M-I• ALPHA GAM NEWS CHRISTMAS B. ofC.a PARTY On Saturday, December 15,the Brothers of Phi Gamma Delta once again made their contribution to the Christ mas season, carrying on a tradition established over 35 years ago. They sponsored a Christmas Party for twenty underprivileged children from the Flint area. Preparation for the party began during A-1 and things really got under way early section A-2, The children's names were supplied by the Big Brothers £ind Big Sisters of Flint, and each Bro ther was given a child to contact. After interviewing the child and his parent to On Friday, January 11, 1974 .a meeting was held at the house for the purpose of establishing a Board of Chapter Advisors. The under- .graduates feel a strong need for help in areas such as Grad Relations, Finance, Rush, and Chapter History, as well as Tradition, It is felt that a group of Advisors made up of GMI Graduates and other Graduate Brothers of various schools can aid the Chapter in making many key Decisions. In attendance were Larry Swan- find out what he wanted from Santa, the Brothers "took over" Arlans Department son, Charles Knutson, Don Kowalke, Dean Hunger, George Thomas, and our Store and purchased almost $400 worth of Field Secretary, Charlie Fletcher, toys and clothes. On the day of the party the children were trea>ted to Walt Disney movies, re freshments, and a magic show by "Dr. Chronos," plus a visit by Santa Claus, alias Richard Bauer. It was hard to distinguish the big kids from the little ones as the Several other Graduate Brothers ex wrapping paper flew. The best reward for the evening was watching the faces of the children as they opened their presents. It was indeed a happy time for all, and the Pijis are proud to have done what they could. All financing for the party cajne pressed an interest in helping, but were not able to attend the Dinner and Meeting, Anyone else interested is encouraged to contact the House as soon as possible. NORRIS PIG DINNER This years Norris Pig Dinner will be on March 23, 1974, Our Main speskker will be Jeff Bell, the 1973 from the Brothers and Graduate Brother Wilkinson Award winner. support is for the outstanding Senior Under we had help form the Theta This award graduate in the Fraternity. We are Phi Alphas who helped with wrapping the presents and the Children's Party, Following the Children's Party was confident that everyone will want a House Party for the Brothers, Gr^uate is an excellent speaker, but to help Brothers, dates ajid wives. Every one had a great time at the Party, Our only hope is that more Graduate Brothers can attend next years Christmas Party and partake in all of the fun and excite ment. to come, not only tb hear Jeff, who us as we celebrate the five-year an niversary of the Class of 19^9, This indeed promises to be a historic event for Alpha Gamma Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, so tiry to be here with us,Jeff and the Class of 1969', \r\nNOT FOlP A NEW LOOK Upon entering the halls of our chapter, one is likely to be surprised to find a striking new appearance to the house. The up stairs hallway and libreoy have been rwently carpeted. This carpeting was laid just previous COLLEGE DAYS ALONE. In these times of shorteiges, it is easy to forget the bountiful gifts to the Holidays. with which we are all blessed. Perhaps the "high" spot in our chapter is the newly con structed bar in the recreation other night, we had a gathering with several grad brothers. Some I knew, others I did not. Throughout the dis room. The bar was funded and hand- cussion a good, warm feeling pervaded cr^ted by the Classes of '75 and The the room. It was that feeling of brotherhood which permeated the spirit r O« these new additions to the house as they bring an uplift in the spirit of all who enter. of everyone present. Here was an accum ulation of generations, separated only by years, not by ideals or characters. The stories they told of their under graduate years in the chapter axe golden THE BEGINNING ?? Our house has greatly bene- fitted by the 3i' years of service extended by the current class of graduating seniors. We are grateful toi Tom Amdt, Steve Avery, Art Barret, Rick Bauer, Daryl Blevins, Jim Gochrane, Jerry Cole, Mike Curtiss, Mark Disosway, John Evans, Tom Homer, Jay Jarrett, Jeff Johnson, Dean Kimsey, Ken Lazar, Jack Liptok, Marty MacLean, Joe Mennel, Craig Nickel, Joe Pakkala, John Reedy, Russ Reineck, Jim Shufflin, Jeff Spitzer, Art Zelenak, Greg Grambush, spots in their memories. The same memor ies that each of us has experienced, now and then. There may be a shortage of fuels and materials. Our vast technological society may be grasping the throats of men, squelching our attempts to move ahead. But there is no shortage of love between brothers in Phi Gamma Delta. As we look into the bleakness of the coming years, let us not forget our past and the common bond we share with our brothers in this fraternity. "Man may strip the heavens and earth to find what he knows not. But in the soul resides that of which there is no doubt - love." Hugh Allen Swarts, Jr. and Bob Wozniak, PHI GAMMA DGLTA ALPi'A GAMMA C I'.i-TER 1702 ;-L'JS'r;i; iG RD. flint. MICHIGAN. 48504 Non-Profft Qriganfoation U. S. Postage PAID Flint, Mich. Permit No.53