JG6 OCT Sg 1987 the Illinois fiji FALL 1987 Chi lota of Phi Gamma Delta University of Illinois The Graduate News Publication Time For A Change This is not an easy article to write. It is time for a demonstrative change at Chi lota in campus image, scholar ship and overall chapter administra tion. Let me explain. Over the past several years, Phi Gamma Delta has been in and out of trouble with both the University and Graduates. A campus wide image for rowdiness coupled with poor judg ment and scholarship culminated in two incidents with other Greek houses, one last Spring and again this Fall. Both were "pranks" that got out of hand (no one was harmed) yet generated a series of Univesity/ Chapter/Graduate Board meetings. At the University's urging, we or ganized a Bead of Control composed of local Phi Gamma Delta graduates. Bill Goldstein will serve as Chairman and other members include John Phipps (DePauw '59), Todd Dawson (DePauw '62). Chris Meyer, and Hank Walters (Mich '86). Their responsibility is to provide firm local direction to help our chapter demon strate substantial improvement. They now meet regularly with the chapter officers and University staff. Chapter operations continue normal lybut our local graduates are signifi cantly more involved than other previous advisors. So, the chapter will be operating with different objectives this Fall. Led by president Jim Armstrong and his cabinet, the chapter will be striving for these changes in the '87-'88 year; The scholastic average in the house must improve 20 points in OP 1981 • Our campus image will certainly be improved by the above but will the men's fraternity rankings by be supplemented by other activi the end of the first semester. We ties. These include social service have slipped below the All Men's Fraternity GPA in recent years and must improve. A young man who wants to perform well scholastical- projects. University Faculty and staff dinners, and better overall chapter administration. This activity represents a lot of ly must find an encouraging change forChilotaand there is prob environment at Chi lota. ably culpability on all fronts. We graduates should have provided The chapter will have a very limit ed social calendar until their more direction and set higher stan grades have improved. No house funds willbe spent on alcohol dur dards and expectations for the ing this period. This not only demonstrates responsibility but also coincides with University and to recognize the impact their party International Fraternity programs brothers.The undergraduates failed ing and poor grades had on their campus reputation, graduate rela tions and ability to rush. the first time in years no alcohol As graduates you know this represents a real challenge for both was served at Day's Day and will thelocal graduates andundergradu regarding Alcohol Awareness. For not be availableat Homecoming or other football celebrations this Fall. Budgets have been set up with the undergraduates as well as the House Corporation to provide for emergency sinking funds. The house bill and the rent have also been altered to ensure a competi tive yet profitable operation. Hous ingcontracts have been signed by all living at 401. An all-chapter retreat was held this past August and will be repeated at mid-year. Their goals will be reviewed as well as the purposes of fraternity life. ates. Bill, John, Todd, Chris and Hank all have jobs and families that keep them very busy. Their dedica tion to this effort will make all the difference and we should applaud them for their involvement. All this attention is not so easy for our current undergraduates either. Their pride in the house and care for each other is not so different from what you and I feel. Some resent ment to Graduate and University authority is natural and to be expect ed. Ican't believeany ofthem are en joying reading this article. But, unfortunately or fortunately, recent indicators of fraternity life: grades, image and administrative have not been positive and have resulted in these actions. continued on next page \r\ncontinued from page 1 To their credit the chapter has responded maturely and quickly. Jim Armstrong, his cabinet and the mem The Illinois Fiji bers have risen to the occasion and Published by Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois and Chi lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for its members and friends. We welcome all news from alumni. Please send your news and address changes to the Chapter House 401 E. John Champaign, IL61820 (217) 344-8514 House Corporation Chairman Of The Board President Vice President William M. Goldstein '66 James Mickey'75 Dave Neupert '61 Treasurer Steve Scott'77 Secretary joni Jump '79 Board of Directors Fred Ballantine '51 James L. Russell '61 Penn Nelson '57 (Minnesota) Gordon L. Leach '53 Jim ARnold '85 Ward F. McDonald '64 Charles R. leuter '83 Patrick C. Keeley '74 Jim Purcel '54 Undergraduate Officers Jim Armstrong '88 Thomas Adier '88 Tim Mahon '88 Rush Chairman Mike Sedivy '89 Vice President Lome Saeks '88 Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Bill Lange '88 Joseph Huffhines '88 Historian The University of Illinois has set a course to improve all aspects of Its fraternity system. Phi Gamma Delta, as a "name" house on campus, must be a positive leader in this move ment. None of us like to have anyone looking over his shoulder, however, the University's concern will do us well in the long run. You should know your House Cor poration supports and is working closely with the local Board of Con trol and the Undergraduates. They are acting positively and firmly to return Phi (3amma Delta to its posi tion of prominence at Illinois. John Souris'89 8:30 - 10:00 am Juice, coffee, and sweet rolls 10:00 -11:00 am House Corporation meeting 11:15-12:45 Informal BBQ 1:00- 4:00 Homecoming game 5:00 - ? BBQ dinner We look forward to seeing all of you, especially those from the class of '78, who are having their tenth year reunion. If there are any questions, please call Mike Sands '90 or Mike Dolin '90 (217)328-3227. Perge! No Alcohol at Jim Hickey—'75 Tom Mickey '76 Treasurer Pledge Educator make or break Chi lota. Sincerely, Herb Matter '47 President our Board of Control is very im pressed with their attitude and progress. This is the group that will top shape for everyone to admire the changes that are currently taking place inside and outsideof our home. We plan to roll out the red carpet for our Chi lota alums, their family and friends. Here is an itinerary of the day's events: For the first time in many years House Corporation President there will be no alcohol served by the chapter at our Homecoming celebra Homecoming tion on October 31. This is the result We are all looking forward to see ing our Chi lota alums at this years homecoming game. We encourage everyone to stop by and see the newly renovated Phi Gamma Delta. This years homecoming game against Minnesota is on October 31, at 1:00 pm. The house will be in tip of the chapter and local graduates mission to improve scholarship, campus image and cooperate with national Alcohol Awarness programs. We will still have our traditional brunch and barbeque and en courage allgraduates and their fami lies to stop by. The only change will be soft drinks and juices instead of the usual keg of beer. Those wishing to use alcohol will need to bring their own. RUSH RECOMMENDATION FORM Rushee's Name_ Rushee's Address. . State. • Zip. Rushee's Phone Number. Comments: We expect this position to be ques tioned by a number of graduates and trust they will understand our reason ing. Alcohol abuse is a campus wide problem. Phi Gamma Delta's under graduates and graduates alike wish the chapterto take a lead role in solv ing this problem and are acting ac cordingly. A block of tickets has been reserved for Fiji graduates and Your Name. . Year. Please send to: Phi Gamma Delta c/o Rush Chairmen 401 E. John, Champaign, III. 61820 friends. To ordertickets, send $14.00 per ticket to: William C. leuter 2340 Des Plaines Avenue Des Plaines, IL 60018 (312) 298-8400 \r\nRush Report PGD was rewarded during Spring President's Report Brothers, The Fall Semester hasjust begun and is racing ahead at full speed! The new House renovations are finally completed, and looking great, so the brothers decided to do some fine tun ing internally also. WittHhe help of Field Secretary David Smith (UCLA '87), the Chapter held its firs^Chapter retreat in quite afewyears.lt was such a success that it is going to be come an annual tradition here at Chi lota. A number of guest speakers helped lead discussions in a variety of areas. The speakers included Mark Robinson, Assistant Dean of Fraternity Men; John Phipps (DePauw '57); Christ Moyer (lllinis '62), Associate Dean of Fine and Ap plied Arts; Todd Dawson (DePauw '62); and Bill Goldstein (Illinois '66), Chairman of the Board of Control. The speakers spent their Sunday helping lead discussions in Rush, House management. University/ community Image, Scholarship, and Membership education. The turnout bythe brothers was fantastic, and the input even better. Ifthe retreat is any Formal Rush with 6 of the finest young men in the program. Mark Baughman, Steve Bennet, Mike Delmore, Robert Finch, Keith Karraker, and Alex Tartakovsky are the first editions of the class of '91 that will close after Fall Formal Rush. The Interfraternity Council has recently adopted a computerized for- IFC Plans For mat Computerized Rush for rush, which will be implemented in the Spring of '88. This action necessitates the pur chase of a computer for the Chapter House. Your support will greatly benefit the future of our outstanding chapter. We would like to extend our sin cere thanks to all Phi Gam alums who sent us recommendations, and urge all alums to continue to support the house. A Rush recommendation in sert has been included in the Illinois Fiji. Please take advantage of this op portunity to helpthe House, itwill be greatly appreciated. With Fiji's being in great shape both physically and spiritually, things can only grow stronger. Co-Rush Chairmen Mike Sedivy '89 Dan Carroll '89 The Interfraternity Council along with IBM and Unicom Software are negotiating a computer and software package which will meetthe individu al chapter and Greek system's need for computerization at a substantial savings. With this new system, it is the IFC's hope that there will be a computerized Rush system for the Spring, which will be similar to the 3 year old Panhellenic System. The system will also have capabilities to: handle allchapter finances including accounting, printing house bill and checks, recording membership and alumni data, as well as word process ing. The Chapter and House Corpo ration will be discussing the possibilities at Homecoming on October 31. While the whole Greek system will benefit from computeri indication of the '87-'88 school year, zation , the scholastic benefits for Chi it looks quite promising. Fiji Athletics lota are great. If you have any infor mation on equipment or fundraising possibilities that would be helpful, Fall, 1987 promises to be another in the long line of strong athletic please contact our scholastic chair man Chris Brunette '89 at 401 E. If youhavenotseen the newhouse renovations. Homecoming is Satur day, October 31. This will be an ex cellent time to see how great the house looks, and to experience a lot of that Fiji hospitality we all know so well. We hope to see you the 31st.! Perge! Fraternally, James F. Armstrong '88 semesters that Phi Gams have been accustomed to. This year, Fijis will be competing in many Intramural sports, starting by fielding two wellpracticed Frat Blue football teams. Our Fiji 1 team willfeature the strong arm of rookie quarterback Mike Walter 88.5 and the crafty veteran receiver Tom Adier 88.5. Our soccer dominance is sure to be seen again this semester. We will also be participating in other Frater nity sports such as: water polo, golf, ultimate frisbee, and this winter our house is looking forward to a strong basketball team. As Phi Gams continue to stay vic torious in all campus sports, we will continue to strive in the future semesters. John St. Champaign, IL 61820 or call Jim Armstrong at (217) 344-9026. Brothers, your time and help will be greatly appreciated. \r\n\r\nGraduate News Charles William Norton, Jr. writes to us from Flintridge, Califor nia. "B.I." is currently Chairman of All American Manufacturing Com pany. His brother Fred Norton '36 preceded him as a Chi lota Phi Gam. Charles has four children and nine grandchildren. He writes for all to remember that Phi Gamma Delta is Fiji 78's Ten Year Reunion Homecoming weekend October 31 St will mark the 10th reunion of the class of 1978. Attendance is expect ed to be strong with Pieman, Peb bles, Z-man, and Mookie leading the pack of confirmations. For last minute confirmations contact: Keith Pascus (312) 902-5538 work (312) 251-3012 home Mark Menarik - (312) 803-8033 work (312) 470-1554 home "Not For College Days Alone." Jack W. Davis '67 has his own Free Lance Design Studio in Cham paign. "Crow" is married and has two children. Jack is very involved with the University. He participates in the lllini QB club, Rebounders, and M the U of I Presidents Council. I^ The annual Stevenson-Himes Golf Open was held September 12th in Lake Geneva. Twenty-eight brothers shared Golf, Dinner, Cocktails, and comradery. The evening festivities were held at Johnny Reynolds Sup per Club and a good time was had by » I i f♦? f all. Condolences go to two great Fijis who recently passed ad astra. Par V 1^: ker B. Smith '33 died in an auto ac cident which killed both he and his wife Anne near their home in Wilton, CT on September 11, 1987. In the words of his brother F. Marshall Smith '38 "He was a good Fiji and a wonderful brother to me and will be missed very much." He is survived by his two sons Bradley and Todd. 1920 Undergraduate Chapter Willard B. Curtis '24 died in March at Salem Village, Joliet, Il linois. He served as Chairman of the Board of Barrett Hardware Co. and the Barrett Foundation. He also devoted time to many civic en deavors. He served as President of the Phi Gamma Delta Association in the early 1950's. In the words of Kenneth L. Means '40 "He will be missed bythousands offriends and acquaintances as well as all of his fraternity brothers." He is survived by his wife Louise, three sons, six grandchildren, and two great grand children. 1926 Ulio Photo 1 \r\nsoo£s l>in03 0961 MI 9S6T IM ai3id>iooaa G13IdyV31D ySOINOyO ni 09 03819 HI 'uBjBduieqo 130 TZ o 33 ,\a3S' "WI 13 i.jHi ja? Jtti •i 'k' £0€IZ 3 3W0y3r 18710691 IS UMor 3 lOfr Bl|0a BLUIUBO iqd }0 BJOI jlJO — Graduate news — i 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, c/o CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, 401 E. JOHN ST., CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS 61820. . Nickname. • Name^ . Class. Mailing Address_ Occupation Firm. Describe some facet of your work Date of marriage (write widowed, if widowed). Wife's college . Class. Names and ages of ctiildren (indicate college and Greek organization, if any). Ptii Gam relatives, college, year, and any information about them. Civic or elective offices (indicate past or present). Ciubs, societies, service organizations (indicate past and present and don't abbreviate). Comments: Positive or Negative. Share some memories with us. Send in the graduate news form! Sorority.