ALPHA IOTA BRAINSTORM PHI GAMMA DELTA iowa state university September, 1990 McCORMICK ELECTED ARCHON PRESIDENT Richard McCormick '61 was elected Archon President at the 142nd Ekklesia in Chicago, Illinois. Richard was Vice President of the Archon from 1988 until he was named president in August,1990. "It is a real honor to be asked to serve," Richard said. "We have a lot of work to do in the next two years." Richard has several goals for his two year tenure that in clude helping several chapters improve that are on pro bation and getting five new Fiji chapter's. Other area's of concern are risk management and the responsible use of alcohol. Brother McCormick recieved the Distinguished FIJI Award in 1985 and that sparked his interest in Phi Gam ma Delta at the International level. He was asked to be an Archon at the 138th Ekklesia held in Lexington, Ken tucky in 1986 and was named Vice President of the Archon at the 140th Ekklesia in Denver. "I was asked to be an Archon and I said I would if the group wanted me to," McCormick said. "It has been a lot Brother McCormick began his telephone career as a of fun. I have been able to get aquainted with graduates student engineer with AT&T in Kansas City, Missouri. and undergraduates around the country. I have made new life long friends." McCormick says that being president takes a fair fered to Northwestern Bell in 1969. After several assign He worked with AT&T in several cities until he trans- ments he became president of Northwestern Bell in 1982. In 1986 Richard became President and Chief Operating amount of a time commitment. It involves at least 20 days a year,four Archon meetings, charterings. Pig Dinner speaches and fund raisers held in major cities. Richard graduated from Fort Dodge High School in Officer of U S WEST,Inc. He is director of Norwest Cor poration Super Valu Stores, Inc. of Principal Financial Group of Des Moines an ■"Richard and 1957 and enrolled at Iowa State. He pledged in the fall and moved into the house in the spring quarter. Richard served as treasurer on the cabinent and he graduated from ISU with a Bachlor of Science in Electrical Engineering in cWld"en:7ohn 24, Matthew 22, Megan 20 and Kaiteme 1961. 14. \r\nFrom the President's Desk ===== As the newly-appointed president of Phi Gamma Delta, I am proud to say that I am both excited and opti mistic about the future of our chapter. This excitement and optimism is fueled by all of the drastic changes that are taking place here at Alpha Iota, changes for the bet ter that is. The term 'FRATERNITY' has taken on almost a whole new meaning here at Iowa State as a result. With the new alcohol policies and hazing regulations which have been recently implemented, there has been increased pressure on the chapter. But,I can proudly say that our chapter has met these challenges head on. We Ptg Dinner have used these changes to our advantage, and as a re sult, have made ourselves a better chapter. Rush went extremely well this past summer. There are Tradition. Phi Gamma Delta has prided itself on tra dition for one-hundred forty-two years. Pig Dinner is one of those traditions. Since 1893, at Gal. Berkley, the first twentyfour newly-signed members of the fraternity, which helped us meet house capacity. As a result, for Norris Pig Dinner began. Many may have forgotten the story on how Pig Dinner came about, but none have forgot mal rush was skipped this year. This is an almost un heard of feat. Great thanks go out to our two rush chair ten Pig Dinner itself! men, Brian Heintz and Scott Wuggazer. Last spring,the 82nd Norris Pig Dinner was attended by 78 graduate brothers. Special thanks to Matt Alexan Scholarship, always a concern here at Phi Gamma Delta, has been somewhat slack lately. Usually our der '79,the Toastmaster, and to Jerald Schnoor '72 who chapter ranks as one of the top ten academic fraternities on campus, but, it has slipped this last semester. There was the guest speaker. Jerald gave a powerful speech on goals, dreams, and most of all, being a FIJI. Irving Jensen '25 is beginning a tradition of his own. Once again, he was the one to kiss the snout of the pig as a symbol of renewing the bond of allegiance, fidelity, and alliance. Marty Brandt '93 was the youngest FIJI as he took a bite from the pig. Phi Gamma Delta would like to honor those who re- cieved the Golden Owl,Silver Owl, and the Allen C. Stelle award fore,an all out effort is being waged to increase our scho lastic performance. A new scholarship manual has been written which provides several tips that are intended to help increase scholastics. Pledge education will be strongly stressing academics this term so that grades will improve dramatically! And not only will academics be stressed to new members,it will be stressed to active members of the fraternity as well. Because of a new by law which sets minimum grade performance requirements for active members,brothers will be required to maintain GOLDEN OWL SILVER OWL respectable grade point averages, or else their status in Phillip A.Goddard '43 Walter Gurman '68 the house will become defunct. William A. Baird '43 John C.Parrott'43 LanyC.Vanderpool'68 Robert B. Nelson '43 Bruce A.Stephens'68 Steven D. Felsted '68 Luther K.Johnson '42 David P. Ruh '68 Theodore F. Paulson '42 Mitchell R.Sussex '68 Edward L.Berkley "68 Otis W. Bosworth '43 Phillip E. Burke'68 Overall, Phi Gamma Delta is headed in an excellent direction. We would like as many of you graduate broth ers to come by and see the house,and most importantly, to talk with the current members of the house. Any input that you may have would be greatly appreciated. Fraternally, Thomas B. Adams'42 Jeffrey C.Ferguson 68 Graydon Peoples'43 Jack E.Olson'68 David B. Grimm 68 Kurt J. McDermott '91 Stephen E. Heady 68 President Thomas R. Nordstrum '42 Fred P. Gilbert '43 Paul E. Reasoner '43 The Allen C stelle Award was his architecture work * oTi to lint Barrett help he ^ during the renovat.0 the new \r\nHomecoming The men of Phi Gamma Delta showed that winning the overall competition for Homecoming 1988 was no fluke as the FIJI'S caputured their second straight overall title in 1989. With help from the women of Gamma Phi Beta OTYHAli the Fiji's won the overall title by taking first place in the lawn display competition and the pledges took third in Yell-Like-Hell. Eric Ritland '90 and Charles Mantemach '92 were co- chairs for the championship Fiji's that built a lawn dis play depicting "A Classic Showdown" with Cy and the Colorado Buffalo squaring off in an old west gunfight. Phi Gamma Delta has turned into a homecoming pow erhouse after only three years of paticipation. The Fiji's Purple Legionaire built their first lawn display in a long time for Homecom ing '87. It was a year of trial and error that panned out into two years of homecoming domination that will hope fully continue this fall with the women of Kappa Delta. The week following homecoming was spent 35 feet up in Change That one word,"change", often elicits many different emotions, especially when it comes to the fraternity and its operations. There has been a great deal of change at Alpha Iota the air. Phi Gamma Delta raised over $2^00 for Ames Youth and Shelter during the third annual FIJI Polesit. this past year, and there will continue to be a great deal Neal Schleisman '90 was in charge of the polesit that of change in the near future. Probably most important to you,our graduate brothers, featured such celebrity sitters as Ames Police Chief Den nis Balantine, Greek Affairs Coordinator Jeff Cufaude, has been the house corporation. The corp. board has been Iowa State Tennis Coach Mike Henrich and many others. The Alpha Iota Association and the undergraduate initiating several new policies and guidelines to insure a quality facility for the brothers in the years to come. The rent charged to the chapter has increased, the damage deposit has increased, and the policy modified. Several new projects have been completed: better lighting in the chapter will be sponsoring a buffet and open house for Homecoming '90 on October 6th. An invitation for you and your guests can be found on the back page of the Brain storm. We would like to encourage brothers, their wives, study rooms, painting of the study roo^,and modifica and their guests to use the open house to gather with your tions to the fire alarm system. Most of these improvr- classmates and get the day off to a rousing start. There will be no cost to you and it will be an excellent opportuni ty to view the house and meet the current undergraduates. We hope you can make the celebration!!! ments are being made possible through graduate dues The chapter has also undergone^me changes. No long er is the "fire" a major influence. The brothers will have to be successful by their own efforts, without the aura of a ragedy enhancing their operations. We are fortunate to havia group of quality nten in our chapter At tl^e same rhe=e*rovld^henchmar.r„d^^^^^ board of chapter adwsors___,^ CABINET President Kurt McDermot '91 Treasurer Stefano Kranovich '90 Recording Secretary Chris Froah '92 Corresponding Secretary... Rich Lorimor '91 Historian brainstorm staff Brian Heintz '91 Scott Wuggazer '91 President J. V.P./Property ^ Hildebrand '74 Vanderpool '68 \Arry Hafner '75 Dick Davidson '76, Tom Hanley '92 SECTION CHIEF riaeteron jenyWanek '80 Mu Vuet \r\nSPOTLIGHT Gordon Smith Brian Heintz A.L '61 ° A.L '91 Smith 61 is the new House Corp. President and Graduate Spotlight. Gordon is currently President ofIowa. Investments for A.G. Edwards &o ^ns Inc. m Des Moines, thp nhx7c- started his presidency under a one year ^ Soals for the House Corp: 1. Return it shniilri^i^- the fraternity house into what ve wMe^h'' the f^atern H r lems so that\rren?ca^ ^ of the house Cnrn place for young men to eduLtiom 2. Get P'°^' native previously served as the House mem u^Xf^'fr-W70.„ 1974. ke^apr accomplish- cured a $40 QOO U addition to the house with Jim Triplett '56, se- thai gotZSr Headquarters remei" °« S'®"""' ablecLon experience th^ Pv'""' pledgeship as a "pleasnt memorsome relationshins tw ^ The House that brought his improved the cleLw f his 12 pledge brothp it to his house in Dp ^ developed innocent prank cnnnns anH i, ■ P ^^lly , church. Smith and silverware and took University of Missouri for their '^Lg ,he silverware, brothers. Losing forks, ^ weekend probably wouldn't norcontinued on page 5 Brian was one of only 11 juniors at Iowa State inducted into Cardinal Key National Honorary this past springCardinal Key is the top honorary at Iowa State and it is based on leadership, scholarship, service and character. tributed studies program and being involved on campus. Campus involvements include: Chairmen of Homecom ing Torchathon for the past three years. Cyclone Aide summer 1989,Cyclone Aide Advisor summer 1990,GSB Senator for the College of Science and Humanities, treas urer of the denistry club, sports writer for the Iowa State Daily, and sports correspondent for the Des Moines Reg ister. Brian has also kept very busy within the chapter house. He displayed his acting talents in the FIJI Varities cast that made it to the final nine in 1988. Brian was also rush chairmen this summer and signed 25 new pledg es. He continues to stay involved as he is currently publi es were on their wav nledfrp t^kir. .j lence. He achieved this honor by earning a 3.0 g.p.a. in his dis maintenance repair in 1971. Brother q 1^! ^^ Brian Heintz'91 joined Phi Gamma Delta in the fall of 1987. Now three years later, he has accomplished many achievements and is still continuing to strive for excel cation chairmen and P.E. Brian will be graduating in May of 1991. He plans to attend Optometry Graduate School in St. Louis, Chicago, or Philadelphia. Brian looks back and says,"Joining Phi Gamma Delta was one of the best decisions I've ever made. It has pro vided me many leadership opportunities and I wish to thank all of the Brothers that have helped make this the great fraternity that it is today." \r\nHome Away From Home ===== My first home away from home was the FIJI house at 325 Ash Avenue. mam iTimtn !!a,.8f?S There were things I missed about my "real" home in Fort Dodge,but I was suprised how fast 325 Ash felt like home. It wasn't the floor plan or the furnishings; both left a lot to be desired. It wasn't the proximity to the SIS campus; there were closer places to live. And it wasn't really the freedom to stay up late, talk about whatever we wanted to, or even to party all night on weekends. It was being a FIJI. Being a FIJI was not only sharing college experiences I 'i'' with your brothers, it was also sharing the future with them. We talked a lot about war and peace. Government and campus projects. We paid the rent and balanced the politics(John Kennedy was President). Of course, we books. There was no debt and the house was clean, talked about women. And Gordy Coon's car. But also defining our values. And those values live on,today,in about world events. And what those events meant to each my work v«th U S West; in my community and FIJI ser of us and our plans and opportunities for the future. Most of all, we talked about getting through ISU and getting life, the important things are looking out for one another; "that job." helping those who need it; "paying the rent." And I realize now that being a FIJI helped define what I was going to be. As Fiji's, we looked at one another. We helped the younger guys leam the ropes. We worked on an important part of my life then-and now. vices; and in my home and family life. In every walk of So I look back fondly on my days at 325 Ash. They were By: Richard D.McCormick'61 We didn't know it then, but in all those things we were Purple Legionaire continued Gordon Smith continued to establish goals. As is said many times, "Nothing that is worthwhile is attained easily." If these young men can put forth the kind of effort that is necessary, we can ex pect to hear more good things about Alpha Iota in the problem occured when Scott Monroe entertained a date up in the chapel on a pew. After two months, the brother s welcomed them back with open arms. Brother Smith was very active in both the house ^d next school year. Fraternally, Lynn R. Schroeder PERGE! Gordon Smith continued bother the brothers, but this was the weekend of the for mal Sweetheart Dinner. The brothers didn't realize the silverware was gone until shortly before the dinner and they had to rent silverware from the Memorial Union. When the pledges returned to the house after a week end of fun,they found the brothers waiting for them. Af ter a couple nights of the brothers wrath, the pledges de cided they weren't going to take it anymore. Gordon made arrangements with the minister at St. John's Epis copal hurch for the 13 of them to live there and they would serve as janitors in return for a place to live. They slept on the floor in sleeping bags,showered at Friley and ate at the Union for two months. The only potential on campus during his collegiant days at Iowa State. He was Varieties Chairman, Student Union Board President, President of the Farm Operations Club and he played Sail his freshman year. Smith was also Ehstonan on a cabinent that featured President Gordon Cwns 61, Treasure Richard McCormick '61, Corresponding Secre tary Jack Miller '61 and Recording Secretary John Vogel "i think each of us would agree that the experience of beingSe cabinent added to our lives in the future aveKaren have,We children: Chuch somelhmgbackin Ihe sys .[nlemational or local levmoney or participation at tne , wnf the graduates come back to Smith hopes that a lot of the gr ^ 325 Ash Ave. for Pig Dinner in so many words,to express our app edation" \r\nGraduate Dues Program The graduate dues program which began last year has been a great success. Over $8,000 has been contributed from 194 Brothers. Gifts have ranged from $25 to $325 with the average gift about $40. Almost every year from 1922(Hugh D. Stillman) to 1989(David Knoemschild) is Bathroom Update represented. Several class years had five or more broth ers contributing - they are: '41,'51,'55,'59,'61,'62,'64, '67,'73,'77,'79,'81,'86,'87. The brothers from '59 had the highest number with ten. The funds have gone mostly to bathroom renovations, but some of the money has supported various chapter pro gramming (officer retreat, the Brainstorm, rush, etc.) as well as several small house improvement projects. Spe cial thanks go to brother Dick McCormick and his office manager Ms. Cathy Hubbard for their efforts to organize, print, mail, and collect the donations. Now that we have a year under our belt, we hope to improve on the past year's effort in terms of participation and in dollars con tributed. Thanks again to our Graduate Brothers for their support of Alpha Iota. Reflection From its earliest beginnings. Phi Ganuna Delta has al ways been; and will continue to be a shaper of men. If we pause for a moment and look back in time to remember "our closest brothers,our finest hours,and our fondest memories," a happy smile, or perhaps a tear or two be gins to form. During those times, we were being formed in Phi Gamma Delta's image; an image of beauty and won der; one that will never die. As members of Phi Gamma Delta, we owe a little something to her; we are still a part of her. Stop. Close your eyes and think back in time. What we are today, whether king or comedian, she played a meaningful part as shaper of our characters. She was always there She is still here Pig Dinner Pig Dinner will be held on March 23,1991. It will be held at the Scheman Building right on campus! We hope you all will be able to make it back. The newly renovated bathrooms in the new addition are in operation. Over $24,000 was spent to replace floor ing, fixtures, drywall, etc. and the two heads are back to mint condition. Some of the funds came from the Gradu ate Dues Account, with a substantial portion being pro vided through a graduate brother loan. Thank you all very much!!! Special thanks to Jim Barrett, Jr. '78 for his time and talent in preparing specs and blueprints for the job, and providing a service during the entire project. A tip-of-the-hat also to the brothers (graduate and under graduate) who helped do the painting. \r\nHelp Brothers we need your help! We almost always seem to have a list of graduate brothers whose address; for one reason or another,is not up to date in our files. The fol lowing is a list of lost brothers. If you happen to have a current address for any of these Phi Gams,would you please send it to us? We will put it in the next Brainstorm so that we can all be up-to-date. Thanks!! John C. Bachman '66 Michael D. Leeland '79 William P. Calame '74 Sean M. Cassidy '87 Mark G.Lyon '85 Byron McDonald '84 Rick B. Cowan '84 James M. Mckevitt '56 Robert L. Draper '63 David L. Modine '60 Thomas N. Dirks '60 Micheal W. O'Hare '88 Maj. Paul Drnec'63 J. Van Dyke Perrine, Jr.'23 Ronald A. Erickson '88 James M.Schmit'85 James P. Francis'84 Curtis C. Cause '81 John W.Herron '62 George W. Hill '46 Eric H. Sealine '70 Michael E. Shaw '82 Richard J. Treharne '71 Richard W. linger '73 Lt. Peter C. Werp'78 Hoot's Douglas H.Smith '51 sent to the chapter house Robert A. Ratner's obituary. He was a dear friend of Douglas and many others. He asked if it would be published in the newsletter. In memory of Robert A. Ratner '49 Appeared in the Wisconsin State Journal 4/28/89 Madison- Robert Alexander Ratner, age 68, died on Thursday, April 27, 1989, at a local nursing home. He was born on Febru ary 8,1921, in Oak Park, Illinois. He grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He attended Coe College and graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering in 1947 and 1951, respectively. After a number of years as an industrial engineer in industry, he became a member of the faculty at the University of Nebraska, and in 1954, he joined the faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he became director of Engineering Institutes in Extension Division. In 1964, he was appointed Assistant Dean of the College of Engineering, be coming Associate Dean in 1970. He retired in 1985 as Associate Dean and Professor of Industrial Engineering. Professor Rat ner married the former, Josephine Trumbower Bradley of Mad ison on June 16,1959. He is survived by his wife; a step-son, Jo seph Brad) Bradley of Tulsa, Oklahoma; his sister, Dorothy (Boyd) Beatty of Shullsburg, Iowa; and several nieces and neph ews. Professor Ratner was a member of the First Congregation al Church, the Madison Literary Club, the Institute of Industrial Engineers, serving this organization for a term as regional VicePresident, a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, and was a registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin and Iowa. Who H. T. Hampe '56: Ted has started a company in Commer cial Real Estate. Congratulations on your advanced R.E. David J. Stockman '71 is currently manager of Compensa tained through donations from 20th and 25th year cele degree (CCIM). Favorite FIJI story: Bill Beeler '55 was very hard to wake up in the morning. Pledges were in structed to help him out of bed and into the shower. One morning he didn't show up for breakfast and finally was found asleep on the floor of the shower, with the water still running. His puckered skin was a sight to behold and probably still is! brants. He has been married to Anne Dunn,(Delta Zeta '72) for over 16 years. They are proud parents of two Ed Hofmann '69: Is finally: Happily married, getting tion and Benefits for Fisher Controls International, Inc. of Marshalltown. He was recently elected to the board of trustees of the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Cen ter. To celebrate his 20th anniversary of graduating from high school, he started a scholarship. Funding is ob children: Olivia, and Kyle. paid to write, not smoking,and anxious to know the whereabouts of bros. Greg Petkus,Kurt Wandrey,Tracy Shawn W.Rouse '87 has recently moved to the Chicago area. Because of the move he will no longer be able to serve on the Board of Chapter Advisors. We would like to thank "Leppy" for his past efforts, and would like to wish him the best in his new home. Smith, Phil Thill, Bill Lounsbury, Ed Fredericks, Russ Diamante and George Ray. Favorite FIJI story: The Boone Country Sheriff's Posse's raid of Grass Skirt, 1967, during which none took them seriously, and their pride was saved by Brother Ray's convincing them that they were trying to break up the wrong party in the first place! Best wishes to Jordan L. Larson,Jr.'47 on his retirement from ISU on July 31. Jordan has been a longtime member of the Mechanical Engineering faculty as a Professor. We recently found out that he is playing a lot of golf these days. Charles B. Hanssen '50: Retired after working 35 years for Chrysler. Favorite FIJI story: When they took/ordan Larson out into the "Boone" docks for his senior ride, he beat everyone back to the fraternity house. \r\nThe Alpha Iota Association of Phi Gamma Delta Invites You and Your Guests to an Open House and Buffet at 325 Ash Avenue for Homecoming 1990 Saturday, October 6, 1990 10 a.m. thrti^Yp.m.* V ..MMlf • ~ * I I *if game time changes, we will begin 3 hours before kickoff. Phi Gamma Delta 325 Ash Avenue Ames, Iowa 50010 9000Z34D CHAPTER RHO ALPHA 202 CHURCH STREET BLACK.SBURG VA ^ °°°° gamma DELTA —