C\l£ ^ji Missourian A' ■ ■ - Cl m . ir Unlvjgj^lt^V? iviissouri-Columbia Fall 1979 Vo. XLV, No. 1 i vlt. .' V ■ 'y ... The 1979-80 Chi Mu Pledge Class:(row1)Dave TIapek,Alan Reser,Dave Rieck,John Livingston,Phil Moser,Steve Crossette, Tom Eaton,Sam Spain, Hal Crownover;(row 2) Eric Krugh, Stan Palmer, Bob Nigging, Brian Chatman, John Dewey,Drew Weeks,Dave Ferry, Greg Martinette JohnVanderpool;(row 3)Rob Kirkpatrick, MarkKiehl,Paul Shaughnessy, Dave Adams, Jim McMullin and Dave Sallee. Not pictured: Mark Bentele,Tony Sportsman and Bill Tolo. Twenty-seven Pledges = Unity The Pledge Class of 1979 has shown that it can be individualistic and still produce unity. Dropping in on the Fiji house, one may see a pledge engaging himself in a game of backgammon, practicing a cheerleading routine, working on soccer drills or fixing his camera. Gazing across a pledge's desk, a visitor may find ancient scribblings of Hindi, computer read-out cards, poetry, philosphy or engineering texts. class has learned the importance of teamwork and togetherness. Long hours of work on the house has taught the pledge class the importance of fraternities. appearance and satisfaction. Even at parties, social functions or community events, the pledges are known to be very good gentlemen and take the time to introduce themselves to all visitors. Intramurals also reveal the teamwork Despite these diversities, the pledge possessed by the pledges. Spirit is their trademark as everyone is involved. As a College first Adhering faithfully to Phi Gamma Delta's rule of College first, fraternity second and self last, the 1979-80 pledge class shows major academic skills. This year a battle for the best grades surges with Chi Mu result of their spirit, the pledges were very successful in their softball games with pledge classes from other Mizzou among the pledge class. Each pledge belongs to a five man squad led by one active brother. Together, the squads The Pledge Glass of 1979 understands its role in the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta and have combined their diverse personalities along with spirit and enthusiasm to produce a bond of unity. Judging the pledge class by their performances this Fall reveal that they still have a lot of hidden potential for their future years. compete against one another for the best marks and at the semester's end, the squad with the highest GPA wins a keg of beer furnished by the other squads. This creates direct competition between the pledges and allows the squad leaders to get more acquainted with his squad. \r\nBrother Samuel S. Newby'66, passed ad What's Happenin' astra August 20, 1979, at the Yakima Firing Center in Yakima, Washington. Bill (WJ.) Freeh '63, has been promoted to Director of Product Marketing/Copier for IBM Corporation. Brother Freeh is headquartered in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Brother Newby was a United States Army Reserve Captain who hailed from Plattsburg, MO. The Brothers of Chi Mu send their deepest sympathy to the friends and family of Brother Newby. The Brothers of Chi Mu would like to li thank all the parents who travelled to Fiji intramurals are off and running as Columbia for Parents' Weekend on October 13. Committee Chairman Dan the Brothers of Chi Mu look forward on Stern organized the weekend that started with a pre-game brunch at the House and included a fantastic dinner and dance at the Hilton Hotel. improving upon last year's impressive finish. Presently, the Fijis are in eighth place and are fighting and clawing their way out of the pack of 32 fraternities at Mizzou. The President asks. 66 What Can We Do for You? Dear Brothers: What can we do for you this year?The house is full and we have a lot of Our major project this year is house renovation. The House Corporation and the active chapter plan to restore the House to its orginal condition so that manpower. Twenty-seven pledges and over fifty actives can achieve great future Fijis may enjoy its beauty for things if given the proper directions. years to come. I'm sure you will Would you like us to help organize a re appreciate the improvements also. The union? Give us a call. Does a brother deserve to be honored in the Fiji success of this operation is almost totally dependent upon your assistance. MIssourlan or at Pig Dinner? Please let us know. Would you like to celebrate Spring with us after our football victories? We 135N. Meremec, Rm. 303; Clayton, Mo 63105. Looking forward to seeing you at the House. Thanks for your help. Fraternally, David K. Boswell Perge! The Chapter started the ball rolling last by voting to increase our Pete is "Number 1" in has housebills from $176/month to $195/month in order to finance the improvements. We have also done much of the physical labor ourselves. produced more than a few. Need a place to park and eat before a game? We will empty our lot and fill your stomachs. We are here to serve you. by Phi Gamma Deita President Charles McMullen and Renovation Committee Chairman Leo Eickhoff have done the rest. A Deed of Wilkinson Award, emblematic of the would be happy to have you. Do you need qualified college graduates to fill your job vacancies? Chi Mu House Corporation headed Pete Cargill recently received the Every year gets better at the Fiji House Trust for $80,000 has been placed on the and this one is no exception. As you may House and sixteen $5000 bonds have know the fraternity system at Mizzou is been issued which are payable at 10% Cargill accepted the Award at the 1979 on the rise. The fraternity system pledged 800 men this year, a record University of Indiana campus. number. As I mentioned, we have interest quarterly and will be fully paid February 1, 1984. Five of these notes have been purchased by graduate pledged 27 outstanding men and plan to go for more next semester. This is an brothers. All $25,000 has been allocated exciting time to be a Fiji in Columbia. but the work is not even half-way completed. Many improvements have been made but we are still in desperate need of new carpeting, furniture, plumbing, electrical work, windows, latches, scrreens,frontdoors, dormitory doors, a fire alarm system and much The men of Chi Mu would liketo leadthe Greek system to even higher levels and feel we can accomplish this withyour help. How can you help? Your presence at the Chapter House during football weekends, Pig Dinner and Fiji Island or any other function helps tremendously. We enjoy watching you greet ol' buddies. You not only helpthe Chapter's morale by letting us know that you still care about the House, but at the same time you help us improve our Chapter by offering criticism and advice. Your expericence is invaluable. more. If we are to continue to be successful in rush,these things must be completed. The competition is gettin tough. We must act now if we want to compete with the other 30 fraternities on campus. For information concerning the $5,000 bonds please write or call our Alumni Treasurer, Brother Larry Gill, CPA; most outstanding senior in the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Brother Fiji Academy held August 12-16, at the The Wilkinson's Award judging criteria consist of scholarship,service to the fraternity, extra-curricular activities, and character. Each of the 115 Fiji chapters in the nation and Canada nominate that chapter's most outstanding senior. The list is then narrowed to the thirty-four sectional winners. Finally, several top officers of the Fraternity choose the overall winner. This is the second time that a member of Chi Mu Chapter has received the award. Jerry Nunn won the award in 1967. On receiving the award. Brother Cargill remarked, "I was surprised but very pleased upon winning the Wilkinson Award. I owe a great deal of thanks to my Chi Mu Brothers for all the opportunities that they have given me." \r\nChi Mu attends Fiji Academy Mark Stone, Ralph Hill, Stewart Mantalvo and Matt Payne represented the Chi Mu chapter at the 16th Fiji Academy from August 12-16, The motto for the Academy, at Indiana State University in Bloomington, "Brother hood and Leadership" highlighted all activities during the five days. The four delegates, along with four delegates from each Fiji United States and various classroom sessions that dealt with such topics as rush, finances, graduate relations, pledge educatjon chapter administration and Public relations. Special seminars on alcohol and hazing were presented. The academy utilized National Leadership Training Methods, directed Brothers, by Sammy Davis (Texas '52), which proved to be very valuable information this summer, we have found that many for the Chi Mu delegates. Li'l Sisters Support Phi Gams Where Are You? Besides attending the many educational clinics, the Chi Mu men In reviewing our national mailing list of the members from this chapter have not reported their current addresses to the national fraternity. In orderto update participated in softbail and tennis our files, we ask you to write us with any addresses of members, whether they've tournaments plus a fun run. moved recently or not, that you know of. The true highlight of the Academy was at the Norris Pig Dinner when M. Peter Pergel The Fiji Little Sister Program continues to grow as young women from on and off campus gathered at the Cargil l delivered his address in acceptance of the Wilkirtson Award for Fraternally, being the outstanding senior in Phi Larry Mosnick, '81 House for several rush parties. Over 400 girls expressed an interest in our program which stresses service to the University and community as well as the fraternity. Gamma Delta. Little Sisters were selected through The Fiji MIssourian is the official publication of the Chi Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. It is published each semester in Columbia, Missouri. individual balloting by chapter members on the basis of each girl's personality and desire to become involved in the fraternity. The Little Sisters of the Black Diamond aid in creating a positve Chapter Officers: President: David Boswell Editor: John Rosenthal Photographer: Mike Arnold chapter atmosphere at Chi Mu which helps to spread the Fiji name at UMC. Treasurer. Greg Williams Recording Secretary: Joe Somerville Corresponding Secretary: Scott Gardner Historian: Tim Wright Name these wild and crazy guys and win a free dinner at the Fiji House In scenic Columbia, Missouri. All correct answers must be presented in person at 704 College. \r\nCHI MU of PHI GAMMA DELTA Non Profit Org U.S. Postage 704 College Ave. Columbia, MO 65201 Pemit No. 190 Columbia, MO b,"*' '■ ••;»,.• '•• , fi.