1..J- i'f:;i'a r.« I. 1 The Geh State Fiji WlNTl R 1 996 Mu lo I A Cl lAPrUl? Mu Iota Reveals its Phi Gamma Delta's Fiji XMAS Secrets 1996 Fall Retreat Party On January 7, For the past sev enty years people have been trying to figure out what goes on within the walls l/l'o- \\,HU to IX' lecogiiiZf^d tiy oationa oiKl not hijCOlli'(.' of llio l6ltt'is i\e weo'on onr chests of 600 University Avenue. crecy policy at the University of Idaho's Fiji chapter and 12th ofthis cannot be described Gamma Delta con on scholarship, so cial service, public relations, graduate vened for our annual relations, and others. fall retreat with the Committee freshmen to the in bers into gentlemen of the highest cal ner workings ofthe Chapter. 2. To explicitly de fine who we are and been which made in the media also means that ru recently about the U off banning all alco hol on campus. These exaggerations mors have been fly ing. The truth is that the situation with al cohol on campus caused panic among hasn't gone to that extremity. Currently students and other (Continued on page 2) in the media have A Rush Call to Arms Alumni Spotlight Featuring Chet Rodell('35) Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? to- in audience, are and re- cor- dially IjjjjjM invited to par as a group, and as structive individuals. criticism. The re pate in this 3. To get to know mainder ofthe evening of fra each other more evening was dedi ternal fun and closely. cated to a series of relaxation at seminars on three Louie's restau rant Dinner wili start at 7:00 p.m., and wili be a feast on plish these goals the fraternities, University are planning a holi day get- what our mission is In order to accom Dry? dergrads at 600 1. To introduce our fraternity are not repressed informa tion. In other words, University of Idaho ofthe committees following specific goals in mind: iber. The secrets of The se has year, the men ofPhi alone by the word "policy." It is a way oflife for Idaho Fijis, and it helps us to attain our goal of de veloping our mem (Continued on page 2) Much On October 11th 1997,the un- Chapter devoted Fri day night to listen ing to various com topics: risk manage ment,the public im age of Greek com munities, and our tici pizza and pasta for just $7.50. To RSVP, call mittee chairmen ex favorite here at Mu plain how their re spective committees seminars were struc Ben Rush as function. Short tured as wide-open soon as possi ble at(208)939- talks were given on the iimer-workings Iota, secrecy. These (Continued on page 3) 5409. \r\nI Dry Campus (Continuedfrom page I) pus to go diy with no input IFC at it's meeting on Nov. the Interfratemity and Pan- from students. 5. We feel that the Greek Hellenic councils have no alcohol policy in place. Due to this fact several national interest groups have approached the UI and presented different plans that would make the campus dry. This interest has put pressure on Greeks to adopt an alcohol policy and take responsibility for themselves before another incident occurs and the University forces the cam The Uni versity has told BFC and PHC to implement a policy by next semester. The key community can handle al cohol responsibly, and have drawn up a plan that issue that must be ad allows individuals who are dressed in the policy is The only plan that has been presented to IFC out of age to consume alco holic beverages on chapter property during social events or everyday situa laws alcohol at all social tions. Under the Mu Iota events with no regard for age. The brothers of Mu Iota have taken this oppor tunity to draw up a policy of their own to present to plan, enforcement of the policy would be the re sponsibility of individual chapters and their respec alcohol at social events. I tive house corporations. This plan makes each chapter a self-policing unit, and if implemented, allows the UI Greek sys tem to prove to the public that it can act responsibly. The EFC policy eventually adopted on November 19th addresses all of these —Shawn Chevreux('99) St.CRtCY (Continuedfrom page 1) we are not constantly trou bled by the need to get weight off our chests by telling our Chapter's se Greek "mysteries," as they were called in the begin ning, were created to civi lize and improve the con friends and confidants based on who we feel we crets. We are not a cult, day, most secret societies can trust. Secrecy is an important element of any fnendship. The brothers within the Chapter are our nor do we use secrecy to have gone by the wayside closest fiiends and we can hide because the level of dedi cation and trust that is re be assured that whatever quired of a secret organi unethical actions from other people. Se crecy is not a cover-up for ditions of humankind. To we share with each other adhere to a very strict no tain. However, Fijis at will be treated with dignity and respect. Quiet Glory. We believe hazing policy, and know that we can mold young Idaho have held on to this in doing good things for tradition, and exclusively the benefit of others and share experiences we con sider special. Individuality. We believe not for the recognition that comes with it. Perhaps this is the most confusing aspect of our secrecy pol things like hazing. We men into gentlemen with out this ineffective, unethi cal, and illegal practice. We feel that secrecy is the zation is difficult to main that we should be judged strongest and most benefi cial aspect of the Chapter. The following are the pri as individuals, and not stereotyped as an entire mary reasons why secrecy that we are not proud of is such an important part of Idaho Fijis' lives: Tradition and Unity. Fi jis at the University of Idaho are bonded by a being Fijis or Greeks. Quite simply, we want to group. This is not to say be recognized by our ac tions, and not because of the letters we wear on our icy, but one which we feel is very important. Through adherence to friendship, knowledge, morality, and service we attain what Idaho Fijis re fer to as quiet glory. Many people fail to un derstand why we have a friendship that no one else shares. Originally, every chests. secrecy policy and how it Trust. Throughout our effects our lives. For obvi Greek society was secret. lives, we ous reasons, people specu choose our late as to why we never sport our letters on our shirts, or why we do not share who is directing chapter operations. We re alize that there are many negative perceptions about the word "secret," and through activities like the creation of our Mission Statement, and even the publication of this newsletter, we hope to defme ourselves as well as communicate to others what we are all about. Secrecy is an element of our fraternity of which we are very proud. We en courage anyone who has questions about it to write to Phi Gamma Delta at 600 University Ave., P.O. Box 3037, Moscow,ID 83843. —^Michael Reagan('97) \r\nRush 365 at Phi Gamma Delta Rush is noTjust a sum mer activity, it takes 365 days ofeffort—hence Inter national's term, "Rush 365." Some of us, gradu ates and undergraduates alike, forget that rush is lack of undergraduate ini tiative in acquiring infor mation from their graduate brothers. That is why this rush interest forms and Fiji allowing our graduate brothers to participate in recommendation forms. tlie continued success and not a task limited to the With these—if you know of a graduating high school senior, or a transfer prosperity ofthe Chapter. What qualifies as "exceptional" Fiji mate brothers living in the house at that time. Rush year you will be receiving them an interest form yourself, or both. The ob jective is to have a suc cessful rush while better 365 requires the input and effort of everyone to en sure a successful and pro student from another uni rial? Someone who is in versity whom you feel would be an exceptional terested in scholarship and service, someone who ductive pledge class. Usu ally, the failure of ade quate cooperation between the two groups is due to Fiji —you can either send us a completed form with their pertinent informa lege as a student, a gentle tion, or personally give larger community, and would like to excel in col someone whom you feel would benefit from their involvement with, and en sure the future prosperity ofthe Chapter. Your diligence in notify ing the undergraduates of Phi Gamma Delta of their existence gives us the ability to maintain our long-standing tradition of leadership and excellence. — Andy Carey('99) man, and a member of the Retreat (Continuedfrom pftge I) and-comments session forums for argument and where each individual was We're also moving from our current program of encouraged to speak of his rushing four to five also working hard to make our views known by act ing as leaders in the ASUI experiences with the Fra ternity, and of his own background and future aspirations. On the following morn ing, the men ofPhi Gamma Delta participated months out ofthe year, to rushing 365 days a year. Council. the dissemination of new ideas. Our discussion of risk management ulti mately turned to the issue offormulating an Interfratemity Council/Panhel- lenic alcohol policy, and determining how the Chapter might be instru mental in developing a plan that would work for all parties involved. In addressing the negative light in which Greek com munities are portrayed, we in a goal-setting seminar ties. To address these is ers from BCA and AKE, the men ofPhi Gamma and board-member Jim Aston('52). After defin ing our strengths and success in rush, we felt amination of Mu lota's improvements could be made. As such, the Chap ter plans to increase its icy, the Chapter defined in-depth its reasons for adhering to this tradition. one-hundred percent and the help of graduate broth sues we are doubling the frequency of publication of The Gem State Fiji and making it available to par ents and faculty as well as tionwide. And in.our ex long-standing secrecy pol graduate and public rela tions, and participation in campus leadership activi dent Hartley Kruger('54) that plagues Greeks na gies for defusing the "Animal House" image improvement include This year's fall retreat was an unqualified suc cess. With an undergrad uate attendance of nearly conducted by BCA Presi weaknesses, the Chapter decided on specific goals upon which it would con centrate during the year. Despite our continued outlined different strate Other areas in which the Chapter has set goals for Senate and Interfiatemity Delta succeeded in achieving each ofthe three goals we set out to fulfill. Mu lota graduates. This will hopefully increase knowledge of our activi ties and beliefs, and pro vide those who are unfa miliar with Phi Gamma Delta the opportunity to see it as it truly is. Indi involvement in IFC in an viduals within the Chapter This long evening ended effort to make sure other Greek houses run the with an extended remarks- same clean rush we do. such as Ben Rush ('99), Shawn Chevreux ('99), and Sam Goff('99)are —^Jeremy K. Boyd('97) \r\nThe Gem ■SSk. State Fiji Phi Gamma Delta 600 University Aye. Moscow,ID 83843 \ Z' O i Mrje z_ ^ X /~A^ ^ PHI-201 ^y 405042006 NOTIFY SENDER OF NEW ADDRE^j ;PHI GAMMA PO BOX DELTA 4599 _oo LEXINGTON KY 40544-4599 ihlnlllnnl.l.,lnl,lnl.ln!.hl.i.lnl.!nlilnl.I..!>.!.! TINUES SER Hoover at Dinner VICE TO Uni versity Chet Rodell continues to show his support for the University of Idaho by being an active "Vandal Booster." He is so active, in fact, that be arranged for six new cars to be used by the football coaching staff this year. Chet recently received the first otficial Alumni Award that President Hoover has had the op portunity to present. Chet also supports scholarship with the C. E. "Peppy Chet" Rodell ('35) cur rently resides in Coeur d'Alene with his wife Marabel, an Idaho Kappa. establishment of a Ath letic Scholarship En dowment. On Wednesday, November 6 , distinguished members of the Moscow community and University faculty and admin istration, as well as graduate brothers from around the Moscow area, gathered at Mu Iota for dinner and conversa tion. In the past it had been common practice to have a faculty and administration dinner, and a separate dinner for graduates. This year it was decided that these different groups, who are both closely tied to Mu Iota, should be able to meet each other and share experiences at one com bined dinner. The whole affair turned out to be quite a success. A din ner of almond chicken, impressed most everyone alike—for some reason eveiyone was expecting macaroni and cheese and hot dogs. The evening wound down with conversation in the Chapter's newly refurbished library and living room, and tours of the venerable Fiji mansion. A few lucky freshman even had the chance to take on their teachers in a game of pool. The undergraduates of Phi Gamma Delta would like to sincerely thank all of our guests for attend ing, and for being so beneficially involved in our lives and education. — Joshua N. Boyd ('99) i \r\nWHO'S DOING WHAT? Keeping you and your classmates informed Please write legibly Name; Please be sure to check out Phi Gamma Delta on the Internet! On the World Wide Address: Web, point your browser to: http://www.uidaho.edu/~wipp9463 If you would like to reach us by email, con tact Matt Boam: boam931@uidaho.edu To correspond with the house, please send City: State: Zip: Class: mail to: □ Check here if new address 600 University Ave. Moscow, ID 83843 Personal News or Message to Anyone: (208) 885-7051 If possible, send us a photo and a personal biography so we can highlight you in our Engagement/Marriage/Births, Etc.: Alumni Spotlight Thanks for replying to the Gem State Fiji! Any and all support is appreciated. 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