Grad R Newsletter November 25,1991 Dear Brothers, First of all, Happy Thanksgiving. I hope everyone is safe and joyous over this special holiday (and I hope nobody lost too much money betting on football-as you know, Christmas is just around the corner!) We've just completed our final exams for Quarter Number One here at the ole Rose Poly. During the past few months, we've had a few good happenings. To name a few; 1) Under the direction of senior Brian Sullivan, the whole chapter got out to meet the freshmen, psyched by the motto, "Proud to be a Fiji and excitedabout rush!" Thanks to Sully, we took a BIG, BIG class of 28 pledges at the end of October! 2) We went (almost) UNDEFEATED in fall intramurals. 3) We had another awesome homecoming. Although the football game's outcome (a resounding loss for the Engineers) threatened to dampen everyone's enjoyment more than the on again/off again foul, COLD, crummy weather did, everyone had a good time. Three cheers for cold & congealed barbecue!! (I never knew BBO could look so pink! Hmmm!?) For those of you who must have got lost on the way to Terre Haute (because we certainly didn't see you here!), you missed a special treat. Straight from the icy Qords of the Yukon, Mike Krieber and his wife Pam brought fresh Alaskan salmon for a tremendous grilled fish extravaganza after the game. Fraternally, Jonathan Drew Graduate Relations Co-Chairman Perge! \r\nN0V27 199t **RETREAT NEWS** ftAfmiv pm ciwiA mjA The annual pledge retreat will be held on December 7 at (you guessed it) Merom, IN, If you're interested in coming and you don't know the way, call the Fiji house during the first week in December for directions. The tentative schedule is: 9:00-10:00 Arrival 12:00 1:00 2:00 House Carp meeting BCA meeting Pledge-Activefootball game 5:00 Dinner 6:00-10:00 Pledging ceremony & discussions 10:30-??? POKER!!!!! Note: This schedule is tentative. Times ofmeetings may change, therefore, BCA and House Corp members should check withyour respective officers to verify times. The more graduates we can get to retreat, the better, because it makes for a more enriching, fulfilling, and exciting weekend for our new brothers!! Please come to meet all 28 of our super pledges! IMPORTANT: Don't forget your poker money! PURPLE GARTER '92 This year PG has been moved to French Lick Resort in French Lick, IN. The undergraduate chapter would like to extend an invitation to all graduates and their families. PG will be held Saturday, March 28,1992. Approximate cost will be $75-$85 per couple. This includes a double-occupancy room, dinner, and breakfast Sunday morning. In addition, you will have access to the resort's two pools, sauna, and weight room. With some additional cost, the resort also offers: and 18-hole golf course, tennis, bowling, and horseback riding. We'd really like to encourage graduates to attend with their families-the resort offers plenty to do! More complete information and a request for RSVP will be included in the next Graduate Newsletter. -Jeff Rafter (ME '93)