"NOT FOR COLLEGE DAY'S ALONE!" The Sycamne FIJI VoIume25, Issue 2 Winter 1996 IOTA SIGMA CHAPTER OF PHI GAMMA DELTA 25 Years of Excellence 25th ANNUAL By Tim Harlan '72 March of 1996 will mark the twenty-fifth FRANK anniversary of the national chartering of the FIJIs on the Indiana State campus. Fraternity members are working this year to make the anniversary a special occasion for the many graduate brothers who plan to return for the 25th Annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner at the NORRIS PIG DINNER MARCH 30,1996 Boston Connection. The dinner is a fraternity tradition and has continued in the since its inception in 1893 by Frank Norris, a graduate of the Uni versity of California at Berkley. Phi Gamma Delta came onto the ISU cam LARRY BIRD'S BOSTON CONNECTION 555 S. 3RD ST. pus as a Delta Colony in the Spring of 1970. The initial group consisted of 16 men who then took a pledge class of 17. A group of Terre Haute graduate brothers, who had been instru mental in the group's founding, secured a house which the colony members refurnished on weekend trips to Terre Haute during the summer of 1970. That fall the colony took a pledge class of 19, bringing the group to a membership around 50. After filing a formal petition to charter, the ISU colony was granted permission by Phi Gamma Delta headquarters to become a chap ter in the spring of 25 YEARS page 2 RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE BY CONTACTING JOE WEIST;RSVP CHAIRMAN 2142 WABASH AYE TERRE HAUTE, IN 47807 (812) 235-3546 HOTEL ROOM RESERVATION CALL BOSTON CONNECTION (812) 235-3333 INSIDE..... CAMPUS LEADERS PAGE 2 The Sycamore FIJI Editors: Paul Mick Jason Hanchar THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED PAGE 5 ; vt \r\nFIJIs Still Campus Leaders By Paul Mick '97 Since its founding the chapter has prided itself on —Brent Cox '97 is currently Secreatry/Treasurer for Greek Week steering committee. -Anthony Coddington end. '98 was assistant coordinator of being campus leaders. This is no exception in the 1995-96 school year. Several brothers have shown outstanding lead ership skills throughout the —Paul Mick '97 is currently Interfratemity Council Treaurer, Trike. year. of Rush in the fall, and was also —Jason Hanchar *97 is currently Interfratemity Coun cil Vice President of Internal Assistant Coordinator of Greek —Chris Humphrey '98 is Greek Banquet chairman and Weekend, and Sycamore Ambassa was assistant coordinator for dor. He served as IFC Vice President the 1995 Homecoming parade. Homecoming Steering Committee —Rudy Olivo '98 is a R.A. in Burford Hall. Public Relation chairman. As these brothers have Affair, SGA senator, Union Board Vice President, and —Kenneth Harshbarger'97 was recognized by the NIC as an emerging leader and is currently a Assistant Coordinator for member of the Greek Weekend demonstrated campus involve ment and leadership is are a top priority at the Iota Sigma chapter. Greek Weekend. 25 YEARS... arship, leadership, and involvement in campus ac 1971. Chartered as the tivities. Iota Sigma chapter (Iota by founding brothers in for Indiana and Sigma for clude both Statesman and State) on March 27, 1971, Svcamore editors and staff the weekend festival in writers, SGA officers, class cluded representatives of officers. Union Board members, all the ISU Greek organiza tions as well as ISU na tional fraternity officials. The formal ritual was performed by brothers representing six FIJI chap Positions headed Blue Berets, and honorary fraternity members. The found ing FIJIs took honors in home coming float building in 1972 Sweepstakes. Their 1973 float, based on the Wabash Cannon- ters in Indiana: Indiana ball train, won ISU Sweepstakes University, Purdue, as well as Sweepstakes at the Wabash, Hanover, DePauw, and Rose Indy 500 Festival Parade. Throughout the year, several Hulman (then Rose-Poly). In its initial years, as now, the chap ter prided it brothers have been winners of self on schol the Rankin Outstanding Senior Award. It's an interesting parallel that the first sweetheart in 1971 was Mary Lou Sheldon, a Chi Omega. Twenty-five years later another Chi Omega, Lesli Walker, will grace the Phi Gam composite. True to their founding motto, "Friendship the Sweet est Influence," ISU FIJIs have always put true brotherhood and friendship striving to first. By achieve good brotherhood and work toward sound goals, the FIJIs should be around in another twenty-five years to celebrate their Golden Anniver sary. \r\nThe FutureiExpansion and Internet Brothers, There are exciting changes in store for Indiana and the frater nity as a whole. Indiana is blessed to have some of the oldest chapters in the system. DePauw is 140 years old this year, Indiana is 135, and Hanover is not far behind. Wabash is over 100 years old. Even Purdue is over 50. The new guys on the block have been Rose Hulman and Indiana State founded just 25 years ago. But think of it, that was a quarter of a century ago. It's about time we looked to change that~and we are. The fraternity is looking at three schools in the state for expan sion possibilities. Expansion visits have been made (or soon will be) to the University of Evansville, Ball State, and Valprasio. The Univer sity of Evansville is a fairly "hot" prospect. We are competing with two other fraternities there. The other two schools are only in early exploratory phases. If anyone has any information they would like to share with me about those schools, contact me at (812) 235-3546 or Keith Henley at (606) 255-1848. Keith is in charge of expansion for the fraternity. The second area of excitement is something that the founders could have never comprehended—the internet. Although the internet has been around for about thirty years, it pointer to: http://www.phigam.org You can find out many things that are going on in the fraternity. About 25% of our chapters have homepages and you can access them. There is alot of creative talent in our chapters. Probably the most useful part of the internet thus far has been e- industry over the last eighteen mail. Presently I have distribution lists set up for four entire chapters, and graduates to go along with them, May distribution list for the gradu months. Electronic mail and World ates of Indiana State has about a Wide Web are becoming mainstream methods for quick, efficient, and inexpensive communication. The fraternity as a whole began to look at this issue over a year dozen names on it. If you have email, why don't you send me a has become the buzz word in the ago, and Phase One of Fijiiiei is up and running. The frateinity has a message with your address on it so I can add you to the list? You will get information about the chapter more often. My address is: J Weist@HolIi.com. homepage running on the World Wide Web that is worth checking out. Fraternally, If you have a web browser set the Joe Weist Perge! isrjE'ws JTisr State Day Beta Zeta Intiation If any of you are going to be in the India napolis area on February 3,1996 join us for Indi ana State Day. Once again the event will be held at the Indianapolis Athletic Club on Meridan Street. The day starts at 8 a.m., but you can join us for lunch around 11 a.m. Cost is $20. If you are interested contact Joe Weist (812) 235-3546^ ______ The Beta Zeta pledge class was intiated on Jan. 19.Thirteen pledges were added to the chapter's roll. These men successfully completed their pledge education and have demonstrated the qualities of a true fraternity brother. \r\nPig Dinner News. . . . CONFIRMED GRADUATES FOR 1996 FIG DINNER Phillip Rsteli '72 Charles Beck '72 KIrby Bllsland '95 LUIMIam Briggs '72 Mark Brooks '73 Charles Brown '74 Jerry Brown '74 Keuin Fleetwood '95 Rob M. Fleetwood '92 Mark Grimmer '89 Timothy Marian '72 Donald Koss '74 Brent Leffel '91 KeuIn McCubbIn '74 Donald MIghell '56 lUllllam NIederer "85 Michael Ralsor '95 Paul Reussow '84 Thomas Rohr '73 Mark Sullluan "85 Larry LUatson '71 Joseph LUelst '87 Silver Owl Award Recipients 25 ifiaa/iAo^ifuUUafUiood Phillip Astell '72 Michael Barbar '74 Gary Battles '74 Charles Beck '72 David Bess '71 Timothy Black '74 Marc Blevins '73 James Bramlette '72 William Briggs "72 Mark Brooks '73 Charles Brown '74 Jerry Brown '74 Thomas Clary '73 Jeffery Cline '73 StephenClingenpeel '73 Gary Cyganek '71 Michael Daugherty '71 John DeCoursey '73 Michael Gerrish '74 Michael Gillies '72 Major Craig Harker '73 Timothy Harlan '72 Donald Hartman '73 Michael Kirby '72 Donald Koss '74 Charles Lingenfelter '72 Kevin McCubbin '72 Paul Mikus '72 David Mueller '74 Charles Wayne Perry '73 Eugene Riegle '74 JosephRoebuck '73 Thomas Rohr '73 Michael Schell '73 Donald Schuessler '73 Richard Slater '71 David Smith '71 Robert Souchon '73 James Spencer '73 Michael Steller '72 Harry Straub '71 Stephen Straub '73 Terry Tillett '72 Thomas lillett '72 Larry Watson '71 Bruce Workman '73 Steven York '73 Mark Zimmerman '73 \r\n. .Chapter News New Officiers Elected for 1996 The Iota Sigma chapter has relations chairman. elected its new officers for the next He said that he hopes to be able to year. Officer elections were held on Jan. 21, 1996. The new officers are Paul Mick '97, president; Chris for the future provide a sohd financial structure Hanchar, a journalism major Humphrey '98, treasurer; Jason Hanchar '97, recording secretary. Brock Schmitt '98, corresponding secretary, and Nick Livingston '98, from Hammond, is currently IFC historian. campus. Mick, a joumahsm major form Vice President of Internal Affairs, and has worked to portray a posi tive image of Phi Gamma Delta on Schmitt, a criminology major and will be initiated into the Order of from Newburgh, said that one of his goals is to improve relations with Omega on Jan. 25. His goals include other fraternities and within the an intensified rush program, in creased awareness of risk manage fraternity. Livingston, a criminology major form Evansville, said that his main goal will be to preserve the Hammond, is currently IFC Treasurer ment and stronger brotherhood ac tivities. Humphrey, a elementary edu cation major from Evansville, has served as public relations chairman for the past semester and as graduate FUI GOLF OUTING Saturday March 30,1996 ritual and implement a strict postinitiate education program. Outgoing officers are Bo Stout '96, president; Jake Vinson '98, treasurer; Brent Cox '97, recording secretary, Brandon Allen '97, corre sponding secretary, and Keith Pittman '96, historian. Tfee times start at 8 a.m. Anyone interested should contact Mark Grimmer (219) 696-9225 FIJIs Excell in Scholarship The chapter posted an "unoffi cial" 2.7 for the Fall semester, and pledge grades were "unofficial" 2.9. Which should put the chapter within the top three fraternities at Indiana State University and the pledges number one. Chris Goul '99 posted a perfect 4.0. While five other brother made the dean's list: Jay Bonnell '98, Keith Harshbarger '97, Kenneth Harshbarger '97, John Keeling '99, and Greg Wilson '98, and more than 22 brothers had over a 3.0. \r\nCollege Days The Next 25 Years As the Iota Sigma chapter celebrates its 25th anniversary, it must address the challenges for the next 25 years. The chapter has grown for 25 years, but where does it go from here. In recent years increased numbers in rush a steady growth in the chapter have now put the numbers close to 50. The chapter has begun these issues already. The Tau Iota Foundation, which is a special account set up to provide for chapter house improvements, and the possibility of a new house, is paid by the undergraduates every semester. Other changes include the increased aware ness of the dangers of alcohol. The chapter has implemented a strict risk mangement program and will continue to shift the focus from alcohol to responsibilty. The chapter will also turn it's attention towards it's ever increasing gradute brothers.There are approximatley 350 graduates of the Iota Sigma Chapter. The chapter is looking for close to ICQ to attend Pig Dinner. What are you doing March 30? FIJI TRIVIA What is the name of the restaurant that the Blues Brothers entered and dined on shrimp coctail? What is the professor's name, who smokes pot with his students, in Animal House? What was the name of Elvis' character in the movie Spinout? The first person to contact the house with the correct answers will win something. Maybe? TERRE HAUTE HOTEL DIRECTORY Best Western 234-7781 (Ask about special ISU alumni rate) Mid Town Motel 232-0383 Motel 6 238-1586 Signature Inn 238-1461 Super 8 Lodge 232-4890 Thrift Lodge 232-7075 Days Inn 234-4268 Dollar Inn 232-8006 Holiday Inn 232-6081 Howard Johnson 446-2345 Knights Inn 234-9931 Pick Of Terre Haute 299-1181 Renatto Inn 832-3557 Statesman Inn 232-9411 Stone Lodge Motel 533-1566 Woodridge Motel 877-1571 Jenny's Inn (80's hotel) 867-5309 *A11 Hotels have 812 area code \r\nPhi Gam Places The Road Less Traveled A Traveling Consultant's Perspective '2^0^/Soundeutddo44m, ioadoduf%andifmokiu,.,Rood I knew I was meant for the road before Headquarters was out of sight. I had never felt such independence in my life. I was embarking on the first of my many travels as a Field Secretary for Phi Gamma Delta. I was ready to take on the world. In the past two months, I have loved.. .and cursed How do you want to be remembered? Taking on this job, I knew it was a once in a lifetime experience. I com mitted myself seizing the day. While on the road I have seen the sun rise at the eastem most point of the United States, hiked on the Appalachian Trail, ferried across Lake Champlain, toured New York City on foot, and drove the roads less traveled. the road. I have lost sleep, clothes, and sometimes my mind. I have learned more about myself and others in this short time than I have in the past twenty-three years. I accepted this position to give something back to the Fraternity and was again amazed by the genius of the Greek experience. No matter how much you put into it; you always get more out of State, but those things I do regret can never be changed or taken back. I have made it my mission as a field consultant to urge brothers to go the extra mile and make the sacrifices it takes to become successful as and chapter and an indi it. vidual. This column is not intendedto be and will not be a history of my travels. Rather, it is my perspective on what I have observed on the road and how it relates to Indiana State, Greeks, and life in general. Hopefully, it will give you a look inside the life and mind of a traveling consultant. i liken the consultant position to Sam Beckett, the lead character in Quantam Leap. I have three days at a school to plant the seeds that might change a person or chapter forever. It can be a desperate feeling knowing there are only seventy-two hours until I leap again. In contrast if I help one of my thirty-three chapters I have few regrets regarding my time at Indiana In less than sixty days and covering more than four thousand miles, and I visited almost twenty schools. I received a crash course in independent living and at the same time learned to be totally dependent on God, friends, and coworkers. I quickly realized that "no man is an island." Without the support of those around me, I would be lost. I I will still have a feeling of disappointment or regret know ing that there were chapters and individuals who blew me off or fell between the cracks. The key to the job is to give the same attention and detail to every chapter; never knowing feel this is something we all need to understand. You can try which one will heed my advice. to move mountains, but without help and friends you will fail. Dead Poets Society is one of my favorite movies. I attempt to apply its theme, Carpe Diem, to my job. While speaking to chapters, I urge brothers to look at old compos ites. I tell them these brothers also had dreams and aspira tions for themselves and the chapter. Odds are, the graduates in the photographs are not recognized, let alone remembered. This is the point I am trying to make: life is short. Your time at college is even shorter. You will leave a legacy behind you. It is your choice of what the legacy will be. I see so many students living lives of quiet desperation. It is easy to do. Blame someone else for your problems. Don't change because it is "tradition". Cruise through school because you have the rest of your life to be serious. Your life can change in the blink of an eye. or even one brother, it will have made all the difference, but The moral or theme of my column is: you have only a limited amount of time at Indiana State. Your legacy is totally dependent on you. Seize the day! If I had known now, I would never have said one bad word about ISU or the Greek system. I have seen many systems. I can say with a straight face that ours is one of the best. It may not be the biggest or even the very best. There may not be a fraternity row or even sorority houses, but for overall quality I would put the staff, chapters, and the individuals of Indiana State up against anyone. Fraternally, Mike Raisor Field Secretary Phi Gamma Delta 7 \r\nPhi Gamma Delta !A, ,,M > 1206 S. 5th Terre Haute, In. 47802 (812)235-1289 Forwarding & Address Correction Requested To 0 Fraternit-'"y of Phi Gaffliiia Delta 1201 Red Hile Road # Box 4599 Lexington KY 40544-4599