Albright found through research that the red and yellow bag caused consumers to expect a hot Mexican- flavored dip. Consumers were disappointed. Jim launched a new humorous campaign that lasted 12 years, featuring a fat guy with a moustache, (comedian Avery Schreiber). The point was that the crunch was loud because the chip was so fresh, causing humorous problems. The undergraduate chapter of Chi Mu wants to thank Jim for sharing his talents and knowledge with us. Editor present. He is a gardener and an interior decorator, and adds that he "snores often." John's memories of Phi Gamma Delta include the grueling practices for pledge crew races with the Sigma Nu's next door. "Incidently, we wonl" he noted. He recalls the old 616 College address, and Pledge Howard Jury falling past the window and Brother Killingsworth's comment as he glanced up from his usual hand of bridge, "There goes Jury". If you would like to contact John, his current address is: 55 Lyma Road, Hanover, N.H. 03755,(603) 643-4473. We regret to inform our graduate brothers of the death of Mark Castle, '81, after a long fight with cancer. The men of Phi Gamma Delta extend their deepest sympathy. The number of brothers In attendance at the funeral proves that "Phi Gamma Delta Is not for college days alone." New Mystery Photo Who are these singing Phi Gam's and what party are they rhapsodizing about? If you can provide any information at all, please write Jon Sansone, 704 College, Columbia, MO. 65201. Your name and photo,along with the correct Identification, will be in the next Fiji Missourian. Thanks. \r\nEllis Library Expands Construction on a new addition to Ellis Library continues this fall after a November "85 ground-breaking. Construction is expected to be completed by the spring of the school year. - The 50,000 square feet added to the library will be used primarily by the CcTrt^licfating Technical Services di>^"sibn. A new reference area and studerit study space will also be alloted. AhSufiyS of the addition will be used by the Missouri State Historical Society. Handling the architectural planning for the addition was PGAV Company of Kansas City, and the cost of construction is estimated at about 7.5 million dollars. Most of the expenses will be paid by the state, but campus funds will also be used. li !H|i i John Roessler '90 Columbus, Ohio NONPROniOBG u s pfisfAt.r PHI GAMMA DELTA 704 College Avenue Columbia, Missouri 65201 PAID PFPMir NO IHO COLUMP'A Mf^