THE FI Z1P VolumelV,No.2 AlphaOmicron Mi Fall 1990 \r\nTHE FUI ZIP President's Address Phi Gamma Delta still to diee...Ali^ Omicron is weU on its way to building a chapter where tradition is a paramountfocal point in its programming. I am exti^nely proud of our founders and their continuous graduate support this past year,and believe thatthis siqjport was essratial to our victory oftheCheneyCupatthesummer'sEkklesia. Und^graduates and graduates alike for improvement, and commit ourselves to the biggCT challenge of remaining number mustcontinue to strive toward this tradition one in the nation. ofexcellence to avoid resting on ourlaurels. If we are to remain the top cluster of Phi James"Oogie" Neilson '91 Chapter President Gamma Delta, we must believe that the biggestroomat261 SpicerStreetistheixxnn A Note From Our Purple Legionnaire During one's lifetime,a person experi ences a variety of uplifting moments,some never to be forgotten. On the evening of August 13, this writo' added one of those "unforgettables" to his life. In fact, make But the real drama was staged at the Ekklesia banquet Dietime when the Baker Ciq) (philanthropic excellence) and the CheneyCup(ova^ch^terefficiency)were ceeding 800 broths. The Alpha Omicron cabinet, along with participating area graduate brothers, anticipated well-earned tobepresented. The Alpha Omicron attend eesawaited anxiouslyto hear how they fared (and compared)after a year's woWh of hard work. The Bsdcer Cup was awarded first withatiebetween AlphaOmicrcHiandSigma Tau(U. of Washington). What a thrilling momCTtl!....AlphaOmicr(m hadjustgained its first major award since being chartered recognition atthe various awardceremonies four years ago. held throughout the conventitxi period. A And now the Cheney Cup Award. Al phaOmicron wasnotnotedin the Honorable Mentimi category; and, Archon President that two unforgettables,within just minutes of each other! This year's FDI Ekklesia in Chicago was a spirited event, with attendance ex tremendous momentoccured early on when the year-old Akron Graduate Chapter was given the Brightman Award for the "under 75 member" category. In retrospect, this should not have been a surprise. The DickMcCormickhadearliCTStatedthatthere were nosecond or thirdplaceentries. Sothis was it....the next words announced would Graduate Chapter contributed many hours rqiresent the current top Ch^ter in Phi tocharitable fundraisingevents. Thechapter Gamma Delta. Well,what happened in the ispnmarilymadeupoftheFoundingBrothers next few minutes is difficult to record ac of Alpha Omicron. Who, by now, were curately throughout all the pandemonium experienced in successfully starting a new that followed. With the uttered words"Al organization. pha Omicron" the banquet h^ll seemed to explode! Chapter President James Neilson quickly gathered hiscomposureas he walked to the podium. His feet did not appear to touch the ground. James delivered a thoughtful acceptance speech under what seemed the most pressured situation. What an absolute phenomenal time it was!!!! Jamesspoke ofthe teamwork and spirit within the Chapter in working towards this award. He mentioned the eacly contributions ofBudMangels,RalphUpdegraff,and yours truly. But pa-haps mostimportant ofdl,he acknowledged theFounding Brothers....their organizationalskills,energy,leadership,and desirefor excellence. Implied in all this was their special ability to replace themselves with succeeding generations who carried on thisheritage. Thiswasallputintoperspective by Graduate (and Founding) Brother Brad Petrella in attendance at the banquet as he stated, "these Brothers made our dreams come Uiie!" Bob Fischer,Purple Legionnaire Akron Graduate Chapter Wins Brightman Award James Eckelberry AO '88 President, Akron Graduate Chapter Winning the Brightman Award for under75 graduate memb^ The persistence,leadership,and brotherhood has notstopped at is an honor for the Akron Graduate Ctuqpter. Making this an even the undergraduate level. Our respective undergraduate chapters greaterhonoristhefactthatthisaward wasgivra asthe undergraduate have shown us that, as Newton D. Baker (John Hopkins '92, chapter won the Baker and Cheney Cups. Not unlike the work that Washington & Lee '94) said,"After men have left college, they IS involved with the undergraduate ctu^ter, a successful graduate delight to renew their own youth by continued association with it, chapter must plan and utilize the talents of each member. and bring their richest experiences back to the younger generation Some activities thathavebroughtquick success tothe Graduate in partial payment of the debt which they feel themselves to owe to Chapter include events such as: The Candlelight Golf Outing,the the Fraternity..." annual clambake,and numerous get togethers throughout the year. The Akron Graduate Chj9)ter feels the way to repay this"debt" But what lies behind these events making them so successful, are is to press on and continue in brotherhood and keep the Brightman individuals that continue to show enthusiasm and strive for excel lence. These were the ideas which led to the Graduate Chapt^'s Awardfor yearstocome. Now morethan ever the Graduate Chapter is committed to excellence and out to prove that the road to all revitalization and rebuilding process that we are now experiencing. internationalgraduateand undergraduateawardslead through Akron! \r\nALPHA OMICRON Past Presidents Reflect James Eckelberry Incredible! WinningtheBakerandCheneyCupisanoutstanding accomplishment in Alpha Omicron's history. The goal to be the I youngest chapter to win the Cheney Cup has been reached. To be very honest, I couldn't sleep the entire night I was told we had won the Cheney Cup. My thoughts drifted back to the Delta jk i 1 ^ I II I M ■ .■ Colony,thebeginnmgofallourhopesanddreams,andthevisionwe'd had of someday winning this much sought after award. This accomplishment has further reinforced my belief that the founding members and Alpha Omicron graduates have truly replaced themselves. 41 ^ { * 11 :'| ^B But now an even greater challenge exists. The challenge to ^B continue on an even higher level of excellence. Never resting on our uHBF ^B ^^B ^B yjjlB jpHi U! fj fli^Bi^^^BlHBfll laurels, but pressing on and continuing to set new standards for Phi ^Ipjia Omicron's past presidents reunite at a wedding. From left to right: James Gamma Delta. Best wishes to a great star in Phi Gamma Delta history. Neilson. Pat Durbin, Jim Eckelljerty, Chuclc Galmarini, and Frank DePasquale. Charles Galmarini AO '87 The coveted Cheney Cup has been breed success. The practice that 1 speak of is "replace yourself." The very fact that the say that if the chapter will always look at success as a journey and not a destination, something desired by all founding members desire for success is stiU carried on is evi- we are all in store for a long and wonderful of Alpha Omicron since the founding of the dence in itself. trip. My journey through Phi Gamma Delta colonyin 1985. However, as founders, most Our chapter has not plateaued, nor has it has been a wonderful one and 1 am sure it of us reahzed that we would not receive this eroded. It is more successful now than it has award during our college years. Consider- ever been and the constant effort of "replace will continue as long as 1 live, 1 am very proud of my undergraduate It is the dedication of today's under- sity of Akron, and the community, As a graduate brother, 1 can remember back to what we were, what we are today, that they continue to produce outstanding ing the age of our chapter, Aat was a reason- yourself will guarantee the betterment of brothers and 1 truly hope that not only will able assumption-untU assumption-until now. our brothers, the Greek system. The Univer- our successes bring forth more awards, but graduates that has brought this prestigious award to Akron. However, it also shows that members of society by providing challenging as well as successful college years. 1 am Alpha Omicron is practicing what it takes to and where we are going in the future, lean proud to be a graduate of the Alpha Omicron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Frank DePasquale AO '87 brothers whom they had known for only a also instrumental in this achievement. Their The Cheney Cup was a goal of the chapter from the first day of its existence, Bud Mangels had spoken to the colony about brief period of time. Their support provided confidence in each member, and assured us that the colony, chapter, and Cheney Cup ability to maintain the Dean's Cup, All Sports Trophy, philanthropy awards, academic standards are a few examples of their contri- the award and created an awareness of its would be reality. bution. Their continued improvement and importance. When the chapter was officially installed, the Cheney Cup became a The founding members played a significant role because of their patience, faith perseverance towards new goals made the Cheney Cup a reality. They have truly lived realistic goal. It was from this day on that we persistence, and hard work, they were loyal up to the quote, "replace yourself." The prioritized it as our number one goal. members throughout a period of numerous current undergraduates are an example of 1 credit this achievement to the graduate support given by individuals such as Bud Mangels, Ralph Updegraff, Bob Fischer, Bob Niebaum and many others who devoted changes - changes that required hours of meetings, information gathering, financial demands, social service, and a belief in our Fraternity's reason for being. Dedication what the colony and early chapter undergraduates strived to be. My association with them has been brief, but I am overwhelmed by their maturity, kindness, respect, and hours of their time to ensure our success, These are all brothers who had no previous affiliation with The University of Akron or Alpha Omicron, but supported the ideals of such as this was from individuals who were representation of our Fraternity's ideals. The Cheney Cup is a symbol of Alpha totally new to the concept of a fraternity and yet they never doubted its purpose. Omicron's devoted members and associated The members following the founders graduate brothers' endless quest for excel- Phi Gamma Delta and instilled them into our and the current undergraduates today are lence. \r\nTHE FIJI ZIP Norris Pig Dinner Just as expected, the 5th Annual Norris Pig Dinner was a tremendous success. The presence of the Baker and Cheney Cups made the dinner more special than usual. Hie evening began with dinner,followed by an address from current Archon Vice President, Doug Dietrich. Brother Dietrich stressed the importance of striving for the goals we have set for ourselves and as a chapter. Traditionally, presentations of Gold and Silver Owl Awards follow the address. However,since there were no awards this year. PurpleLeginnaire,BobFischer,shared hisexperience atthesummer's also was in attendance at the awads ^ banquet this summer. C: Ekklesia. for a very successful year at Alpha Omicron! Brad stressed how both graduates and undergraduates have contributed to "our dream". Allbrothers who '®u attended this year's Pig Dinner agreed it was a tremendous event, and congratulations to everyone As Brother Fischer told his detailed story of the International Awards presentation, you could see the excitement on everyones -Dave WilmerAO '92 face. He then asked for assistance from Brother Brad Petrella, who Recording Secretary 1989-1990 INTERNAL AWARD RECIPIENTS Frank j. DePasquale Leadersiiip Award Craig Reese Graduate AnnouiicementslUpcoming Events December 19 - Graduate Chapter Meeting, Vaccaro's Restaurant, Arlington Sl, Akron Terrence M.Rhodes Philanthropy Award.......... Ron Cottle MikeRevlock . ,,,,, Congratulations!!!!! Michael J. Burgan Athletic Award Pat Durbin David S. Kaiser Outstanding New Initiate Award Mike Bergmann To Greg Jones on the buth of his newborn baby boy! To Bob Diunm on the birth of his newbom baby girl! Brian Murphy Charles Gaimarini Jr.Friendship Award Norm Clark Outstanding Scholarship Award James Neiison Pat Lau Wedding AnnOUnCeUient Brad Petrella and fiance' Gail Reiss will tie the knot on June 1,1991! Graduate Chapter Introduces New Award On September 20,the Akron Graduate ing their fellow brothers and those who have Chapter announced the birth ofthe"Devoted played a"behind the scenes"role in helping the Chapter to achieve its goals. Fiji Award". This new award,the first ofits excellence. The Graduate Chapter is proud of these Specific criteria for the award include Brothers and all Brothers who have heljted to accomplish the goals that have placed the ter to the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior an Undergraduate and Graduate Chapter who,in the true spirit ofPhi Gamma Delta, Undergraduate Chapter where it is today. vote. Chapter involvement, scholastic ac Set your sights on higher goals and "carry have done the mostin the past year to further the Undergraduate Chapter by serving their complishment,attendance at undergraduate on" in your efforts to achieve them. fellow brothers. activities. kind, was presented by the Graduate Chap As one of Phi Gamma Delta's guiding events, and involvement in extra-curricular 1989-90 Devoted Fiji The Graduate Chapter hopes this award will emphasize to the Undergraduate Brothers that the ingredients involved in valuesis service toourfellow human beings, theaward grew outofthe Graduate Chapter's Sophomore desire to recognize the imdergraduate broth achieving excellence are notalways obvious Junior ers who most exemplify this value. The award was designed to spotlight those un dergraduates deemed most devoted to serv and quantifiable, but are often those intan gible extra efforts put forth by brothers that allow the Chapter to realize new levels of Senior Award Winners Mike Bergmann Pat Lau Rob Vanni Norm Clark, AO '89 \r\nALPHA OMICRON Akron Graduate Serves Our Country in Persian Gulf women's performance and morale. Mail time is the highlight of many ofthese postms' days. Unfortunatdy,someofthese peoplesaving ourcountryarenot recdving any mail. You can help than feel closer to home by friends in the armed forces who have been stationed in the Parian sending lettos ofencouraganait On the bottom of diis note is the Gulf. Brother Aaron T.McClain,a founding membo"of the Alpha address where youcan send letters to Brotha McClain. Please take Omicron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, is currently saving our time out of your day to write a letta and support our brothers who country in Operation Desert Shield. are protecting us overseas. Any later of encouraganent would A representative with theU.S.O.has been in contact with many greatly improve morale. of the troops. Their biggest complaints are homesickness and lack FIRST LIEUTENANT AARON T.MCCLAIN of available leisure activities to occupy their excess time. Our friends and relatives are receiving the mail we send them. These 189 607476 letters of encouragement are one of the key factors keeping their ITROOP,3/3ACR spirits up. These lettos have a directimpacton the sovice men and APO,NEW YORK,N.Y.09209 Many ofus don'tthink twice aboutthe Persian GulfCrisis. To most,it is merely a place that has been in the daily news. Almost fictitious - the only reality being the sharp rise in the price of gasoline. But to otho^,it is a constant r^ninder ofthe relatives or Candlelight Golf Outing A Success On September 8, 1990, the Akron ure of voluntary and involuntary muscles. The undagraduates worked vay hard to Graduate Chapter held its second annual The event rais^ $1,400.00 for MG and pr^are and set up for this evait Also, a "Candlelight GolfOuting." This year's golf $100.00 for the Akron Phi Gamma Delta specitd thanks to George and Paul Qua for their donatio)and continued support This was held at Boston Hills Country Club to Educational Foundation. benefit the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation The Graduate Chapter extends its ap- event was a forward stq) that we as Phi (MG). MG is a neuromuscular disease that preciation to the undograduate chapter at Gamsaretaking toretain theCheney,Baker, attacks the nerve receptors resulting in fail The University ofAkronforajob welldone! and Brightman Awards. From the Graduate Relations Chairman Dear Graduate Brothers, I hope everyone enjoyed the 1990 Norris Pig Dinner. Once again ourbrotherhood shined brightly asourgraduates werereimited and undergraduatebrothershad thepleasureofmeetingthegraduates and founding brothers of the Alpha Omicroi Chapter. Itiseasy to see why ourchapta hascomeasfar as we have. One could not miss the emotions,intensity, and brothahood present at making itall possible and Ihopetosee you atnext year'sPig Dinner. Any suggestiois or aimouncements? Please write or call me at261 Spicer SL, Akron,OH 44305. Phone #376-3184. this year's Pig Dinner. I would like to thank our graduates for Graduate Relations Chairman Fraternally, Rick D.Dorony AO'91 Alpha Omicron—Living the Values "We encourage service. We have the ability,the opportunity,and the duty to serve our fellow human beings. Our reward is the satisfaction that comes from saving." The Phi Gams at The Urtiversity of Ak ron truly live by this value ofservice and are very determined to help those who are less Society,D.AR.E.(to keep kids off drugs), Last year, we woe fortunate enough to and the state of Otuo's Adopt-a-Highway raise over $12,000.00 for a variety of Program. These are all ways in which Alpha Omi charitableaganizationsincluding$8,000.00 for die Amoican Cancer Society (through cron bettos its membos,but these are nc our 24 Hour Fiji Run-a-thon). ^pha Omi what sets us igiartfrom the rest. We do not home of the Newton D.Baka Cup. gain our satisfaction fiom the recognition of awards. Wegainitsimplybyhelpingothos. RedOossvolunteasandV.IP.donors. We Thisis how weincorportatethe valuesofPhi have also supplied the pasttwo chairmanfor Gamma Delta into our daily lives which,in the Univosity Blood Drive. Brothos Dave turn,makesus"the diamondin therough"of cial service and philanthropic excellence. Wilmoand Roy Mosley have both held this all Phi Gam Chapters. Thanks to the hardwork ofour Undogradu positioi. A few other activities that we are MikeBergimnn, AO '92 ate Brothos, Alpha Omicron is the currait involved with include: the Easter Seals Philanthropy Chairman fortunate. Through this unselfish dedica tion, Alpha Omicron tied for first with the Sigma Tau Ch^ta at The Univosity of Washington,as the top Fiji Chapta for so cron is also very active in our campus blood drives with 100% ofour Ctu^ta serving as \r\nTHE FIJI ZIP Lambda Naaman Class Once again. Phi Gamma Delta has taken another step in con tinuing our quest for excellence. That is, pledging our eleventh pledge class, the Lambda class. The Lambda class is eleven Naamansstrong. These Naamans are:Joseph Walker,ChrisFrancis, Rahul Rastogi,Fred Shockey,Lonnie Wolfe,Steven Levak,Justin MilltT, Tedd Barr, Tom IMler, Shevron Rahimdashti, and Darrin Bright Naaman educator Craig Reese said,'This has to be the most diverse class I've seen go through. They've got majors that range from pre-med to engin^ring to business." From the beginning,this diversity has helped them to become very close. Only being in the fifth week of their pledgeship, the class has already had great accomplishments. They have taken first place in The Second Annual Virgin Drink Contest for best overall drink,in addition to sweeping first place in six ofseven other categories. The pledge class also received a grand prize of $150.00, which they have already budgeted towards their social events,house gift,and class paddle. The Naamans have also written their first letter to their graduate brother pen pals. The Naaman Education Committee has tried to match them up with graduates who can relate to their particular major or field of study. "The Lambda class still has a lot to do before they can wear our beloved badge. I, as Naaman Educator along with my excellent committee, will see that they are ready," Reese concluded. Editor's Note THE FIJI TIP is a publication of the Alpha Omicron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Your suggestions and comments concerning content are always welcome. Please let us know how we can serve you better by writing: Dave Mace, Newsletter Chairman, Alpha Omicron Chapter, Phi Gamma Delta,261 Spicer Street, Akron,OH 44304. Dear Brothers, More importantly, 1 would like to thank 1 would first like to thank all the brothers the Graduate Brothers who took time out of (graduate and undergraduate) that helped me put together this Fall edition of The Fiji their busy schedules to help make this news letter a reality. I hope that you have enjoyed Zip. As my term as Newsletter Chairman this publication as much as 1 have. It was a pleasure meeting all of you and 1 look for ward to this Spring when 1 too will become approaches its end,1 have been reflecting on all the successes,failures,accomplishments, a part of the Akron Graduate Chapter ofPhi mistakes, and changes 1 have made during this chairmanship. 1 have truly enjoyed and leamed from this experience. Gamma Delta. David W. Mace, AO '91 Newsletter Chairman Editor: Dave Mace '91 Asst. Editor: Dave Lengen '90 Graduate Contributors: Bob Fischer, Illinois '59, Jim Eckelberry '88, Norm Clark '89, John O'NeUl '88,Charles Galmarini Jr.'87,Frank DePasquale '87 The Fraternity ofPhi Gamma Delta Alpha Omicron Chapter 261 Spicer Street /