Pi Sigma Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraterpijty^-^ ' Issues and Answers New Corporation President Outlines Three Are^s of Concern By Mark Uminski '80 House Corporation President I would like to take this opportunity to update the brother hood on the activities of the graduate chapter over the past several months. First and foremost, we have had a change in the guard. Eli, Tim and Gary have, after many years of dedicated service to Pi Sigma, moved on to bigger and better things. They deserve our sincerest gratitude for the fine job they have done in the past and our wishes for continued success in their future endeavors. The other members of the new board who are stepping in to fill the large shoes left behind are; Bob Monfredi '83, vice president; Mike Moraca '84, treasurer; and Chris Dancu '86, recording secretary. I think this fine group of energetic, creative young men will be a real asset to Pi Sigma over the next year. While the past board has strived to make the house corpora tion successful, there is still a great deal of work required to ensure the long-term health of the chapter. Several critical issues immediately come to mind. First is the physical state of the chapter house. It has been nine years (1978) since the last major remodeling project was completed. The house is again in need of repairs to some of its major subsystems including plumbing, electrical, heating and insulation. A walk through the house will point out many examples of the work that needs to be done. Expansion of the house to increase the number of resident brothers has also been discussed and must be researched further. The resurrec tion of the meal plan is being actively pursued by both the graduate and undergraduate chapters for fall 1987. This is a major undertaking which will require a good deal of graduate guidance and support, both administratively and in terms of kitchen facilities. Along the same line, the projects the undergraduates have completed during the last several Delta Weeks have made some dramatic improvements to the cosmetic look of the house. The newly finished floors and paneling, the chapter office and new paint inside and out are a few examples. This brings me to a third critical issue: graduate support for these and all of the other activities which create a strong, healthy outlook for the future of Pi Sigma. This support must manifest itself in several areas. Representing Pi Sigma at our fraternity's 138th Ekkiesia were (top row, i-r): Daniel Keelan, Roy Waiters Sr. and Rick Fisher; (bottom row) Mike McCormick and Robert Kramer. Story on page 2. Most importantly. Pi Sigma needs both your personal support in the form of time and talent and your enthusiastic financial support. With a dedicated effort by everyone in these areas, we can continue to grow in the Pi Sigma tradition of excellence. (See Issues, page 4) \r\nPAGE 2 PANTHER FIJI The PANTHER FIJI is published by the Pi Sigma Chap ter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at the University of Pittsburgh for its members and friends. Address changes, news items and photographs are always welcome and should either be sent in the enclosed envelope or mailed to Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, Alumni Records Office, P.O. Box 7228, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-0228. Chapter Officers President Treasurer Rec. Secretary Robert Kramer (Self Design/Medicai iiius.j Michael McCormick (information Science) Kenneth Kumer (Business/Economics) Rush Chairman . . . Jonathan Scanion (Business/Economics) Pi Sigma Enjoys a First-Rate Fall Sound Management Restores Chapter's Fiscal Fitness By Michael McCormick A few years ago, with outstanding accounts to both the international fraternity and the Pi Sigma Association totalling over $6,000, our financial situation looked grim indeed. This condition, however, has improved substantially thanks to the good financial management of three recent treasurers: Neil Syke '84, John Scot Jennings '86 and Dominic John Costa '86. Presently, we are not only debt free with international, but the Pi Sigma Association actually owes us money. Since I have been treasurer, a considerable amount of chapter funds has been spent on house improvements. In addi tion to painting the front and back of the house, we built new walls in the pool room and barroom and refurbished the hard wood floor in the trophy room. Also, we plan to purchase new carpeting and chair cushions for the TV room. Although some of the money for improvements has been reimbursed by the Pi Sigma Association, most of the funds has come from a parlor fee which I re-instated after an absence of several years. A charge of $15 per brother generated close to $1,000 this past term, all of which was used to improve our house. By Robert Kramer - Chapter President with John Brinling We would like to extend our greetings to all of our graduates. This newsletter comes at an exciting time. Pitt celebrated Its bicentennial in style: there were parades, special halftime shows and a spectacular display of fireworks. Here on Wallingford Street, we have also been busy on several fronts. After visiting Lexington, Ky., for the 138th Ekklesia, the brothers held Fiji Land, the chapter retreat, at the Uminskis' cabin. Our enthusiasm rekindled, we returned to 4725 and held our first Home Improvement Week. We hope to make this an annual event. Another first was the completely dry rush we instituted at the start of the fall term. Thanks to everyone's hard work, we pledged a class of 1i fine men. This set the stage for an excellent social term including the return of the Hungry A Time to Relive: 138th Ekklesia Brings Graduates, Undergraduates, Family Together By Richard Fisher Pi Sigma was well represented at the 138th Ekklesia, held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington, Ky., from August 8 12. The chapter placed third in the Chapter Reunion Competi tion with four undergraduates and six graduates in attendance. The undergraduates were represented by Robert Kramer (president), Michael McCormick (treasurer), Dan Keelan and Rick Fisher. The graduates included Trustee John Shepphard Panther Brunch prior to home games, a tropical island and an '44, George Gray '44 and the Walters family. Spanning three excellent turnout at homecoming. charity-Harmarville Rehabilitation Center. We participated in generations of Pi Sigma tradition, the Walters group included the chapter's oldest living graduate, Roy Walters Sr. '17; his sons, Roy Jr. '40 and Bucky '44; and his grandson, Scott '77. Roy Sr. was recognized for attending his 27th Ekklesia and other worthy causes as well. Brothers walked in the Neuro- John Shepphard for attending his 20th. fibromatosis Walk-a-Thon on October 11, and a CPR class was Everyone enjoyed touring the new headquarters building as well as the Ekklesia banquet where we were treated to an address by Brother Norman Vincent Peale and a tribute to In the area of philanthropies, the chapter participated in the Pitt-Penn State Run, a fund raiser for the Greek Week held at the house on October 22 fpr the brothers. Brothers have also been encouraged to pursue individual avenues of volunteer work; specifically, the Collegiate YMCA will continue to benefit from our efforts. Other activities of the fall term included the publication of a graduate directory, continued home improvements and the election of a new board. And, speaking of elections, the house corporation has changed hands. On behalf of the undergradu ate chapter, we would like to congratulate the new members and thank the past members for their years of hard work. Brothers, as you can see, the chapter is in fine condition and we anticipate an excellent 1987. retiring Executive Director William S. Zerman. Join Us! • Graduate luncheons are held every Tuesday at noon at the Harvard-Yale-Princeton Club on William Penn Way. Alumni corporation meetings are held Wednesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. the first \r\nMARCH 1987 PAGE 3 Graduates Are Great! Pi Sigma Purple Legionnaire Notes Educational Foundation Renewal of BCA Winter '86 Scholarship Winners By Spencer Davis Purple Legionnaire Antonio Lombardozzi 3.71 Robert Kramer 3.65 Edward Mannello 3.56 1986 was a year of both excitement and transition for the graduate brothers of Pi Sigma, including the reformation of a Mark McCormick 3.54 David Fisher 3.50 highly functional and effective board of chapter advisors Kenneth Kumer 3.50 (BCA) this past year. We have nine active members and I encourage other graduates to become involved in this very Andrew Morgan Bryan Smith 3.45 3.37 successful endeavor. Michael McCormick 3.25 We also have a newly elected Pi Sigma House Corpora tion Board. I wish the new members the best of luck and look Richard Fisher 3.13 Jonathan Scanlon 3.05 forward to working closely with them. My thanks and congratulations to the previous house corporation members for their dedication and fine job they have given the fraternity for more than a decade. With their continued support and the hard work of the newly elected board, we can look forward to continuing success at Pi Sigma. I also encourage all other graduates to pledge both active and financial support within the Pi Sigma Association; please, show your Phi Gam dedica tion. In closing, I wish to commend the undergraduates for a fine year and to thank everyone for their support. Undergrads Need and Want Graduate Brothers' Support When B.A.D.D. Is GOOD Chaired by Thomas Breth, the Brothers Against Drunk Driving program is stronger than ever and our appreciation is extended to former chairman Daniel Keelan for an outstanding job. The most recent program conducted by B.A.D.D. was a video tape presentation and lecture on the subject of legal liability. Public service announcements by Coach Evans, Coach Gottfried and Thomas Breth promoted National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week and the B.A.D.D. program. Future goals of B.A.D.D. include getting official student group recognition and financial aid from the student govern ment board. The Fiji house at Ohio University has contacted One of the many things that distinguish Phi Gamma Delta Thomas Breth and he is working with them to establish a B.A.D.D. program there. Anyone wishing to get involved in the B.A.D.D. program should contact Thomas Breth at (412) 682-9741. We would from other fraternities is that we refer to our members who greatly appreciate your help. By Daniel J. Keelan Graduate Relations Chairman are no longer undergraduates as graduates, not alumni. This connotates both to independents and to other greeks that our graduates continuously contribute to the growth and wellbeing of the institution that fostered them during their college years. As the graduate relations chairman, I want to convey to you the wish of each undergraduate brother to gain from your experience via your participation in the board of chapter advisors (BCA), house corporation or the Graduate Omicron Chapter. Please, help Pi Sigma maintain its No. 1 position on campus. We want and we need your input! The value of your support is acknowledged not only by the undergraduates, but also by international, as evidenced by the awards offered for graduate participation: the Cheney Cup, the Condon Cup and the Brightman Trophy. On another note, I would like to thank everyone who attended the 200th anniversary homecoming of the university. Enjoying the famous hospitality of the undergraduates, 100 graduates, wives and guests attended the post-game activities hosted by the chapter. They saw first-hand our commitment to excellence through the renovations we made to the trophy room, the barroom and many other improvements as well. Please, come and meet the men who continue to set the standards for the greek system at the University of Pittsburgh. We look forward to seeing you soon. We Want to Hear from You! It's been a while since our last regular publication, and we'd like hear what's happened to to you in the interim. Please use the enclosed newsform to update us on your family, job, fraternity brother reunions, etc. Also, please remember to tell us whenever you move. We will need your new address if we are to continue sending you these vital links to your college years and to your fraternity. \r\nmarch 1987 PAGE 4 Graduate Spotlight: By Steve Suhy and Daniel Keeian Success is a virtue desired by everyone, and one instilled in the hearts of Phi Gams, both young and old. With eager footsteps, success has followed on the heels of William H. Genge '48. Born in Warren, Pa., and drafted in 1943, Bill served as a WWII fighter pilot England. His plane based in was shot down over Holland and he was a P.O.W. for one year in Germany. Upon his return to the United States in 1945, Bill married Beverly, his present wife. Taking advantage of the G.I. Bill, Bill entered Pitt in the William H. Genge '48 advertising affects the brain, with emphasis on studies about how the left or right side reacts to different types of stimulus . . . that stimulus being various advertising schemes." Some facts about Ketchum Communications: It's volume has more than doubled (225-plus percent) in the last nine years; it has existed for 63 years and is one of America's most stable and financially solid agencies; it gained $55 million in annualized new business last year and $450 million in 1986 billings; it advertises and sells more food tonnage than any other United States agency; and it is now the 22nd largest United States agency and 11th largest fully independent agency in the United States. Ketchum Communications is internationally located in Frankfurt, Hong Kong, London, Paris, Tokyo and Singapore, as well as locations in the United States. spring of 1946 to study English Bill continues to be happily married to Beverly and has two composition. He pledged Phi Gamma Delta during his first term. He claims to have been children-Deborah and William Dean. Deborah resides in Fox "the first married pledge in Pi Sigma history. It presented a false aura of responsibility about us," Bill recalls, "but we were probably as responsible as anyone else in the chapter. We were asked to chaperone the dances a lot." Bill had a difficult time pledging. The brothers realized he had a responsibility to his wife, and Bill realized he had a responsi bility to the chapter. During Inspiration Week, he was given "hardship leaves" to be with Beverly and, in the long run, Chapel with her husband, Douglas P. Dick, and their three children. William Jr. is a Washington and Lee graduate initiated there as a Fiji in the early '70s. He is employed by Doremus Advertising as a senior vice president/director. William H. Genge's motivation toward success is the kind of attitude that is in each Phi Gam. A willingness to take on responsibility and strive to be the best you can be exemplifies what brotherhood in Phi Gamma Delta represents. Bill repre sents it well, making him and us truly proud. pledging worked out fine for Bill. As an undergraduate brother. Bill was pig dinner chairman and a very active rusher. He set high standards for school involvement and personal goals. He wrote for The Pitt News and worked for Bulletin index, a Pittsburgh magazine which combined financial and social news stories, similar to the New Yorker and The Pittsburgh Press. When interviewing Gulf Oil Co. for Bulletin Index, Bill was offered a job on the company Issues, cent. magazine. Orange Disc. Bill graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1948 and began work on the Orange Disc that fall. As his writing and communication abilities increased, he was promoted to assistant editor in 1949, followed by a transfer to advertising/ direct mail in 1951. Two years later, Mr. Ketchum, founder of Ketchum Communications, looked him up and hired him. Bill climbed the ladder of success at Ketchum. Starting as an account executive of the Westinghouse Electric account, he soon progressed to account supervisor and vice president. In 1965, he became executive vice president in charge of Ketchum Communications Inc., in the Pittsburgh district. 1970 saw him elected as president of Ketchum Communica tions Inc. and in 1978 he attained his current position as chair man of the board and chief executive officer of advertising. When asked what his job demands of him, he said: "Writing skills and creativity are needed. If you understand the creative mind, it's relatively easy to move ahead in this business." Daniel Keeian, graduate relations chairman, asked Bill about progression and changes in the advertising business to which he replied, "There are fads in advertising. A few years ago, the emphasis was to buy this product for this reason. Now, instead of the rational appeal, it's been succeeded by the emotional appeal. A lot of research is being done on hovn/ Another area of heightened concern which the graduate and undergraduate boards have been working on is the need for risk prevention and management. At the urging of interna tional headquarters, we are exploring ways in which under graduate life at the chapter house can be as fulfilling as possible while making the safety and security of the brother hood paramount. Space does not permit me to expound on all of the many tasks and ideas into which the graduate chapter is delving. I wholeheartedly welcome all graduate and undergraduate brothers to attend our meetings to learn about and become involved with the many projects we are working on or are considering pursuing. Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. Remember, Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone! I wish all of you a healthy and productive spring and summer. Perge! P.S. Don't forget upcoming social events this spring and summer including the Fiji golf outing, fishing trips to local hot spots and the big event of the summer-Fiji Land. I hope everyone can make it to these events. Details will be forth coming.