★ Gamma Tau Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fall 1979 Georgia Institute of Techology 24 PLEDGE PHI GAMM Gamma Tau started the school year off right — with another suc cessful Rush. Thanks to the fine job "Brother Bill Smith did as Rush Chairman, the chapter acquired 24 fine pledges. Right from the start in mid sum mer, Rush was handled smoothly and o efficiently. A month ahead of time, the annual Rush newsletter was sent out personally to hundreds of incom ing freshmen. Our House Manager, Brad Tilton, worked hard with the help of the brothers in painting, polishing, cleaning, and working in at the dinner. One of our new pledges, Mark J. Garlen Daniel Venable, is the kid brother of Robert Howard Hutcheson the house for Rush. Brother Sam Venable. Richard Greg Jordan The chapter put a lot of effort into Rush this year with a full calendar of This pledge class has already Dean Richard Mello remarkable Miles Woodard Mercer events, including four band parties and a spaghetti dinner prepared by graduate brother Joe Harrison. The work parties, the contacting and the early Rush meetings for two solid weeks proved once again to be enthusiasm, and may be one of the Ronald Doy Mercer Enrique Macario Perez David Alan Pillipes worthwhile. men have pledged Phi Gamma Delta: David Stephen Harte, Jr. All of the hard work and heavy par tying culminated in Pledge Sunday, which was held at the Harlequin Din ner Theatre. We were honored by the appearance of Barry Birckhead, the new Dean of Fraternities, who spoke demonstrated a best at Gamma Tau. Led by their Pledge Trainer, Brother Tom Tantillo, they should accomplish a lot for the chapter and for themselves during their careers at Tech. The following Thomas David Reed Mark Victor Robey Kevin Dennis Ryan James Roderick Smith, Jr. Michael Lawrence Spears Mark James Judson Richard Tuckwell Stites David Michael Bales Brooks, Edward Taylor William Mark Thompson Anthony Carmino Broccoli Russell Lloyd Carter James Patrick Eckhardt Daniel Davies Venable Francis Todd Williams \r\nGamma Tauk Fall 1979 The President's Message At Gamma Tau, we're glad to be back on campus for fall quarter. Though the Jackets may not provide a lot of the FIJI Academy at Indiana University. We had a great time and came back with a lot of enthusiasm. We also received an honorable mention in the Brightman Trophy excitement, the spirit is always high for the traditional for good Graduate relations. We are proud of the award rivalries and Homecoming. We hope to see many of you on Saturday or whenever possible. Our strong campus showing Spring Quarter provided that added stimulus for our strong Fall Rush. We pledged 24 good men who are proud to wear the FIJI star. Now, we're working hard to make them "Purple" as we look to another strong quarter. Last summer, four Gamma Tau delegates attended and only hope our efforts continue to promote good rela Brothers: tions with all of our FIJI Brothers. Once again, I hope you get a chance to come back for a visit this quarter. Remember, home game buffets will be awaiting you. Fraternally, Rick Robbins Perge ^ Leukemia Drive — A Fruitful Endeavor The Leukemia Committee donate 50 cents to the FIJI Leukemia drive. 100,000 coupons have been of Brothers Harvey Rickles, Rick Seifert Tech'*' and Steve Andrews has been doing a great job in raising funds and dona tions for the Leukemia drive at Gamma Tau. For the past two years, Gamma Tau has competed with the S3 «« -V 4 other fraternities in this effort and has always won. Last year we won a stereo and the year before, we won a given to the AFL-CIO and many have gone to the Public Libraries. Coupons have also been distributed to all of the K-Mart stores in the Atlanta area,- the National Banks of Georgia, the World Congress Center and the Civic Center. The third annual Leukemia run from Athens to Atlanta, in which the color television. This year we will game ball for the Georgia-Georgia Tech game is carried, will gain a lot of money for Leukemia. The pledges have been doing their part by working have a choice of items to choose from for the house. The Leukemia squad has arranged a deal with Six Flags Over Georgia for aid in getting money. 400,000 coupons at major crossroads collecting money have been printed advertising $3.00 off the price of tickets to Six Flags from Atlanta motorists. With the many different ways of collecting the with the use of the coupons. For each coupon used. Six Flags has agreed to Leukemia coupons money and the fine leadership that exists, the FIJIs will surely win again Don't Forget Homecoming is November 10! \r\nFall 1979 Gamma Tauk INCIDENTALL Y... In The Kitchen The job of kitchen steward has always been a tough and demanding one. Trying to serve fine food while staying within a tight budget has been the main problem. But the pre f%:^ ^ .a. sent kitchen committee of Brothers Mike Bruce and Mike Briggs has per formed exceptionally well so far. They have started a salad bar during evening meals which has been greatly enjoyed by everyone. Mike Bruce who has been serving mostly fresh meats and vegetables at . Brother Mike Bruce with Kate and Dexter in the kitchen Going to Europe Soon? Graduate Brother Harold Hart house and partake of the fine Moselle wines of this region. Bitburg is located in far western West Germany meals is part owner of a small food store called, "The Garden Grocery." He can get fresh food at low cost Dear Gamma Tau, I read with interest Mike Hassell's, which greatly improves the financial Dan Home's and Howard Liverance's aspects of the job. Mike is not the European journey in the Spring issue Hal Hart type who just manages. He really of the Gamma Tauk. Be advised I will Gamma Tau '69 likes to get in the kitchen, roll up his sleeves and help Kate and Dexter with the cooking. Keep up the good be stationed at Bitburg Air Base, Germany for the next two years and any Fijis who are planning similar trips are welcome to rest up at my work fellows. ♦ writes: near the Luxembourg border. Sorry I missed the first trio. Perge P.Si: My phone number in Germany is 065-68-249. ♦ Creighton-Vail Hail Gamma Tauk THANKS TO PHOTOGRAPHY. Fall 1979 Rick Seifert Rick Robbins Plans Future Expansion Howard Liverance The new addition to the Chapter EDITOR Mark Johnson house is becoming more and more of a reality. Consisting of a Chapter roomlibrary and a recreational room, the The Gamma Tauk is published three times a year by the Gamma Tau Chapter ofPhi Gamma Delta for the alumni,parents and friends of the chapter. The goals of the Gamma Tauk are to promote graduate attendance at reunions. Homecoming,and Pig Dinner and to keep graduates in formed of each other and chapter activities. Also,it is hoped a greater closeness will develop between graduate and active members. The Gamma Tauk and all other graduate activities and mailings are financed solely by voluntary graduate dues. new wing will be a great improvement to Creighton-Vail Hall. With the fine work that the House Corporation is doing toward financing it, the ground breaking ceremony may occur in the very near future. During Homecoming, an artist's ren dering of the structure will be un veiled for the first time. The picture will show how the new addition will connect to the house. ^ \r\nGamma Tauk Fall 1979 Charlie Brown — A Distinguished FiJi Gamma Tau is proud to announce that the Distinguished FIJI Award will be given to graduate Brother Charlie Brown (Georgia Tech 1925). 61 years. Brother Brown served a total of ten years in the Senate and House and was elected again to the Board of This coveted award will be presented Commissioners in 1966. He has had a to him after the Ramblin' Reck part in the construction of 15 odd parks and playgrounds, two satellite" parade during Homecoing on Satur day the tenth of November. Charlie Brown, who grew up on a ten-acre farm, carried newspapers, courthouses, the Fulton County Alcoholism Treatment Center, and and caddied at West End golf Course, began working for Fickett Manufac turing Company, driving a 2V2 ton Since his initiation as a charter member of Gamma Tau, Brother Brown has served as president of Gamma Tau Inc. Brother Brown has attended the Norris Pig Dinner for 53 truck in the afternoons and summers for seven years. The company was in corporated in 1939 under the name of Fickett-Brown Mfg. Co., with Charlie r additional health facilities. consecutive years and is one of the senior members of Gamma Tau. 4 Brother Charlie Brown as president. He has worked there for Attention Grads, We Need Those Address Return Sheets As Soon As Possible. Mali Them To Rick Seifert, Graduate Relations Chairman. Phi Gamma Delta 841 Fowler St. NW Atlanta, GA A.Q 30313 \7 JAN "Fra-his^rioi^y Of TWt Ga mma Velfc\ 'd'^3 \AJcnller' L-'e)C'i perge; ^ Kenic/cky ^0^04"