❖ The Illinois Fiji Spring 1991 Chi iota of Phi Gamma Deita University of Illinois The Graduate News Publication The Perseverance of Persistence bers Dear Brothers; I'd like to take this oppor tunity to bring ail of you up- during gratitude. Chapter. I'm pleased to report that since my last letter to you, the Chapter has continued the rebuilding Trustee process, both from a financial last two them that you express your to-date as to the status of the and intemal perspective. Specifically, the under graduates have continued to the years, and I hope if you have the opportunity to speak with Chris Moyer, the in charge of the physical plant and academics has done a particularly out standing job lately, especially with a task as unpleasant as overseeing repairs and dealing with compliance with House with quality pledges building codes, etc. With Chris' help, the House G.P.A. has steadily risen to the "all and new initiates, and we expect to have more than 50 university average" (with many engineering majors), members living in the House by the Fall 1991 semester. Our undergraduates continue to meet our expectations with respect to academics, and we posrtive bathroom build the numbers in involvement the in university activities, acting in a responsible manner, and avoiding what has become known as major "incidents" We have recently focussed upon continued progress towards our stated goals made in February 1989, including retiring old debt and tackling the structural and needed capital improvements at the House. Icannot overly stress the hours of work that have been put in by the Trustees and Board Mem have taken on me with respect donations and any feel appropriate, and I assure you that same will be earmarked for capital improvements. I invite you to contact me or any other member of the Trustees or House Coqx)ration should you have any questions, and we would be happy to personally bring you up-to-date. I can be reached at my office at (708) 653-8000, Qt home (708) 337-6919. Very truly yours, Patrick C. Keeley a number of physical plant projects, with several more to be completed, including re work on the to you President, House Corporation Phi Gamma Delta second floor certain tire- doors. THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE While the undergraduates have brought in the numbers April finds the brothers at to operate the House on a 401 once again doing our close to "break-even" basis, best future capital improvements to the House will require dollars donated by the alumni. Without sounding finishing the semester in like an old record, to the extent we have convinced you that the House has made to concentrate the midst of summeriike weather and the accom panying emergence you contact Steve Scott or of frisbees, softballs, and young ladies in shorts. the turnaround and deserves our support, I would ask that on Continued Page 2. \r\n>o -o The Illinois Fiji Published by Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois and Chi lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for its members and friends. We welcome all Big Ten's Indoor Triple Jump Championship was certainly Phi Gamma President Message Cont'd Hopefully, trend the in house upward Grade Champaign, IL 61820 Point Average will con tinue despite these dis tractions coupled with the fact that Spring boasted the most tightly packed and well organized social calendars in memory, 1217) 384-9348 thanks news from alumni. Please send your news and address changes to the Chapter House: 401 East John Street House Corporation President: Patrick Keeley '74 Treasurer: Steve Scott '77 Secretary Tom Jump '79 Board of Directors Fred Ballantine '51 James L. Russel '61 Jim Purcell '54 to our. social Membership has seen a marked increase this semester with seventeen fine young gentlemen donning the white star of pledgeship. This, coupled with the graduation of only six brothers, leaves us v*/ith the highest in-house membership for the up coming fall since the years activities is also booming, with the induction of Craig WItsoe '91 to the Interfra- zation of 1989. temity Councii;s Executive an organized committee Board. system and concretization of Chapter goals were fa cilitated by the January visit of Barry Bell, the Intemational Cahpter's di Bennet In addition, Steve '91 and Mike Phelps '93 end their terms Jim Amold '85 as Judicial Board Repre sentative and Student Senator, respectively. Tom Hickey '76 ment. chairmen Kevin Young '93 and Michael Phelps '93. More importantly, house participation in- campus Gordon Leach '53 Penn Nelson '57 Bud Cavette '48 Delta's most impressive individual accomplish previous to the reorgani On the administrative level, the establishment of rector of redevelopment. Fijis were also well rep Frequent contact with the resented in sports activi Board of Trustees also Board of Trustees Charles leuter '83 Todd Dawson '59 ties, with over a dozen in tramural teams competing. Individually, Bob Verr '94 has kept the Chapter on a course of steady ioi- Bill Goldstein '66 boxed in Fight Night, Dan nancial stability. Chris Moyer "62 Lee '90 lent his veteran In closing, I cordially in Ted Woemer '83 expertise to the Rugby Champ Davis '62 Team, and Martin Black, vite each of you to our alumni weekend, which is Aaron Mobarak, and Steve Bauer, all from the described elsewhere in this publication. 1arn con class of '92, participated on the varsity level. fident that you v\/ill be pleasantly suprised with Marty's mighty bat has led to his spending more time catching for the baseball the changes that have oc curred, and am looking forward to meeting each of team, you. Dennis Kapral '73 Undergraduate Officers President: Kevin Campbell '92 Treasurer: Douglas Hayden '93 Recording Secretary: Demetrio Garza '93 Corresponding Secretary: Patrick Brennan '93 Historian: Robert Smith '93 while Steve's im proved performance in spring football scrimmages bodes well for the fall. Aaron's capturing of the provement as we near fi Fraternally Yours, Kevin M. Campbell '92 Chapter President perge! \r\nRUSH REPORT As new jumped the we active chapter with both feet as the newly designated Rush Chairmen. Both formal and informal rush were new experiences for us from however, cabinet the other end, the faith invested in the us gave us the confidence we needed to pull it off. We had a great deal of assistance from the elder members of the house, and leamed a great deal as well. formal On the day of rush, Pasquale, tire Chapter. denbender. Bob It was very impressive to see all of the initiates, into participation from the en we saw an ovenwhelming display of brothers up and ready early Saturday and Sun day momings. There's nothing like a rush activity to unify a house, and the brotherhood we all felt Lou Michael Neely, Kurt Bo- and Dave Mishel. Spnng informal rush is coming soon and also some summer rush programs including a Cubs game at Wrigley Field. We look proved to be the basis of a forward to a great fall Hell of a good weekend. Spring rush went better than we ever expected. ciate any suggestions or We exceeded our goals, pledge class, and appre names of possible pledges you might have. and ended up with seven teen promising pledges: Dave Chowanec, Edward Cadavid, Scott. Reves, Tim Holderer, Brett Camden, Ryann Griesser, Haroldo McCamy, Colin McHugh '94 Matthew Raue '94 Eric Derek Parish, Olave, A.J. (bii: - Reunion! Assembled above are Brothers from the classes of Sonesta Village Resort in Orlando. See the accompanying story on the following page. \r\nNot For College Days Alone... by William J. Carmichael, 1942 On November 2 and 3, 1990, a reunion of classes of 1938-1947 took place at the Sonesta Village Resort in Orlando, Florida. 37 Fijis and wives (a total of 70 persons) assembled from Galifomia to Connecticut, from Canada to Texas, in a glorious re union'. In addition to golf and tennis, the main events were a Friday night Vanquet at the Sonesta Village Resurt (with presenta tion of Golden Owl or Silver Owl certificates from Phi Gamma Delta headquarters, and comments by each Brother by classes), 3nd a Saturday night buffet supper at the Likewise, of some 3,00 University of lliinois members of the University of Illinois Foundation Fratemity songs). A 16-page compendium of fratemity, col lege, and other songs were all sung while we were in school at the University of Illi nois was distributed as a reminder and souvenir of the occasion. All but three of the graduate Brothers in attendance were initiated at the University of Illinois chapter; the others (two from Al pha Deuteron at Illinois Wesleyan and one from the University of Colorado) were active and wives are members- more than 1% of all contributors. 8 of them were at our re union! The editors of the Illinois Fiji are grateful to brother Carmichael for his contribution to this issue, and encourage any other mes sages of note from the alumni. ADAM WAS THE FIRST MAN Adam was the first man the Fijis ever pledged; Samson was the strongest that ever wore the badge, Socrates the wisest but then he had some fun If Julius Ceaser comes to life we'll pledge the son-of-a-gun Old Man Noah took a sail on his Fiji honeymoon; Antony and Cleopatra playedto a jazzy Fiji tune. Brutus fell upon his sword - we couldn't get him by, And the only other order then was King Arthur's knights were brave and bold -they came from near ana at Chi lota during undergraduate or law school. The class of 1942 were the non-paying hosts, with arrangements for the event made by Bill Carmichael. 1943 hosts the next reunion! It is interesting that four sets of real broth ers attended: Walt and Gordy Benson, Fred and Bob Vance, Jim and Bob Beam, and Jack and Dale (Buv) Leifheit. Currently, the Chi lota is #10 in the num ber of graduates supporting the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation for 1989-90, with 80 Brothers contributing. COUNCIL ($10,000 or greater contribution, 32 Fijis Citrus Club in downtown Oriando (strictly social, with dining, dancing, and singing of PRESIDENTS far, . They were guidedto their victories by the light of Delta's Star. Sir Galahad went on a search to find the Holy Grail, 'Twas Hell Week in the Fiji courthe knew he couldn't fail. So when you come to college just take a look around; You'll find Phi Gamma Delta is the best that can be found. And if the Fates are kind to you we'll take you by the hand. And open up the portals of dear old Fijiland. \r\ngionaire. 'get of sire' last Octo William A. Arm strong (1954) Spent almost 30 years with "^^"^^flcclamation, a ber, 1989" Eric Lawrence Bach raised four (1966) "Got married again (after 13 years sons and a daughter. Have two grandkids. of divorced/single life) in May 1990 to Cyn For recreation i boat thia Tothevoh. She is on the Ohio River. with an Rodney 8. Bond (1966) His Personal corporation (R.S. Bond, Inc.) provides firm and recently fin financial and man agement consulting sity." for high tech, small, Caniglia (1985) and "Was married to the GE and medium sized companies. Charles A. Brown, Jr. (1952) President, Summerhomes, Inc. Wife "C, More" and 3 sons, ages between accounting cations degree at Illi State Univer Kenneth Paul former, Antionette Sperelakis (Illinois Alpha Gamma Delta class of 1985) on November 25, 1989. Antionette is a physi 10 and 35... Jet skis, cian boats, motorcycles, sonic Medical Center not bad for a in Chicago." R. Kingsland etc... guy about to cash at Illinois Ma Coombs (1987) IRA's! •/ Robert W. (1936) Retired Booth in "Recently married to Julie Adier, Pi Sadley Wvid (1950) lofe; Ho"Oa and f^y Wife, Sh'"®y; 1 have two children and two grandchil dren We be S'to hearwould from any ished her Communi nois Stew Phi, fcomemethisbrothers who way. Albert deVarennes, Jr. (1932) "Greetings from California Dev,'36, who wasfrom T for several years m the 33-34-35 PostDepression years and member of the Fiji Alumni Board until the WWII years. I see or talk to Ed Boynton (class of 1935), now living in Riverside, California, and also Irv Seely, 1983 as vice presi sister of Tom Adier, dent-law class of 1935, now California." of Naristar Intemational Corp. Chi lota '88.5 class." Daniel Alden Damon (formerly Intemational (1956) "Homecoming Harvester Company) 1989- Thomas 1957, 1958, and 1959 Fijis with a few j. Wesley Dillon (1981) "Recently opened Game Fair additional from '56'62 was declared a gentleman's Outdoor Carl Bunting (1948) "Mary and 1 now have seven llamas. Two Reunion of pregnant females, one champion female to be bred next spring great success with 35 and Castle Lodge. brothers and wives in living in Lafayette, Ltd. in Nashville- a Shoppe featuring high grade and col Fair hanced by the addi tional of a couple daughters, a niece, a 1988) will had his first son, and a visit from lectable sporting firearms and fine out door clothing." John W. Duff (1939) "We are anxious to hear from other Illi nois Fijis who winter our old in South Florida to a new male baby. The herd sire, Chaussee (Reserve Grand Champion of Illinois State attendance at Jumers festivities were The en Purple Le- \r\n/' add to our fine winter reunion group." James H. Felt (1940) "I retired six years ago after 21 years as a judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County and am currently en joying retirement. Robert T. Fischer (1956) "1 am cur rently the Purple Le gionnaire for the Al pha Omicron chapter, University of Akron,' Akron, Ohio." Dennis R. pox 0958) "My son, Jon, 3 Fiji at Indiana University, class of 1991." P- Craig Gillespey 0960) Regional Sales Manager, Ar gon Medical Group. Two sons graduated from the University of Texas. pyde S. Hale (1939) 'l^on Tom is an M.D., P ^•M.D (chemistry).^ Daughter Freda is a manager in market ing. Havo ten grand children (oldest 21, youngest 3). oldest Two grand daughters are varsity cheerleaders at Uni versity of Missouri." Bradley D. Hanson (1972) "Recently promoted to Area technical Manager [National Semicon ductor] after being named 'Field Appli cation Engineer of the Year" at last took place at the year's sales meeting Royal held in Hawaii. wealth G. Richard (Dick) Hess (1925)"Still en London. joying ognized at that time for their support of California. Glorious year roundwith beach, desert and mountains, all within minutes. Will Common Society in One other U.S. citizen was rec World Scouting. The reunion in 1985 and total number of Fel lows worldwide is now about 650. John W. Meara the Pig Dinner. What (1966) "John William Memories! Hobbies: Meara 111 was bom on gardening, comput never forget my 60th October 12, 1989. ers, and scooters." John III is my 0. (1967) "Working as a enth child. My two oldest sons are in fee-based financial college- John Bradley planner and portfolio manager in Atlanta, Georgia. Have five at Miami University and Brian William at SMU. Dad, John William Meara Sr. was also a Fiji." Thomas Andrew Scott Houser children, enjoy little league baseball." Melvin F. Jager (1958) Author of Trade Secrets published by Law, Markellos "Dino" is employed DuPont being a part-time stu Dino dent, tutoring college students in French, volunteering at (1989) currently at Co., facturing Nickell (1942) "Busier than ever with Clark Boardman, NY. Constantlne sev the manu X-ray screens and, as far as we know, staying out of trouble. Kenneth Leighton Means (1937) On Springfield's Memo rial Medical Center, Church activities, traveling, two grandsons-and the social life is killing me. AL- ways great to see the brothers." Carl W. Ostrand March 12, 1989, His (1954) "My home is in Majesty, Karl Gustaf, New Orleans and my business is on Wall Street. Spend every King of Sweden, pre sented Means ments Brother with docu recognizing him as a Fellow in the Baden-Powell Soci ety. The ceremony weekend commut ing." John M. Petit (1954) "My wife (Betty) and I have been in Maine \r\nfor the past 22 years. ters- My son is 24 (John J.) and my daughter Delt, Stanford 1989, Anne is 27. I have been electee Presi dent of the council of Grad. Problems in Communication Sci ences and Disorders (1989-91) and serve as the Program Director for The Un- dergrad and Grad program in communi cation disorders at Melinda, Roxanne, Tri Kappa Kappa Gamma, Ore gon 1991. Allen P. (1940) Stults Allen and Betty Stults recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with their four chil dren and spouses at Jasper, Alberta, Turner (1925) "Dot (Dorothy, spent 6 weeks in England as part of a moved to Colorado in Dec. 1988, after 48 James A. Plack (1969) Pub lic/Community volvements: In Bay Area Business Lead ership Task Force, Health Insurance As sociation of America, Education Sub committee. Roy J. Robinson (1972) Director- Delta Gamma) years in the Kansas City Area. It is a lovely retirement center facing Cheyenne Mountain and Pikes (Cheyenne Jnce defense per sonal injury litigation." The Illinois Fiji Topes Yoeh^l enjoyed hearing about fellow alumni. What have you be^ doing lately? encourage you let us know. pig^inner Canada. Gilbert H. the University of Maine. We recently Sabbatical Leave. seven attorneys. i specialize m msur Peak PLace), and "The Broadmoor" Resort is nearby. Robert M. Vance, Sr. (1937) President, Desert Ventures. "Desert Ventures is a The Moms Pig Dinner will be held on Satur day, April 27 at the house. Our guest speaker will be William Lee Riley, the Dean of Students at the university. Dean Riley Graduated from Illinois State Univer sity, and received his Masters at Missouri. Today, he has a PhD. Also, Dean Riley has just iniated into the annals of Phi Gamma Delta, and will be real estate develop ment and manage speaking on that subject and others. Saturday (Kyle) and four years ment firm in Tuscon. [I] also function as a non-stipendiary cler gyman in the Episco old (Drew Anne). James B. Ruyle pal Church at St. Phillips-in-the-Hills, (1957) Attomey prac ticing labor and em ployment law repre senting management. Tuscon." Marketing, J.L. Clark, Inc. "Married for 12 years last December. My Two children are now 8 years old University of "In School- Johnson and Sylvian 1965. Wife- Joanne, gan, 1964. (1973) Van Michi Law Omega, Ness Beeson November, 1988, I formed the law firm of gan Chi Paul Michi Daugh with three other at torneys. We have now expanded to The Golf Outing will begin at 10 am on morning, and tee times will be registered at the house on Friday and Saturday. Achart will be posted at the door, and tee times will be assigned on a first-come, served basis. In addition, we will have pool and basketball toumaments. \r\n/ 5^- amwrn. njl ISLAND^r^ SEPTEMBER 2, T989: f GOOD TIMES YEAR ROUND: with all of these Improvements taking place and everything, we thought we'd Itake this time to let you know that Fijis still know how to enjoy themselves. \r\n1989 22 Sf a ie iv, os ET UP \r\n \r\nWe're Looking For Outstanding Young Men To Uphold The Fine Tradition of Phi Gamma Delta, We Would Appreciate Your Help. 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