THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA Lambda Nu Today RHO MA!? - f Norris Pig Dinner S From left: Steve Luby '91, Bruce Kumke '91, Walt Stephenson '51, Kevin Larsen '90, John Binning '51, Brian Kehrli '90, R. Aaron Kull '91, and Clark Sackschewsky '87 share the moment at the 1989 Norris Fig Dinner. The 1989 Norris Pig Dinner was held at the Comhusker Plaza on Friday, October 21. This year, as always, held the same tradi tions as they did way back in 1894 when Frank Norris sent his desires to be at the Pig Dinner with brothers in the form of the first Exiles Toast. This year's privilege went to Steve Luby ('91) as he fluently brought into focus the true meaning of the Pig Din ner: A gathering of brothers to share their bond of friendship and fraternity that lasts a lifetime. Our keynote speaker for the evening was John Binning ('51). John's long list of accomplishments certainly preceded him and he was well prepared to give a speech. But, as John put it, "I had mixed emotions about being the speaker because I always thought the reason brothers came to the Pig Dinner was to see and talk to old friends, and not listen to a lecture." But he felt John concluded by saying, "The principles our fraternity is founded on taught me and gave me an opportunity to learn. They have been the solid foundation to which I owe my successes. Truly, Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone." A number of awards were presented to the brothers for various achievements. David Bauer ('91) received, for the second year in a row, the award for highest intramural involvement. Also, for the second year in a row, Kevin Larsen ('90) received the award for the highest scholarship achievement(4.0) and Gary Friedman ('91) was presented the award for greatest involvement in cam pus activities. Although the attendance to this year's Pig Dinner was not as high as expected, we have taken measures to alleviate the com that this gave him "a unique opportunity to stress the teaching munication problem and give a greater advanced notice to the graduates so that next year's Pig Dinner will have S greater principles that Phi Gamma Delta is dedicated." John outlined graduate turnout. those principles as being: Unity, Discipline, Excellence, Tolerance, Scholarship, Morality, Sociobility, Leadership, and Service to the Fraternally, Dan Toberer (Editor) Brian Kehrli (Pig Dinner Chairman) community and others. John also stressed that to achieve these principles you must use your resources and that making decisions about how to use those resources can greatly affect your success in later life. Perge! \r\n-2- Campus Activities Intramurals In the past, the Lambda Nu chapter of Phi Gamma Delta has always been a great supporter of campus activities, always striving for that facet of universiality which is attained by extra-curricular The Triple Crown is the most distinguished intramural award that can be won at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. In the participation. The tradition is being carried on in every area to the fullest extent with both the new pledge class and the active chapter. Just recently Bro ther Gary Friedman '91 was presented with an award for campus ac tivity at the annual Norris Pig Dinner. Gary has history of this University, this has only been done three times. Two of which were won by the Lambda Nu chapter in 1986 and 1988. Last year, compared to the previous, was a little down. In order to get us back to the level of excellence we are used to, I have generated more enthusiasm toward intramurals throughout the house. The members have responded well to meet this as shown in our accomplishments so far this year. To name a few of the events we have done well in would be been active in the Fran as follows: Badminton, Softball, Football(of course). Archery, Place Kicking, and Swimming. So far this year we have already won two chise events, Intertube Water Basketball and Golf. This has put us in Club for two years, acting as both good contention for winning the Triple Crown once again. secretary and treasurer. Gary Friedman '91 receives award for greatest involvement in campus He also has been a —Fraternally, member of the Speech/ Comp. Club, and is a YMCA Big Brother. The chapter itself has kept involved in David Bauer '91 (Intramural Chairman) Perge! such external affairs as helping the RED activities. CROSS collect dona tions at the Oregon State game. FUI, thanks to a superb chapter turnout, once again collected more than any other fraternity. FUI also took the Delta Gamma "Anchor Splash" by storm, and has been doing an exceptional job in intramurals. Let it be added that our annual "Honey Sunday" philanthropy advanced upon us November 12. The fall pledge class has already jumped into the campus in volvement game, sponsoring the first annual FUI RASTA ROAST (reggae and weenies), which was open to the public. In addition, the industrious pledges are all on some campus committee, and are in the process of planning a pledge class philanthropy. The outlook for the 1989-90 college year is strong. Campus involvement is just one key way to make it even stronger. By work ing with our campus and community. Phi Gamma Delta will con tinue to be the best, as it always has been. Fraternally, Joe Blaney '93 iTAvKi/tdtni RUSH CANDIDATES Name Address (ZIP) Phone. Comments Please check Spring '90 □ (second semester) From left: Brothers Clark Sackschewsky '87, Bret Peterson '92, Brian Cichello '92, Brad Ranch '92, and Matt Decker '92, pose with the Pig Dinner Paddle. Fall '90 □ (summer) \r\ns Cabinet President's Message President Kevin Larsen Treasurer R. J. Burford Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Historian Craig Zeller Brian Quandt Troy Kelly Brothers: Parent's Day Greetings from the undergraduate chapter of Lambda Nu. Although the fall semester is but half spent for the brothers here at Lambda Nu, the accomplishments have been outstanding. I believe the ground work has been, and is being, laid not only for great success in the present year, but for many years to come. I feel it is my obligation and pleasure to inform you as brothers that the Lambda Nu chapter is not only on the mend, but with the help of the national fraternity, the Trustees, and the local graduates, is accomplishing new forms of excellence! The hard work of Peter Satori and Craig Davis, the '89 Sum mer Rush Chairman, brought Lambda Nu a new pledge class of 25 that is as diverse and promising as any of the past. These, along with the undergraduate actives, have completed two very successful philanthropic activities, one of which gained us local newspaper recognition and praise by the Lancaster County Red Cross. The chapter won the 1989 Delta Gamma Anchor Splash swim meet and is currently one of the top three houses in intramurals. Early in the semester the Chapter was visited not only by our It was 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, and the final touches were being put on an event which had been in planning for weeks. The dining room was crowded with tables and decorated to the hilt with ornaments setting the mood for the 1989 Phi Gamma Delta Parent's Day. Parents came from all over the state and farther away to visit the Fiji house and their sons. The brunch was served from 10:30-12:00. There were a large variety of foods served such as turnovers, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and sausage. During the brunch, guests were entertained by several speakers, first of which was Kevin Larsen '90, our House President. Kevin introduced the various committee members who then explained the objectives of their committees and what they do for the house. After the different committee heads spoke, our housemother, Mary Jane VanBerg talked about what she thought the different house committees' responsibilities were and how intramurals help Field Secretary Mark Harvey, but also by Section Chief Jerry the house. Wanek, and ultimately by Bill Martin. Through the criticisms and suggestions of these individuals, many positive changes have occured here at Lambda Nu; the most important of which is a new Our graduate speaker was Walt Stevensen '51. He spoke of the strides the house is taking to become more active on campus and how he thought the house was looking to our future to better our today. The last event during the brunch was a videotaped interview documentation and structure system for the Cabinet and its com mittees. It will enable not only easier planning and implementa tion of current activities, but will help dramatically in Cabinet and committee change-over in the future. A yearly calendar and report will be published and distributed to the national fraternity, the local intrafratemity council, and the Trustees. The Lambda Nu undergraduate chapter is very excited and thankful for the encouragement and support of its graduate brothers, along with the Board of Trustes and the national frater nity. We encourage you as a graduate to get involved! If you have any comments or suggestions, please send them to me at; 1425 R Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, or better yet, bring them by yourself. The doors are always open to a brother! of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale on the role Phi Gamma Delta has played in shaping his values and to giving him a successful life. In charge of Parent's Day was Bruce Kumke, who oversaw all aspects of the event. The reaction 1 received from several parents was that the day was entertaining and seemed very well planned. Fraternally, Blake Evans '93 —Fraternally, Kevin Larsen President, Lambda Nu Perge! The Lambda Nu Today is published four times during the school year by the Lambda Nu chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for its graduate Brothers, friends, and Fijis everjwhere. Please send any news, information, or comments to: Editor, Lambda Nu Today 1425 "R" Street Lincoln, NE 68508. Joe Blaney '93 looks reluctant before kissing the pig. \r\n-4- 1989 Pledge Class We attended our first Norris Pig Dinner. It was fun—we had Dear Uncle Alumn, How are you? I've been very busy with pledge activities, as I'm sure you can easily understand. I'm getting along great with both the active chapter and my pledge class. Time seems as if it flies by, we've already been in college for eight weeks and accomplished a whole lot. October has been a busy month for my pledge class. We have had two car washes, a barbecue, and sold t-shirts for fund raisers. We have also been trying very hard in both intramural softhall and flag football. Hopefully we will win both tournaments. On November first our pledge class left for its "Sneak." We traveled to Colorado and stayed at the Fiji house there. Although there were many problems, no one got caught and the "Sneak" was a huge success. It made us all depend on each other and 1 believe we all got a little hit closer to one another. The only thing that could have been better would have been a Husker victory. the chance to talk with alumni who were once pledges. It was very interesting to see how—even with great age differences—the ac tive chapter and the alumni get along as if best friends. It made us all realize how important Phi Gamma Delta is and how Phi Gam ma Delta is involved with you in life beyond college. Everyone has been concentrating on scholarship. I think we will have a very high class GPA. The mandatory study hours help a great deal and they make us realize how important scholarship is. I'll tell you something, I've only known the guys in my pledge class a short time but I feel as if they are my closest friends. When someone needs help in something, you know you have a house full of people who can and will help. Well Uncle, I hate to end this letter, but I really need to go study. We hope that you will come to visit the house and give us a chance to get to know you better. Sincerely, David Codr '93 Part of Homecoming display 1989, "The Evolution of the Nebraska Football Player." \r\n-5- Graduate Profile Brothers: This issue the Alumnus profile is on Jim McFarland 70. Jim, who grew up in North Platte, was a second semester pledge who was also active in Big Red football. While playing for the Huskers, Jim played tight-end setting records for total number of passes caught at that position, which still stands at 30. 1970 was a busy year for Jim. He was married to Linda Preston of Wayne, Nebraska, and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals. After five years of professional football at St. Louis, Jim played one year for the Miami Dolphins. Jim's education continued at UNL, receiving a Master's in Sociology in 1974, while teaching high school in Malcolm, Nebraska. From 1977 to 1980 Jim attended Cornell Law School in Ithica, New York, receiving a J.D. in 1980. Jim's law career returned him to Lincoln working as an dissociate with Crosby, Guenzel, Davis, Kessner and Kuester from 1980 to 1982. Presently Jim is practicing law with Bums and Kevin Larsen '90 is presented with the award for top fraternity support at campus Red Cross BYOB Blood Drive. Bruce Kumke (right) '91, our Philanthropy Chairman, is also present. Grenier, P.C., and has done so since 1982. In 1986, Jim was ap pointed to Lincoln's 18th Legislative district by Brother and former Governor Bob Kerrey. Jim keeps busy by running, playing racquetball, reading and playing chess, not to mention raising his two children, Doug, 18, and Jamie, 13. Jim is currently considering running for governor. Fraternally, Brian Quandt '90 Corresponding Secretary Omaha Graduate Chapter Fall Kickoff Dinner Gary Friedman '91 with Lanett Blum serves dinner at the soup On September 27, 1989, the Omaha Graduate Chapter had its annucil Fall Kickoff dinner. Despite a low turnout, because of William A. Martin (Executive Director of Phi Gamma Delta) at the Lambda Nu chapter, the dinner wcis a great success. It was held at Anthony's and a great prime rib was served. Some of the graduates went all the way back as 1929 and some as recent as 1986. Besides Lambda Nu graduates, there was a hand kitchen. ful of graduates from various other Phi Gam chapters across the nation. The speaker was former linebacker coach John Melton. He was very humorous and it was really entertaining to hear him speak. The most impressive scene was seeing the brothers from past and present reminiscing about old times. Steve Luby '91, Dave Carl '91, and 1 really enjoyed being there and wish more brothers could have made it. A lot of thanks needs to be given to Jeff Moran and Jim Sacoman for their time in setting the dinner up. Fraternally, Brian Cichello '92 From left: Kevin Ruff'92, JeffHoworth '85. and JeffBlummel'85 at Pig Dinner. \r\nAccount Information Grindel Brothers; 43.00 Hunt Our records show that the following people have outstanding bills of more than $10. Individually this does not seem like much, however, the total is quite high. To give you a little perspective, the total outstanding is approximately the amount that we budget for summer. The house this year, as always, is in dire need of money and your cooperation is greatly needed, and would be greatly appreciated. Fraternally, R. J. Burford Treasurer Perge! 394.00 Juarez 96.30 Kauffman 55.00 Korbitz 143.00 D. Kumke 175.00 Lonowski 25.00 Manchester 56.00 McEvay 20.00 McGill Miller 118.00 30.00 Morrell, K 149.00 O'Farrell Parker 60.52 25.00 Petrow Bennett Brown Chapman Drake Duraczinski Garret $ 32.00 23.00 406.00 77.00 436.00 410.00 Phi Gamma Delta 1425 "R" Street Lincoln, NE 68508 32.00 Poleo 825.00 Rupp 57.00 Sackschewski Stanek 325.00 70.25 Sullivan, M.OO 43.00 Walsh 525.00 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 227 Lincoln, NE 68501 MAR 1 1S90 FRATEaMITY OF PHI GAMMA I^TA HEADQUAKTERS