f) (- 'i JAN 02 1980 '3L 5!iT»!ii#i^^'" CAUKuTaTS ■'^s^jir-'f.!' iiV 10 - lifJ^ iMi^i-'''" ' VOL. LXXXV, NO. 1 UNION COLLEGE, SCHENECTADY, N.Y. 12308 DECEMBER 1979 HOMECOMING '79 The weekend of October 19-21 marked the FIJI '79 homecoming which was a tremendous success for the Chi Chapter. About forty faithful brothers made the trip back to the Union campus including a large number from the '79 graduating class. The beer started flowing early on Thurs day, with the arrival of the first alumni brother, Jim "Crog" Monnat ('79). A few other alumni brothers made it back that evening including Steve Richards, Mike "Disco" Joyce, Mitch Blair, and "Jimmy D." Davis, all recent June gradu ates. So, needless to say, the partying started early. By Friday night, most of the brothers wetback, and as expected the house was in rare form. Betvve^ the beer pong, the drinking, and the late night Jack-in-tli*ftQx runs, everyone enjoyed a funfilled evening. After a short Chi Association meeting on Saturday it was time to head up to the homecoming football game which matched Union against Hobart. It was a beautiful, warm day and the hot rum-and-cider kept everyone in good spirits. Brother Carmen Saginario ('80), co-captain of the Union "Dutchmen" had the only interception of the game. Un fortunately, Union suffered a close defeat when Hobart Bob Scott '56 and Lou Joy '81 Frost (51), George Martin (52), and Jon Grabeck (68) just to name a few. Congratulations are much in order for Senior Brother John "Otto" Ottaviano and the rest of the homecoming committee for a fantastic weekend. Pete Conese PRESIDENT'S LETTER scored in the last seconds of the game. The highlight of the game, for the FIJIS, was during halftime when Phi Gamma Delta was presented with the Brown Cup. The Brown Cup is the award given for the most outstanding, all-around fraternity on campus. After the football game Fiji hosted a cocktail party and a delicious buffetdinner for all the alumni, past and present; and of course, the meal was prepared by the one and only, Josephine "Cookie" Mahoney, still going strong. Later that evening, Fiji's Annual Homecoming Band Party set the stage for a wild night of partying and dancing. Brother Bob Scott ('56) gets the award for the longest distance travelled to be at homecoming by making the 3000 mile journey from Newport Beach, California. Other faith ful brothers who appeared at the Fiji doors include Dave Hall (67), Paul Schneider (63), Wayne Billings (69), Wurren Homecoming '79 was a special, exciting weekend as can be attested to by any graduate who was in attendance. Thanks go to the Class of '79 which returned almost in entirety, and to the generosity of all the graduates for their support. The graduates who returned saw, to their unex pected surprise, and to the wild delight of the undergrad uates, the presentation of the Stephen P. Brown Cup to them as the outstanding fraternity on campus. This event set the spirit for the rest of the weekend. I would like to give a special note of appreciation to Bob Scott ('56) who has been living in California for the past 20 years and made it back to Homecoming for the first time since then. The Brown Cup is not the only award the chapter has been presented with this year. The chapter received honor able mention at FIJI Academy for the Orion H. Cheney \r\nPRESIDENT'S LETTER (Continued): Cup, presented to the chapter adjudged most efficient in the conduct of affairs as evidenced by scholarship, campus relations, and fraternity activities. Furthermore, the chapter also received honorable mention for the Coon Plaque, best chapter publication; and the Jordan Bowl, best comparative scholarship in the fraternity. It is important to note that Chi was the only chapter in the Atlantic and New England States Regions to get such recognition for effort and ac complishment. Special thanks go to Mark Hockman ('79) for his efforts in the compilation of reports, and praise for their fine work to the recent editors of Chi Tama, Jim Duval ('80), Harry Adamakos ('81), and Jeff Ince ('82). On the local level, the house was presented with a recog nition plaque for our continued efforts and support for the benefit of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. The house was also honored at a dinner held by the American Cancer Society for our fundraising efforts through last year's Marathon Basketball Game. Needless to say what we have accomplished over the last year and this fall has not been done without the hard work so much to offer, they are also doing a fair share of social izing and partying. The group of twenty or so students from Union go out almost every night together. Dan has led the group through several nights of exhilarating dancing in some of Italy's finest discos. Jimmy D. is living and studying at the American Univer sity in Washington, D.C. He only has classes one day a week, and the other four work days he spends working for the Washington Bureau of the Chicago Sun-Times. He has already written a few stories and is presently working on a few more interesting topics. He has also spent a good deal of time seeing the many sights of our nation's capital and has even had occasion to return to the Union Phi Gamma House for Casino Night and Homecoming. Jim is not going to be with us next term as he will be going up into the frozen northland to report on the 1980 Olympics. Neil Rosenbaum, Dave Handler, Ken Clayton, and Jeff Walber will also be away next term as Neil and Dave will be in Israel and Ken and Jeff will be in Washington, D.C. and Aspen, Colorado respectively. The brothers would like to wish them all luck in their endeavors abroad. and persistence of the brothers. Working with Chi Associa tion, we are going to channel some of our energies toward making this year's Pig Dinner an exceptional one; Pig Dinner will be April 26. This year we will be honoring the reunion of those classes which graduated in a year ending in either 0 or 5. We will be urging the brothers of these years, particularly, to attend. Any brother with an interest in acting as a class agent is more than encouraged to let us know. As myself and the other members of the senior class look towards graduation we are faced with the ultimate realization that we, too, will soon join the graduate ranks of Phi Gamma Delta. Recognizing the benefits that a strong, interested graduate association can lend to the undergrad uate chapter we can only hope that we are now laying the path to this goal in the right direction. This Pig Dinner we hope that many of you will share the hospitality that a strong, well-respected and admired house can offer her graduate brothers. I wish you and your family the^fcl%ypest during the up coming Holiday Season. Fraternally, Rick Gagliano Pergel FIJI ACADEMY 1979 This past summer, the 16th FIJI ACADEMY was held in Bloomington, Indiana on the lovely campus of Indiana Uni versity. Chi Chapter delegates were: historian, John Barbogallo ('81), Bob Brewster ('82), Seth Mendelowitz ('82) and Dave McElhanney ('82). Following a commencement dinner ceremony for the Phi Gamma Delta delegates and archons, the brothers underwent a day and a half of leadership training under the instruction of Robert T. "Sonny" Davis, (Texas '52). Various classes attended during the training period included: Rush, Grad uate Relations, Pledge Education and Career Planning as well as seminars on Hazing and Alcohol Awareness. Tuesday night, after a full day of picnicking and athletic activities, a model initiation was presented by a selected group of under graduate brothers. The evenings were a time to get to know other Fijis and to share songs and experiences with one another. The Chi Delegates also got the chance to meet with their new Field Secretary, William G. "Chip" McClimanas Jr. (Western Michigan '79) and the new Section Chief, Robert W. Marshall 111 (Rhode Island '78). FIJIS AROUND THE WORLD This term, three brothers are taking their term of studies away from Union College. Brothers Jim Fisher and Danny Cuozzo are studying abroad in Italy and Jim Davis is study ing and working in Washington, D.C. Fisher and Cuozzo de cided to leave for Europe three weeks before classes began so that they could visit some of the tremendous sights in other parts of the continent. They are both presently tak ing a full three course trimester load; second level Italian, and two Italian culture courses. But, as Firenze, Italy has At the Award Ceremonies, the Chi Chapter fared quite well. The Chapter was acknowledged in three of the major presentations: the Cook Plaque for best Chapter Publica tion, the Jordan Bowl for Achievement in Scholarship, and the Cheney Efficiency Cup for excellence in Scholarship, Fraternal Relationships, and Extra-Curricular Activities. The Chi Chapter was also recognized for surpassing the all-male scholastic average for the third year in a row. The Academy proved to be a very rewarding experience for the four chapter delegates and it is hoped that they can share the value of their experiences with the rest of the brotherhood. \r\nALUMNI INFORMATION 1972 — MICHAEL McCARTHY is a senior coastal engineer and deputy department manager of Frederic R. Harris, Inc. in Lake Success, N.Y. 1934 — D. EVERETT BLISS, retired as district superin tendent of schools in Oneida (N.Y.) County, writes that he enjoys his many hobbies and traveling in the United States and Canada with his wife. 1936 - In October, 1978, GUY GRISWOLD, JR. retired from the Lukens Steel Company in Coatesville, Pa. 1974 - ALLAN BRITTON, JR., received a Ph.D. in poly mer chemistry from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He is a research and development chemist for Malder Mills, Inc. 1976 - MICHAEL GOLDSMITH, a student at the Ben jamin N. Cardozo School of Law, has received his certifica 1942 — NORMAN YOUNG, business administrator of St. Bartholomew's Church in New York City, is a commander in the U.S. Power Squadrons, the world's largest private boating fraternity. He recently assumed command of the tion to practice social work in New York State. New York Power Squadron. 1948 — DAVID LENNEK, Ph.D., teaches science for the Northport (N.Y.) Board of Education. CHI TAMA Chi Tama is published three times yearly by Chi Chapter, Phi Gamma Delta, Union College, Schenectady, NY 12308. Keep in touch with us at this address, care of Harry Adamakos, Graduate Relations. 1949 — In September, 1978, RODGER ELGAR moved from Tampa, Florida, to Pittsburgh, Pa., to become vice President president and director of marketing for Gimbels Dep^ft-. Editors ment Store. Jeff ince '82 Paul Freedman *82 Staff 1958 — PAUL HAAS is a chief scientist at the U.S. Navy's Research and Development Center in Warminster, Pa. John Barbogallo'80 Bob Brewster'82 Dave McElhanney '82 Barry Miller '80 1971 - ROGER ANDERSON has been promoted to dean of pre-professional studies at Hofstra University. Bill McNeice'82 \r\nFIJI WINS BROWN CUP AGAIN!!! A special cabinet is being constructed so that the Brown Cup can be displayed proudly and safely for many years to come. The Cup will serve as a testimonial that Phi Gamma Delta emphasizes excellence in all fields, and that we have been and will continue to be one of the strongest houses on the Union College campus. ii DEAR GRADUATES" If you missed Homecoming 1979 you missed a good time, and not just in the drinking and partying sense. To be sure there was a Band Party and many kegs of beer, some beautiful weather (for a change) and a good football game in which Carm Saginario '80 made a spectacular inter ception which almost reversed the 24-17 score. Union lost in spite of his efforts. At the halftime ceremonies, we got to see Fiji retire the Brown Cup after winning it 3 times in 5 years. Some of us lucky elder statesmen even got to drink a little hard cider from the cup. Our Purple Legiorinaire, Frank "Digger" O'Conner drinks from Brown Cup. Most of all you missed people — 35 of them. Not the same ones, either, and a wide spread of classes. Chi Associ ation is doing well and coming out of the slump engendered by the completion of the mortgage payments. A new, re duced dues schedule was voted in which hopefully will On Saturday, October 20, during halftime of the Home coming Football game. Union College President, John Morris presented the Stephen P. Brown Cup to the Frater nity which showed the highest achievement in Scholarship, Athletics, and Community Service. Accepting the award was Richard J. Gagliano '80, President of Chi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. This marks the third time in five years that Fiji has won the Brown Cup. According to the Intra-Fraternity Council rules, any Fraternity which wins the award three times in a 10 year period gets to retire the trophy. Consequently, The Brown Cup is now a permanent part of the Chapter House!! Winning the award this year was accomplished through a group effort of the classes '79 through '82. Overall, Fiji placed second in Athletics, second in Community Service encourage greater financial participation. Don Kaufman '75 is still building a Class Agent system. A Nominations Com mittee is being formed for the election next Spring. (Any suggestions?) A "New Directions" Task Force will also re port in the Spring, as will the new Chi Careers Committee. And the 1980 "10 Most Wanted List" for Pig Dinner was selected. A lot is happening and I encourage you to participate. Call, write, visit the House, volunteer for a committee, send money, or just see you at Pig Dinner, April 26, 1980. Fraternally, Willie Kuchta ('69)'72 Perge' and third in Grades. There are several outstanding achievements by this Chapter which helped to capture the Brown Cup. The 1st Annual Basketball Marathon netted over $3,000 for the American Cancer Society and helped shoot the Phi Gamms up to the top of the list in Community Service. The involve ment with the Schenectady Big Brothers/Big Sisters Pro gram also helped our reputation with the community. In athletics the Fiji brothers had over 10 teams make the playoffs during the '78/'79 school year. Participation in sports ranged from Curling to Racquetball and Football' to Ultimate Frisbee. Although only the Hockey Team won a championship, a Fiji team placed either 2nd or 3rd in every other major sport! Probably the most notable achievement was that during winter term of last year, the total average cumulative index for the Chapter was a whopping 3.22. This was one of the highest averages recorded by any single group. Bob Short '81 \r\nCHI ASSN. NEWS RELEASE PHI GAMM SOCIAL LIFE ROOMS PARTY Ken Labarge '69 Heads Careers Committee Ken Labarge '69, marketing specialist with the Chicago Group, a national management consulting firm, was named at Homecoming '79 to lead the new Chi Careers Committee (CCC). Ken's first task is to recruit a network of graduates who will serve as an outlet for both undergraduate and graduate resumes. Several brothers have already volunteered for the committee which will have a purposefully limited, yet diverse membership, located throughout the country. The initial committee should be completed by Spring, '80 at which time any interested brothers (graduates, too) may take advantage of resume network. Other suggested activities of the CCC may include career advisement, resume writing assistance, internships and the like. If you have questions or would care to volunteer, please contact Ken at work: (312) 751-0303. This Fall term was once again the time for the annual FIJI "Rooms Party". The party, one of the most popular events on campus, featured many original and tasty concoc tions served in the different rooms of the house. The brothers have put a lot of work into improving the physical appear ance of the house this fall and this was a great opportunity to show it off to the campus community. The drinks were flowing into the early morning hours, as the party was quite 'crowded throughout. When the flaming finally came to an end, the red-eyed brotherhood could once again be proud of throwing a popular and extremely successful party. CASINO PARTY The Phi Gamma House again displayed finesse and ex cellence on the gambling tables as the annual Fiji Casino ^ Party went off with a bang. Play money, beer and excite ment were abundant while the wheels turned and the cards flew. The brothers, clad as Las Vegas dealers, casino man agers, and cigar-smoking showboat gamblers offered Black Jack, Poker, Craps, Roulette, and the famous "Fiji Derby" to those who wished to test their luck against the house. "10 MOST WANTED" List Announced At a recent news conference in the Rectangular Office, Mark "Shadow" Nelson, '70, '71, '72, Chi Association Director of Security, announced the 1980 Pig Dinner Ten Most Wanted List Nelson disclosed that, for the first time, Chi Association is offering a $5 dinner subsidy as a reward to the brother who brings any of the 10 Most To add to the excitement, armed robbers with cap guns and burlap sacks held up the casino bank and Barry Miller in a courageous attempt to foil the thieves again ended up as the ketchup-stained casualty. The effect of the hold-up and the thrill of the gambling atmosphere made for a night well remembered. Congratulations Fiji!! FUND DRIVE FOR HANDICAPPED We are very excited about the upcoming 2nd Annual Fiji Marathon Basketball Game. This year's game will be played for the benefit of the Sunnyview Rehabilitation Wanted graduates, listed below, back to Pig Dinner 1980. Center. Sunnyview is a local hospital that deals with many So do yourself and your brothers a favor — get on the phone and round up one or more of these sought after types of physical and mental disabilities and prepares the patients mentally and psychologically to return to their Fijis: normal life. Last year we raised in excess of $3000. This year we plan Cliff Bowdish '42 on surpassing that figure considerably. The game will be Jack Tway '48 Jerry Baker '58 Bob Ebert '66 played in the Alumni Gym, starting at 12:00 Friday, Janu ary 18 and ending Saturday at noon. All graduates are in vited to attend or even play in the marathon. Anyone who Bob McEnerney '67 would like to play should contact Peter Conese at the house. Odie Oak '67 This year, as last, we will play with 16 teams made up of three brothers and 2 girls from the campus. Each team will Bob "Rags" Gresham '68 Willie Werner '72 play one hour shifts. Although the marathon is a lot of hard work and is tremendously tiring, the brothers had a super time last year. The house is starting to get really psyched Nominations for next year's list will be accepted at Pig Dinner and at Homecoming, 1980. about the 1980 edition of the marathon. This enthusiasm combined with a lot of cooperation from local businesses will bring Sunnyview and us much success. Larry Suter '69 Ed Weber '70 \r\nPHI GAMMA DELTA Union College Campus Union College Schenectady, IM.Y. 12308 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Schenectady, N.Y. 12308 Permit No. 882 -i: - "t: TAer 3ci \ "i." 3rj C-TiP^ THIRD CLASS Hy