* 8th Pig Dinner Well Attended * Chapter Wins International Publication Awards * Tech and Chapter House Each Get New Library \r\nFrom the Pre Hello again brothers: | must be with a “thanks” to you, the gradu my last letter, | told you of the chapte. plan to increase the involvement of the Board of Chapter Advisors (BCA). One graduate was to be placed in an advertisement position over each of the chapter's thirteen committees. Because of YOUR interest and support, this goal was completed in one quarter. This development can only lead to more continuity in our committees’ goals and end the process of “reinventing the wheel” every year. The most immediate results of this kind of graduate involvement can be Volume 9 No. 1 The Golden Eagle Fiji is published quarterly by the Theta Tau Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Detta for its members, both graduate and undergraduate, family and friends. Chapter Officers - 1987 President - Bill Scott '87 Treasurer - Don Marsee '87 Recording Secretary - Paul Gannoe ’87 Corresponding Secretary - Allen Ward ’87 Historian - Chuck Minor '87 Board of Chapter Advisers 1987-88 Todd Arrants '84 Hal Balthrop 84 Russ Bradley ’81 John Brummett 84 Kerwin Fulton '85 Martin Hunt ’85. Mike Macindoe '84 David Olive ’85 Randy Wilmore '82 Purple Legionnaire - Lee Wray ’81 Tech Filis, inc. Board of Directors 1987-88 President - David Olive '85 Vice President for Paste yours we _ improvement of the Golden Eagle Fijr.- With this type of help on every chapter committee, we shall improve and remain strong in all areas. Also, a large thank-you to all those who took the time to come back to Pig Dinner. Undergrads and graduates alike judged it one of the best ever. Now, news from the chapter. Spring Quarter: Our intramural sports effort peaked in the spring as we captured the IFC softball and golf championships. This boosted Phi Gam from 7th to 3rd in a close race for the All-Sports Trophy. We also won the “Fraternity of the Year” plaque for the second time in the four years of the award. Because Fiji Island was after these events, our annual spring party was a time of celebration as well as fun and relaxation. Summer: The highlight of the summer, by far, was Fiji Academy. Theta Tau (which sent ten delegates to the convention) garnished these awards: ° Coon Plaque - Best Chapter Publication * Coulter Cup Runner-Up - Outstanding Graduate Service to the Chapter (David Olive '85) * 7th Year Academic Achievement (out of a possible 7 years) * 3rd Year Proficiency Award (out of a possible 3 years) ‘and were miornnraive ano emgnrening. ~ The most fun we had during Academy, however, was going out-on-the-town with other Brothers from our section. Even though our respective schools and chapters are different, it was great to discover how much we, as brothers, had in common. Fall Quarter: The Fall has begun with the second annual graduate workday, and projects completed include a revitalization of the TV room and the upstairs bathroom. This graduate activity has been a great help to the chapter the past two years as we have prepared for Fall Rush. Speaking of Fall Rush, it will be over when you receive this letter, but | can tell you that we are more prepared than ever for Rush Week. Our rush brochure was received by all male freshmen (1,000 were sent) and we have already had twenty reply cards returned. Homecoming: We are hoping that the success of Pig Dinner will carry over to Homecoming this Fall. Of course, the success of Homecoming depends on the graduate support; that's what made Pig Dinner great. | invite you to come back to Theta Tau whenever you can to see the chapter's new library, to see the Coon Plaque, and to relive the brotherhood that binds us all. Fraternally, Bill Scott ’88 Chapter President Perge’ \r\nTFI Finalizes Plans On July 18, the Board of Directors of TFI met in Cookeville and finalized house improvements for the fall. These improvements and renovations were carried out at Graduate Work Weekend on August 29-30, and during the Chapter’s Work Week September 8-11, prior to dorms opening. The major change made in the house was the conversion of the downstairs bedroom into a Library/Office. The primary focus of the room will be on Chapter scholarship, but it will also be used as an office and conference room. Also there will be a bed for the Field Secretary, Section Chief, or Graduate Brothers. The room will also provide greater security for important Chapter archives. Other improvements include new furniture for the TV room; complete redecorating of the upstairs hall and bathroom; adding a door between the trophy room and the hallway, and adding locks to the doors for security; completely new locks for all doors and windows; and new wallpaper for the trophy room. Thanks to all those who have made pledges for the 87-88 year. So far our total pledges have reached $2,000 — from only 16 grads. Where are you other 90? Remember part of the money goes to help pay for the Golden Eagle Fiji. Contact Randy Wilmore if you would like to make a donation. Board of Chapter Advisers The 1987-88 Board of Chapter Advisers, with the committees they will advise, is as follows: Todd Arrants = — Rush Russ Bradley — Finance John Brummett — Publications Hal Balthrop © — Campus Activities Kerwin Fulton +— Service, Quality of Life Martin Hunt — Scholarship Mike MacIndoe — Public Relations, Social David Olive — Pledge Education Randy Wilmore — Graduate Relations The BCA met on the weekend of August 29, during Graduate Work Weekend to organize for the coming year. The advisers are currently communicating with their respective chairman to plan activities and programs for winter and spring 1988. Any ideas you have in relation to a specific area should be forwarded directly to that committee’s adviser. Coon Plaque: Chapter Wins Award The Fiji Academy at Ohio State University, August 2-6, was a great success as always. A new feature this year was the first Graduate Leadership Institute, a day long workshop for Section Chiefs, PLs, BCAs, and House Corp. officers. The featured speaker for the Model Norris Pig Dinner was Joseph R. “Bob” Kerrey (Nebraska '65), former Governor of Nebraska. The Archons have adopted a law which prohibits the use of the “Fiji Man” in connection with the Fraternity. Recently one of our northern chapters received weeks of negative publicity from the major television stations and newspapers across their state and across the nation because they used the Fiji Man on publicity for Fiji Island. The Theta Tau Chapter had already taken steps last year to limit the use of the emblem, and will now completely ban its use. Keeping the “Fiji Man” is not worth the continued offense it causes some Polynesians, Orientals, and Blacks — including some of our Brothers. The 1988 Ekklesia will be held in Denver, August 10-14. Remember wives and children can attend and will have special activities planned for them during the business sessions. The Host Committee will also be lining up special vacation packages for those who wish to come a few days early or stay a few days late. Any of you who have been to an Ekklesia know it will be worth the trip. Throw in the Rockies — and it’s a chance you just can’t miss. 1986-87 International Awards given at the Fiji Academy: Cheney (Best Chapter) — Indiana University Jordon (Best Scholarship) — University of Kansas Baker (Best social service) — University of Washington Zerman (Extracurricular Activities) — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Brightman (Graduate relations) — Indiana University Coon (Chapter publication) — Tennessee Tech University Condon (Most improved chapter) — Washington and Lee Owen (Most improved scholarship) — Oregon State University \r\nCover Story: PIG DINNER DIARY Friday, May 1 Noon I've taken off work early to go home and get ready for the weekend in Cookeville. Do | really even want to go? | wonder how many people | will even know. The last time | was at the Chapter house was Pig Dinner two years ago. And that was before they got the new house. | don’t know .. . | told Randy and David | would be there. And | would love to see Hal, and Rex. And of course Jeff and Dan and Tim. Gosh, it's been a long time since I've talked to some of those guys. Man, the good times we used to have . .. | remember when Todd and Carter... 6:00 p.m. “Tennessee Tech University, Burgess Falls Road, Next Exit.” | can remember when that sign used to signal that | was almost “home.” Home .. . Home for almost five years of my life. Five very good years. 7:30 p.m, Okay, the new house is on Peachtree and one block over from Kappa Sig. | wonder if they still have those Halloween water balloon fights? There itis. Looks pretty nice. Definitely bigger than 421 North Walnut. Well, lets go inside. 11:00 p.m. Man | can't believe I’ve been here over three hours. And | don’t think I've stopped running my mouth yet. Hal and Macindoe haven't changed a bit. Well, slightly calmer, but still a blast. Of course, Lee’s here keeping the undergrads on their best behavior. The Chapter is really organized. A registration table, grad directory information for us to correct, a registration packet which has the weekend schedule, an update on the Chapter, and a report from Tech Fijis Inc. Impressive. Saturday, May 2 9:30 a.m. Time to tee off at the Country Club. | think they said we have 36 brothers playing in the annual Pig Dinner Scramble. | just hope Martin doesn’t decide to play bump cars with his cart. The day is absolutely beautiful. | met Phil Wallace ’88, Pig Dinner Chairman. He's got a fantastic show underway. Good job Phil. 3:00 p.m. Back to the house. | like this volleyball court idea. | can’t believe all the grads | haven't seen since graduation. Jonathan is here. And Robbie is still one of the nicest guys around. And now he owns a BMW. Drew Sowell is here. And Daniel Ray. Kermick. Hamrick. The Depot Alumni. Wilmore. Carl Martin. And he's been on time for everything. 4:00 p.m. Annual meeting of Tech Fijis Inc. Seems like they have the house finances under control. Randy's fund raising drive is very ambitious. But then Randy's ideas always are. And they always succeed. | need to remember to make my pledge to help support the various programs of the Chapter — scholarships, rush, newsletter, house purchase fund. 5:45 p.m. Dinner at the Holidome. Is this place really in Cookeville? | like the way they have assigned tables with placecards. Four grads and four undergrads at each table. 6:00 p.m. Look at all the grads who have shown up since golf. Ken Lynn and Kell. And, you've got to be kidding, Matt Graves. And Rex. And Joel and DO. And | am really enjoying talking to the undergrads. These men are very impressive. 6:15 p.m. Jonathan's reading of a letter from Corey really meant a great deal. Corey hasn’t been back to the Chapter in years and yet he took the time to write and say how much Phi Gamma Delta meant to him. 7:00 p.m. Dinner was well worth the money with the “all you can eat” buffet. Now on to the program... You mean they still give the snake award? And this new “Most abused by a KD” Award is fantastic. They could start a Hall of Fame for all the Brothers who should have won that award. Bill Scott gives a report on the state of the Chapter. Randy outlines the fund raising program for the next year and hands out the pledge cards. And now awards... Hal Balthrop ’84 receives the Jack Lepp award. To the left of the podium is Archon Secretary Peter Clauss. \r\n Wilkinson Award Nominee Scott Patrick ’87, Knoxville Phi Gamma Delta is... Leadership Allen Ward ’87, McMinnville Scholarship Barry Bell ’89, Middleton Dedication Phil Wallace ’88, Pulaski Brotherhood Bennett Jared '87, Buffalo Valley Sportsmanship Chuck Minor '88, Franklin Jack Lepp Award for Outstanding Graduate Hal Balthrop 84 Best Pledge Fall 86 Richard Holt '90, Pulaski Winter ’87 Tim Hobbs ’90, Kingsport 8:00 p.m. Peter Clauss, Archon Secretary, is the featured speaker. Very impressive credentials. A Philadelphia lawyer. And the message he brings about International is very important. | hope the undergrads are listening to the thoughts and ideas he is conveying. But I'm finding it hard for me to listen . . . looking around at old friends . . . at young men who have replaced us... carrying on the Theta Tau Phi Gam tradition. Soon-to-be graduate (Fall ’87) Allen Ward enjoys the company of Sweetheart Michelle Boswell. 9:00 p.m. Dinner is over. Some of the grads are on their way out of Cookeville. We say goodbye and shake hands and say next time we can’t wait so long to get together again. | hate to say goodbye. 10:00 p.m. The house is packed for the after dinner party. And some grads have finally arrived. Kerwin and Brummett. And even Jane McMaster is here. I've been hearing stories from the undergrads that sound just like stories from my years here. All Sing . . . the Depot is still around ... games against the E’s and Phi Delts . . . being in control of the ASB ... Sororities getting mad because we are too secretive .. . long card games. Sunday, May 3 3:00 p.m. Today the sun is still shining. We had a nice Brothers only get together at the house this morning. And we’ve been playing volleyball since lunch. People are slowly beginning to leave. They say goodbye and then hang on to talk for just a few minutes more... A Fldl FANTASTIC weekend. And things seem so much the same. Yes, there are new names and faces. But they have the same goals, the same ideals. The same personalities . .. No, the house is not the same physical structure. But | haven't really noticed. Because the voices and the laughter and the smiles are still the same. | can see myself dancing in the front room At Pig Dinner 1987 Jonathan Allred * Todd Arrants * Hal Balthrop * Joel Beecham * Russ Bradley * Kent Browning * John Brummett * Bill Carman * Danny Dotson * Kerwin Fulton * Mark Griffith * Matt Graves * Greg Hamrick * Martin Hunt * Bennett Jared * Tommy Jones * Donald with the floor shaking in the old house just as clearly as if it were happening now. I'm not sure what's amazed me more. That old friends are still the same. Or that the new ones I've made this weekend are so much like us . . . | will make the effort to come back often . . . even when my graduate friends are not here .. . because it’s nice to remember. It's nice to come back. To see how much | learned during college. To see how far I've come. And even more importantly, to remember where | came from . .. Learning to work with others that | did not always agree with, or sometimes thought I didn’t even like. Completing a project that | never thought | would finish on time. And having friends who helped me get through it. Learning to trust and open myself up to others who were really just as scared about life as | was ... Well, almost home. And I’m glad. | don’t think | would want to be back in college again .. . But .. . well, it’s something | need to do very often. . . Homecoming and Pig Dinner at least... because those friends | shared those college years with mean too much to me to leave them out of my life... Thanks to all those at Pig Dinner . . . Grads and undergrads . . . who showed me that Phi Gamma Delta is really not for college days alone... Your Graduate Brother PERGE! Kermick * Mike Macindoe * Carl Martin * David Olive * Mike Price * Jeff Ralph * Daniel Ray * Ken Sapp * Mitch Simpson * Rob Simpson * Drew Sowell * Kell Stott * Rex Welch * Phil Whitehead * Randy Wilmore * Jay Wolverton * Lee Wray \r\nGRADUATE SPOTLIGHT Russ Bradley '81, 5369 Village Way, Nashville, TN 37211. Matt Graves ’82, 2110 N. Park Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37917. ‘Stan Hardaway °85, 108 Corbridge Court, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. Martin Hunt ’85, 1333 Candlewick, Knoxville, TN 37932. Eddie Johnson ’83, 172 Woodberry Dr., Athens, GA 30605. Mike Macindoe ’84, 7306 Cornwall Rd., Knoxville, TN 37931. Joel Parton 81, 5315 Shady Dell Tr., Knoxville, TN 37914. Jeff Strong '84, 407 W. Cliston, N. Augusta, SC 29841. Randy Wilmore '82, 2507 Tinnin Road, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. >,Phi Gam Wedding Bells ‘ Dennis Daniels ’87 and Cynthia Forkum will marry on Saturday, December 12, 1987. > Bennett Jared ’87 and Kristi Mattson August 21 eC g X,1987 - Cookeville, TN Tim McMains ’83 and Michelle Rene Meyer August 15, 1987 - Palm Beach, FL Jeff Ralph '86 and sweetheart Michelle Boswell will marry in the spring of '88. Charlie Scheffer '87 and Laura Ferguson will marry February 20, 1988. Mitch Simpson ’87 and Carol Townsend will be + as re) married on April 16. o Stork Visits a Kell 82 and Peggy Stott have a new son 3 7 § < born in April. n \r\n Bu n °86, Tim Smith "ba, Se Scott Patrick | Mitch Simpson "86, Ken _ Owen ’85 at Bic Brother-Little Brother fight. Paul Crowder ’85, Martin Hunt '85, Bill Carman ’85, Rob Simpson 83, Ri Wilmore "82, Greg | oe °84, Tim McMains 82 Todd Arrants ‘84, at 311902 Diamond Dive. and Kerwin Fulton '85 enjoying i pe Bie Bates 1 Bie On \r\n PURPLE PRIDE * 1986-87 Awards 1987 Fraternity of the Year 1987 Coon Plaque for Best Chapter Publication 7th year Award for Superior Academic Achievement 3rd vear MeCarks Ruiner for Chantar Proficiency villWikinson Award 4 TTU Eye-Catching Action September 12 Liberty at Tech Party at the House up for Most GD. September 15 a 18,&19 Pre-Rush Activities September 21 thru 24 Formal Rush Oops... We apologize for the following errors made in recent October 3 Graduate Tailgate Party issues of the Golden Eagle Fiji: Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Tech Kerri and Drew Sowell informed us at Pig Dinner that they October 10 Parents’ Day are not expecting a new baby. Drew did say however to let Youngstown at Tech him know when we hear that they are! That was Rob Simpson ’83 on the front page of the last October 24 Career Seminar sponsored by BCA and TFI issue and not Russ Bradley. Now which one do we Murray State at Tech apologize to? . Also, Steve Wilson '82 and Rob Simpson ’83 were omitted November 7 Homecoming from the 86-87 Tech Fijis Inc. (TF) contributors list. We November 21 Graduate Tailgate Party certainly appreciate their contributions and apologize for the MTSU at Tech delay in recognition. Non-Profit Phi Gamma Delta uss Ponace 527 Peachtree Avenue Permit #241 Cookeville, TN 38501 Cookeville, TN (615) 526-1251