ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER 1702 Flushing Road Flint, Michigan 48504 (313) 232-9174 SEPTEMBER 82 PRESIDING OFFICER'S REPORT Brothers, The era of GMI-Engineering and Man agement Institute has begun and it holds great promise for the Phi Gam house. The A-section brother hood returned to Flint with rush on their minds and a spirited effort by all twenty-three brothers re sulted in twenty-one freshmen wear RUSH A BIG SUCCESS ing the white star of pledgeship. We have a fine group of pledges Our first six weeks have turned out and would like each one of you to to be a smashing successi stop by and show them what FIJI forts of the house towards rush have tradition and pride is all about. The freshmen class this year numb ered 650 which was below the schoolb target of 750. Approximately 60 been rewarded amply. The ef At this time we have welcomed twenty-one pledges into the brotherhood of Phi Gamma Delta. They include: ' students were sponsored by comp Joseph P. Andrade Yonkers, NY anies outside of GM, such as Borg- Gary J. Hammond Frankenmuth, MI Warner, Detroit Edison, and General Eric R. Hansen Huntington Sta. NY Dynamics. James M. Hresko Flint, MI has set a goal of 1100 incoming Gary L. Hubbard Drayton Plains, MI freshmen and they are working hard Scott K. Kimberlin Frankenmuth, MI to obtain this number. Errol R. Kovitch Montreal, Quebec mean more freshman talent to pick Richard Hubbard Lake, MI from and will only help the house Hugh G. Mabray Deer Perk, NY in the years to come as we maitain Peter J. Marino Flint, MI the brotherhood and spirit that we Robert W. Mince Flint, MI are known for. Todd S. Mooney Euford, GA Next year, the school This will Continued on page 3 H. Krentz Continued on page 2 \r\n(2) (continued from p.1) Projections indicate that A-section Patrick B. Morgan Marshall, MO expenses can be paid with the re Joseph N. Morris Highland, MI maining cash balance. Sankar (Rog) Nair Edwardsville, XL compensate for B-section lower Howard S. Parsons Ortonville, MI membership and repairs to the heat Carl H. Rumnrell Frankenmuth, MI ing system. Without any unexpected Glen G. Santelices Muskegon, MI major expenses, it should be a Russell A. Shaffer Canton, MI fairly balanced financial year. Sheldon L, Thorpe Newton, NJ Richard B. Becker '85 Greg T. Vogrin Boardraan, OH This will The. house had quite an eventful rush We had two parties with sororities as well as the traditional canoe trip, tiger games, and Room's Night party. The whole brotherhood is looking forward to the day when thes* fine young men will wear the royal purple of FIJI, Edward G. Vogt '85 FAMILY WEEKEND The weekend of August 21 and 22^^ marked the annual FIJI family week end. The activities stkrted Satur day with a Softball game in which Michigan once again proved that they were no match for the rest of the world. Later, the brothers served a massive steak dinner for the fam ilies. CHAPTER FINANCE Our chapter's financial situation seems stable at the present time. After planning the 82-83 budget, houae bills of$90$-t- came out at the end of July. The coats of our Rush parties were, kept low with the help of Sorority cosponsers and this should lend assistance to some of the tighter areas in the budget. The House Manager is underbudget for A-section without any major . projects this section. Hopefully these monies can be placed towards About ninety-five people attended Saturday's dinner. At 9:00 o'clock that night FIJI really rocked as our party for the families got underway with a bang. On Sunday oun farewell dinner con cluded the weekend activities. The dinner was highlighted when all the brothers aang "I would rather be a This year families-came from as far away as New Hampshire,Miss issippi, and New Jersey to the an nual tradition. The event was once again a success as good times were had by all. repair of the dilapidated areas of tne house nesting system. Micheal T. Chizuk '8U \r\n(continued from p.1 ) ^^ come. In closing, I would like The increased enrollment will help to say thanks again for your help the house cope with the constant and,"Mighty proud to be an Alpha financial strife in the years to Gam FIJI". Fraternally, come, but we are in constant need of graduate donations of both time and money. James R. Zimmerman '8i| Our sinking fund, which was severly depleted in the purchase of our new roof, is still danger ously low. Donations of interest on house improvement bonds and donated bonds have been desposited into the fund. I would like to thank all of those who have made donations recently and encourage otners to do the same. As mentioned before, we are also in need of graduate support in the form of advice and counseling to the house in legal affairs, finance, and house operation in general. The best way to become involved is through our Board of Chapter Advisors, SPORTS ROUNDUP who have been meeting regularly. If you are interested, please let While tnis year's A-tourney Softball us know and we will send you all team was plagued with injuries, the the pertinent information. FU's had several exciting games and In short, the years ahead look pro-• even sperous for Phi Gamma Delta at GMI. has thus far been more prosperous. The spirit, pride, and initiative Both the Warriors and the FU's have of our chapter that was established 3 and 1 records in R-tourney action. by you the Graduate Brothers, still Both teams are receiving help from thrives and we continue to look for this year's pledge class, which your cooperation, enthusiasm, and guiding examples in the years to contains many fine athletes. won onel Basketball season William A. Dietman '66 \r\n(il) GRAD NEWS Ton Delano 'bti leads an interesting George Thomas '73 graduated from liie wording lor Cnevrolet Engin Tech in the first class of I.A.'s eering in Warren, Mich. and got his MBA from UofM. He is the He is current Senior Project Engineer on currently working at the Chevrolet bod^- design for the new redesigned Engine Plant in F'lint as Assistant 1963 Corvette. .Torn tried law Superintendent of Material, but wno knows for how long. In the past couple years George nas also been Asst. Supt. of Manufacturing school after graduation and when ne decided that v/as not for him he joined the Turnstead Division. Bod^- in 19b9 and he was la^^ed off. Eng. and Supv. of Salaried Personel. George and his wife Susan live in His next job led brother Delano Grand Elanc with their three boys: east working for GE Plastics in George 4, Mike 3, Brian 2. George's Massachusetts. A short ten months a ooay engineer, and then in 1974 hobbies include running and photo graphy. He nas run the Bobby Grim 10—mile race the last four years ne rejoined GM when he got a job and last summer he won the Flint offer from Manufacturing Staff. Journal photography contest in the Mucn to Tom's delight, he was still color category. George is also an active member of the 3CA. Gary R. Kilponen '83 Turnstead then merged with Fischer later Tom was working for Ford as on la^-off status so he regained all nis seniority and benefits. In 1973, Tom joined Chevrolet to begin work on the fourth generation Corvette, which will debut on the West Coast in January 83, but we'll Have t.o wait until March to get a look at Tom's "baby". Tom presently lives in Madison Heignts, Mich, with his lovely wifeCarole and tiieir three children; Brian 12, Erica 10, and Todd 6. Joel M. Weeks '84 1982 PIG DINNER Mark December 11 enders. This is the tentative date for this year's Norris Pig Dinner. This year we are hoping for our best turnout ever and will be commerating the So^b anniversary of tne founding of the Delta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Upsilon. \r\nHOUSE MANAGER REPORT MORE GRAB NEWS .... Bruce Rohn * 7^ is settling into This section has been one of advance liis newest job at Delco-Remy in preparation for the house. Anderson, Ind. projects are being explored for His switch from Several Sr. Project Engineer is so new,in completion in the next two or three fact, that he's not sure what his years. job really is. and some have been completed. Bruce has just Others are now in progress completed his Masters Degree in First, things completed. Business at Ball State, earning consolidated all files, records, membership into the Beta Gamma desks, and the safe into EQ to Sigma honor society. create a real national officers Brother Rohn, his wife Gwen, and workroom. their 8-month girl Ashley Marie ally cleaned out and weeded. plan to spend their vacation with Dave Rengel '76, his wife Paula, and their two boys. When pressed Thanks to the Flint Sewer Project, for tales from the past, Bruce re Our biggest addition, though, is a plied,"i could tell my GQ stories, large chest-type freezer donated but they can't be printed." by brother Rysenga's parents. We We have The dogpen has been tot roughly one half of our front lawn was resodded over the suwraer. This wish brother Rohn well and can't addition la.aure to help out on wait until the Christmas Party to o\ir food budget. hear some of these tales. As for ongoing projects, the heating Ronald J. Leonard '83 system is about 7S% reedy for the winter months. Currently work is being done to repair two thermostats and several relays to ready the system. All outaide doors, windows, and ledges are to be rechaulked and sealed which, in addition to the normal insulating and visquening should keep us comfortable this winter. Continued next page WHO ARE THESE GUYS ANYWAY? \r\nOur future possioilities are listed ROYAL PURPLE BROADCAST below: Viewers of the Jerry Lewis MDA I Living roorn roof $5-7000 II Canal wall repair $3-iiOOO III Canal drainage IV Dining Room glass door replacement Telethon in the Flint area were able to see FIJI donate $200 to MDA on $ ? Monday, Sept. 6. $5-600 straight year, FIJIs have stayed For the third in beautiful downtown Flint over Finally a plea to past House Man . long weekend to help answer phones agers, Plegde Project leaders, or for the Telethon. anyone having knowledge in the Because of our continued service for MDA, this year following areas: We need your help. we were given three celebrity phones f Please write or give us a call if for eighteen hours of the Telethon. The brothers also gave a check for $200 to MDA in a televised present you have information on any of the following projects. I Canal drain tile location ation. II *73 Pledge Project (canal) « » The house made the money III Any H2O shutoffs (other than main) it donated by working for the Flint Institute of Arts. The brothers and IV Previous thermostat hookups pledges posed as plain clothes sec urity guards at a flea market put on by the Institute. The work was arranged by Tracy Thorton, the wife Overall, the house is in good shape, and with the completion of the above mentioned projects, should stay that way much longer. of a Tennesee Phi Gam. Scott E. Bratton '85 Gregory S. Creighton '8i^ ci3iSn032f NOIlDSfUOJ eOSOV dONiAV V113Q N010MIX9T VIWIVM VWKVO IHd dO VddVX KOlISdO ANdaiSddd ddldVHO 0000 oon« 001 deozooo6 £5 ON MWJad •qoiW QIV d aSe^sod °S n lioiiBZiueSJO V.JOia-"°M j peou Bumtnij ZQLl UildVHO VmVO VHdlV vraa VINMV9iHd