@ Che Hiji Zip? THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON VOL. 1NO.2 ALPHAOMICRON CHAPTER SPRING 1987 Dean's Cup ALPHA OMICRON #1 ON CAMPUS It's a pleasure to write an article for a chapter that has so many topics to write about. I'm extremely proud to be amember of The Alpha Omicron Chapter. | am proud because Alpha Omicron sets its goals, and then accomplishes them. When we first started on this campus, our goal was to win the Dean's Cup (the award for the best fraternity on campus with regard to Scholarship, Philanthropy/Social Service, and Intra- murals). 1986 was our first year of eligibility for this award as a chapter at Akron, and upon entering the Fiji House, the cup becomes quite visible. Along with the Dean’s Cup you will find the All-Sports Trophy, and awards for philanthropy and scholar- ship. It was an extremely successful year for the 124th Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. The leadership that we have on this campus is tremendous. We are extremely active in |.F.C., as three of the six officers are Fiji’s. Along with the Senate Chairman of Associated Student Government, President of International Student Club, a Resi- dent Assistant, The G.P.B. co-coordinator and chairman, anda brother as President of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, we are becoming recognized as diverse leaders. | couldn't write this article without mentioning the retired officers of 1986. Those brothers to be recognized are Frank J. Depasquale '87, Michael J. Burgan ‘88, and Gregory J. Steel '87. To these brothers, the cabinet of 1987 thanks you for paving the road for us and congratulates you on a successful year. The new cabinet consists of John O'Neill as Treasurer, Terry Rhodes ‘88 as Recording Secretary, James Eckelberry '89 as Corresponding Secretary, and David Delcoma as Historian. These men are fine leaders, and express the principles and ideals of Phi Gamma Delta in the most brotherly ways, and I'm sure we will have a successful year. We have established ourselves on this campus, and now our goals are set, now all we have to do is accomplish them. To the entire chapter, and all the graduates who support us, ... “Press On”. Fraternally Charles Galmarini, Jr. AO Chapter President Perge! \r\n Page 2 THE FIJI ZIP 4 ry Weta “IN THE UPWARD MARCH” Dr. Steve Danals and Dr. Alan Krigline through their efforts to acquire knowledge and become successful, academically and professionally to make major contributions to their respective professions. Steve Danals, a native of Wadsworth, Ohio, joined Phi Gamma Delta while attending the University of Miami (OH). The initial attraction to Fiji came from his Resident Assistant (R.A.) in his dormitory. His R.A., a Fiji at Miami, made such an impression on Steve that he decided to pledge in his second quarter of school. His time as an active Fiji was a “broadening experience”. He encountered more than just routinely attending class. The interpersonal relationships are what Steve remembers the most. Some of the interaction included advice that the older brothers gave to the younger ones which, according to Steve, “helped to smooth things out.” Steve went on to National Chiropractor College in Chicago after spending 3 years at the University of Miami. In another 3 years, he began his practice in Wadsworth. As a physician, Steve interacts with his patients in much the same way as he did with the Fijis at Miami. He listens to their problems, and tries to offer them the best advice. Looking back, he points to knowledge as being the key that opens the door to opportunity. School contributes a major part to one’s knowledge, but not everything, according to Steve, can be learned in a book. A person must be able to relate previous experiences to later points in life. Like Steve, education plays an important role in the life of Alan Krigline. Born in Columbus, Ohio the son of an army officer, Alan has spent 17 years in education and now heads the Management Department at the University of Akron. He is a Colonel in the Army Corp. of Engineers and a registered engineer in two states. Alan pledged Phi Gamma Delta in his second semester at the University of Florida. As an engineering major with an extremely heavy course load, he was unable to hold any fraternity office. Even with a heavy course load, he still found time to obtain the most he could from Phi Gamma Delta. According to Alan, it was Dr. Steve Danals Dr. Alan Krigline an opportunity to know people he would have never known otherwise. He continued to meet Phi Gams even after graduating from the University of Florida. Alan met Fijis in the Army, in business and in universities. These Fijis proved to be very helpful because he could count on them at anytime. Also having a common fraternal link with some members of an organization was an easy way to establish new friends. Alan would like to advise all undergraduates to remember why they are here and to study hard to get their degree. The type of degree is not as important as just obtaining a degree. He als¢ suggested that even after college, a person never stops learning. Due to the rapid changes that occur, a college degree may become obsolete within a5 year span. Therefore it is important to be open to new ideas and technology. Steve and Alan demonstrate that Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone because both graduate brothers are assisting the Alpha Omicron chapter. Steve is on the Board of Chapter Advisors, to assist with Graduate Relations and Alan is over- seeing the scholarship of the fraternity. Alpha Omicron is grateful to have Steve and Alan as Graduate brothers, and Phi Gamma Delta is proud to have them as brothers. GRADUATE GOLF OUTING A graduate and undergraduate golf outing has been set for Sunday, June 14, 1987. We will be teeing off between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. After the round, we plan to have a cook out back at the house. If you are a graduate interested in playing, please contact Mark Grdina for reservations. (253-5315 or 535-8115) \r\n THE FIJI ZIP Brrr Page 3 FALL RUSH Pat Durbin, our newrush chairman, had some big shoes to fill, figuratively speaking, in the absence of our old rush chairman Scott Reese. Pat, with the cooperation of the entire chapter put together a variety of events to attract perspective pledges. The first rush event, an open house structured by IFC, was on January 29. Starting at seven o'clock, the event contained several things such as tours of the house, a slide presentation, and mingling with the brothers. The open house ended at ten o'clock with about 20 perspective pledges showing up. “The excited Delta Naaman class following formal pledging.” On February third we held our second rush event at the house. With about 30 hopefuls showing up to eat pizza and talk to the brothers. The third rush rush event held on February third featured our famous casino night. With about 25 candidates in attendance the monopoly money was passed out and the games got under way. Our final event was a coat and tie night, and this was atime for us to dress up and look at the guys that we invited back fora possible bid. Punch and cookies were provided and the event ended within an hour. New Naamans Todd Gainey Bert Hackenberg Greg Kunklier Pat Lau Andy Milligan James Neilson Don Olenick Brian Parish Ken Linscott Tony Signorino INITIATION OF GAMMA CLASS On Thursday, October 3, 1986, the Alpha Omicron Chapter officially pledged its Gamma Namaan class. This class became the first pledge class of the chapter, which had just been installed on September 27, 1986. The pledging period began in early October and commenced with Delta week on December 5. The chapter waited until grades were posted to set the date for initiation. On Saturday, January 31, 1987 twelve men became the newest brothers of Phi Gamma Delta's Alpha Omicron Chapter. This was the first formal initiation conducted by the chapter and was held on the sixth floor of The Akron Masonic Temple. The ceremony was preceded by about an hour of silenc: ‘during which the initiates were to contemplate the step they would be taking. Needless to say, curiosity ran high. Ralph Updegraff, Alpha Omicron's Purple Legionnaire, spoke to the. elve, preparing them mentally for the upcoming ritual. Whi the actual procession began, hearts were pumping and ears were tuned for the events. The toll of the knocker and the slam of the portal undoubtedly sent waves of apprehension through some hearts. When the oaths had been taken and the veil of secrecy lifted revealing the splendor of the ritual, eyes were wide in amazement as the ritual team affixed the badges. The bonds of brotherhood were made and the new brothers took their places to be congratulated by the retiring Chapter President, Frank J. DePasquale. Brother DePasquale performed his last act as president by installing the second president of the chapter, who in turn installed the new cabinet and reinstalled our Purple Legionaire. - New Initiates Todd William Brown Ronald Thomas Cottle Lewis Nick Demis John Anthony DiMascio Bernie Wayne Dumm. Patrick Michael Durbin William Albert Francis David Joseph Lengen Danniel Patrick Mossop Craig John Reese Pete Sotiropuals James Joseph Stankard J. D. Malcom Bierce (Honorary) New Cabinet seeneeeeee «+. President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Historian Charles Galmarini Jr. John Patrick O'Neill .. Terence Michael Rhodes . James Allen Eckelberry David Paul Delcoma \r\n Page 4 THE FIJI ZIP GRADUATE NEWS ~ SPECIAL ATTENTION KENT STATE UNIVERSITY FIJI'S Kent State University Graduate Brothers, we regret that your chapter is no longer in existence, but we would like you to adopt Alpha Omicron as the closet thing to home. This will enable you to again become active in a chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. You can enjoy the Pig Dinners and the other graduate events that you may have been missing out on for the past few years. We have a fine corp of area graduate brothers who have helped Alpha Omicron immensely to become the up and coming chapter in Phi Gamma Delta. Through our Board of Chapter Advisors and House Corporation programs, we all would welcome you to join us at Alpha Omicron to get that purple flowing through your veins again..."Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone.” B.C.A. REPORT Bob might be considered a “late bloomer” in his relationship to the Alpha Omicron scene. He was aware of the Delta Colony activities through his friendship with Bud Mangels (both fellow Rotarians); however, Bob visited-the chapter housejust priorto the September, 1986 Installation. It was during that busy but joyous week- end that Bob experienced the “total immersion” into Alpha Omicron, and his re-entry into an active graduate experience. This was sustained by his election as President of the Board of Chapter Advisors (B.C.A.) shortly before the pig dinner event. Bob acknowledges that one of the most challenging jobs in the Fraternity is the job as a member of B.C.A. These graduate members are entrusted with the responsibility to parents, other graduates, school administrators, general officers, and, not lastly, the undergraduate members of the chapter. What makes the task at hand particularly rigorous is that there is not a pool of Alpha Omicron graduates to draw from in establishing the B.C.A. ... That the “Players” in the Akron area range from Allegheny College to Yale University, or 71 different chapters. Bob notes there is a tremendous graduate Fraternal Spirit in the area. Now the task is to funnel that enthusiasm into commitment through the functions of the B.C.A. Ralph Updegraff, in his role as Purple Legionaire, initiated the B.C.A. in the colony-stage with 20 graduate members. Job relocations and personal priorities have pared this group to a level of ten active members who have recommitted their efforts to the B.C.A. At the first quarter, the 1987 B.C.A. members selected one-on-one chapter functions for participation in areas such as Naaman Education, scholarship, awards, and graduate relations. In all, there are a dozen critical committees that deserve a direct graduate-under-graduate relationship. Bob plans to have quarterly B.C.A. meetings to help establish comprehensive guidance for the undergraduates. Robert T. Fischer Mlinois ‘59 What Is A Fraternity and to add, tothe formal instruction ofthe college curri land character which men acquire by contact with great personalities, or ‘when admitted to partnership in geeat have lett college sociation with it 100, fs of such character 0 part payment of the debt which they fel themselves fo owe tothe frater nity for what it gave them in thelr formative years, Bob follows the mode of “doing the right things; then doing things right (in that order).” He feels the chapter is doing the right things, as exemplified by the recent campus awards gained, a tremendous achievement. Area graduates might conclude that their help and guidance may not be necessary. Yet, as any of us in business will agree, the effort has to be accelerated when you're riding high. Traditions have to be established and confidence has to be strengthened at the undergraduate level. A dedicated and active B.C.A. is very important at these early stages. Bob welcomes any area graduates interested in becoming a B.C.A. member. Bob acknowledges the important role of Ralph Updegraff as the rivet between the House Corporation (Bud Mangels), the section chief. (Bob Niebaum), and the Board of Chapter Advisors. Our forthcoming visit by Tim Ross, Field Secretary, (March 12-15) should help crystalize all of our graduate efforts. WANT ADS WANTED: Fiji club pros, for golf outings. Contact: Mark Grdina 261 Spicer St. Akron, OH 44304 WANTED: Graduate information for the graduate spotlight. Contact: The Fiji Zip 261 Spicer St. Akron, OH 44304 WANTED: Rush recommendations Contact: Pat Durbin 261 Spicer St. Akron, OH 44304 WANTED: Graduate Pig Dinner Reservations. Contact: Mark Grdina 261 Spicer St. Akron, OH 44304 WANTED: A chorale teacher to help Alpha Omicron Chapter with their songfest} competition. Contact: Henry A. King 261 Spicer St. \r\n THE FIJI ZIP eS karrenney NORRIS PIG DINNER “Bud exalts “Lee summoning Gesundheit the cocktail waitress” Another fine Norris Pig Dinner at Alpha Omicron, and what a great time for Fiji's young and old to share with each other. Former Archon Councilor Lee Schmitt Miami ('63) was the guest speaker. Following the dinner Brother Schmitt delivered a compelling and humorous speech -- it is always a pleasure to have Lee visit our chapter. Louis “Bud” Mangels Indiana ('56) and House Corporation President leads in the Exile’s Toast. Bud sounded as if he could have been (Frank B. Norris) himself. The Gamma Naaman Class brought in the pig. Following the dinner all Fiji's celebrated the evening back at the chapter house and out on the town. (those older guys sure can cut a rug.) Plans for the third Alpha Omicron Norris Pig Dinner have been handed down from our graduate relations chairman, Mark Grina, and the date that he has set is October 16, 1987. The chapter is looking forward to spending a night with the Akron area graduates. The evening will begin with a social hour from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Fiji house. The cost for graduates will be $25.00 and for the under- graduates $14.00. If you can not attend and would like to sponsor an undergraduate please send $14.00 to Phi Gamma Delta, 261 Spicer St., Akron, Ohio 44304, and you will be recognized during the dinner. “Brother Ralph Updegraff honored as oldest brother in attendance.” “Brother Pat Kelly assumes his positiion for being the youngest brother in attendance.” “Brother Jon Workman and Robin Schiarck (AGD) 1986-87 Home- coming King and Queen.” \r\n Page 6 THE FIJI ZIP i | Se. HOUSE CORPORATION The House Corporation for the University of Akron chapter of Phi Gamma Delta exists for the primary purpose of providing housing for the chapter and maintaining the house, including responsibility for all forms of insurance and taxes. When possible, funds will be set aside for major purchases such as furniture, equipment and significant repairs not covered by a lease agreement. In addition, future housing, owned by the corporation for the chapter's use, will require the accumulation of funds and credit for such a purchase. Student housing contracts for all students living in the chapter house and/or using the chapter house will be provided by the house corporation, having been signed by the student and parents, when required, to assist the chapter in handling this major financial responsibility. Normally, such contracts will be signed by a notary public. It is the intent of the house corporation to be available to both students and parents concerning questions about the financial operations of the chapter which involve any items mentioned above. Members of the house corporation include graduates with business and professional backgrounds in law, construction, insurance, finance, general business and other related areas as needs of the corporation develop. To date, the house corporation has been responsible for negotiating the chapter house lease with the university, establish- ment of credit with all utility companies, purchase of chairs and “tables for 100 and other assorted items provided for the house and grounds. Currently the possible purchase of the existing chapter house from the university is being investigated. An appraisal has been made and the outcome is awaited. Land, adjacent to the chapter house is also being considered for purchase for future expansion of the present chapter house, if the present house can be acquired from the university. As a point of information, the Board of Chapter Advisors (BCA) deals with the day-to-day operations of the chapter and members of this board work with individual members of the chapter serving as chairmen of major committees. In addition, a foundation is being formed for the sole purpose of providing support for the students in areas such as scholarship, leadership and university relations. While these three organizations are separate, they all work with the chapter in different ways to assist in making the chapter stronger, thereby better for every student becoming associated with Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Akron. Fraternally Bud Mangels Perge’ FROM THE PURPLE LEGIONNAIRE... POST-CHARTER SLUMPI!!!!....Don’t you believe it. The Brothers at Alpha Omicron Chapter not only have fought off the expected let down but they have actually accelerated their drive toward their next goal -- The Cheney Cup. High Scholarship, All-Sports Trophy, $2,000.00 raised in the Run for Cancer, 2nd outstanding Pig Dinner, and three Brothers elected officers in the Interfraternity Council are only asampling of their activities during the Fall Semester. The Graduate Brothers in the area can be proud of this new chapter of our Fraternity. Despite the many accomplishments of this Chapter, they still need help from the area graduate brothers. The thing which they miss is a strong group of their own Graduate Brothers. Therefore they must rely on the Graduate Brothers in the area who are willing to adopt them at least until they develop their own Graduate support. Those area Graduate Brothers who have already done this have been absolutely great and they can be rightfully proud of what they have helped to accomplish. Counseling and financial matters are two areas in which assistance is still needed. The brothers need counseling advice in many areas pertaining to the operation of a fraternity. Also needed is financial assistance to build a fund for the replace- ment of capital goods. The expansion of the housing facility and addition of a dining facility would require this financial assistance. - ae = ss : The Brothers are counting on you to adopt them as your second Chapter at least until they can create their own Graduate Brothers. Don't let them down. Fraternally Ralph Updegraff Perge! nT “Brothers posing with the hardware received at the Greek Recognition Dinner.” \r\n Page 7 THE FIJI ZIP — COT eee ee 2ND ANNUAL FiIJI RUN-A-THON The Alpha Omicron Chapter started out it’s first year as a chapter on it's feet and running. The brothers of Phi Gamma Delta here at Akron held the 2nd annual 24 hour Run-A-Thon for the American Cancer Society. The run took place on November 8th and 9th on the campus track at Lee Jackson Field. The first Run-A-Thon held by the Delta Colony raised over $1600 with a total of 600 miles. This year the brothers ran 840 miles raising a total of $1053. The master mind behind the run for the past 2 years running has been former Philanthropy chairman Terry Rhodes. Terry has made the run a success by his outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment to help our community through service. The commitment to service has helped the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta and the Alpha Omnicron Chapter gain recogni- tion and a campus and community leader. This distinction will continue under the new philanthrophy chairman Dave Lengen. Dave promises to bring the same fire and enthusiasim to the 3rd annual Fiji Run for Cancer. LETTER FROM THE EDITOR As we put the finishing touches on the second edition of The Fiji Zip, | hope it will measure up to the first edition. One thing that | would like to see this publication do is stir more grad- undergrad relations with the Alpha Omicron Chapter. Since we are a newly formed chapter, we do not have graduate brothers from past years. This is why it is up to you (the area graduates) to step forward and become a part of The Alpha Omicron Chapter. Please feel free to stop by the house any time for a visit into history. Presently The Fiji Zip is looking for story material of your “College Days”. If you feel that you may have a story to tell us please contact us — we are waiting for you. Correspondence to: The Editor of The Fiji Zip, Phi Gamma Delta 261 Spicer St., Akron, Ohio 44304 | am looking forward to talking to you personally before our fall issue comes out. Thank you! Fraternally, Christopher A. Gibbs '88 Editor Perge! Christopher A. Gibbs Editor I.F.C. ALCOHOL RESOLUTION In these times of growing liability, the Alpha Omicron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta has found it necessary to make some changes in our policy concerning alcohol. The Inter- fraternity Council here, at the University of Akron, has issued a revised alcohol resolution. This resolution has not created any major problems for Akron Fijis. Since our founding, our Chapter has made a genuine effort to promote responsible use of alcohol within its confines. The increasing costs of insurance has forced the entire Fraternity system to make some changes. We feel that these changes will be for the best. Alcohol has long been considered an essential part of Fraternity life. However, Akron Fijis are proud to be the local initiators of the new Responsible Fraternity image. vs Let'a turn these Campus Awards into International Awards. THE FIJI ZIP VOL. 1 NO. 2 SPRING, 1987 Editor: Chris Gibbs Asst. Editor: Brad Petrella — Writers/Photographers — Keith Shumate Tony Gerak Joe Trocchio Dan Mossop Frank Sandor \r\n THE FIJI ZIP END NOTES Fount ALPHA OMICRON ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST GRADUATING CLASS - ‘ALPHA OMICRON of - . :PHI. GAMMA DELTA ‘ ; 261 Spicer Street 2 : . Akron, Ohio 44304 . . xUGC OOOO Robert B. Clary, Construction & Mechanical Technology Robert L. Crewson, Marketing Frank J. DePasquale, Marketing Gregory M. Jares, Marketing Aaron T. McClain, International Marketing Brad W. Petrella, Fashion Merchandising Matthew B. Petrus, Marketing { Alan W. Putinsky, Construction Technology Timothy P. Rhodes, Criminal Justice Technology John T. Saunders, Management Gregory J. Steel, Finance Mike A. Weigand, Accounting Jon R. Workman, Natural Sciences