fwAR 1 0 19S7 SIGMA NU CHAPTER OF PHI GAMMA DELTA WINTER 1987 SYRACUSE,NEW YORK .i .. - ■-SaW;* Refreshments were provided by the university, then it was off to the ball game. Following the game, a "cook out" was held and everyone present expressed to the ITouse Corporation officers only positive comments concerning the new house and appreciation for their hard work over the summer in negotiating the property transfer. 86th ANNUAL NORRIS PIG DINNER TO BE APRIL 5th House corporation president Dick Calagiovanni receives the key to the new Lodge from SU Chancellor Melvin Eggers. Chapter president Philippe Vogel (left) and Charles Gray (right) look on. PROPERTY TRANSFER CEREMONY AT HOMECOMIN9. An impressive march frpmYhe old V address to the newjchajptcr house started hornceoimng activities for "~~~tll5Si^ua Nu Fijis. Approximately two hundred undergraduates, alums and S.U. administration personnel participated and were greeted at the new chapter house by Chancellor Eggers. In a brief ceremony, the keys to the new house were turned over to President Dick Calagiovanni by the chancellor. Many parents of the members and pledges joined in as well and toured the new house. (The construction was not totally completed, but all could easily see the fine facility we had acquired.) The Hotels at Syracuse Square will again be the site of the 86th Annual Pig Dinner on Sunday, April 5th. The Pig Dinner weekend last year was so successful that it will be continued. Twenty-three brothers are eligible to receive their silver owl (they were initiated in 1962) and four arc eligible to receive their gold owl (they were initiated in 1937). For those returning for the weekend, there will be a social gathering and dinner at a local restaurant on Friday. Golf, tennis, softball and football (alumni vs undergraduates) \r\nwill be scheduled on Saturday.Sign up on the Pig Dinner form if you're information however.)Please help us by supplying as much information interested! A cookout or barbecue as you can so we can use it in will preceed a Fiji party. The formal dedication of the new house will be preparing for the dedication ceremonies. Sunday at 11 a.m.Then we will gather at The Hotels at Syracuse Square at noon for cocktails,and dinner will follow at 1 p.m. SIGMA NU for pav a premium to National for insurance included in their package. Prior to the Ekklesia last summer, and with the approval of the House Corporation,Charlie Gray registered to attend the Ekklesia and sent a proposal to the secretary of the Archons to amend the previous action which would accomplish what is described above.No reply MUST PAY ADDITIONAL INSURANCE PREMIUM came from the Archons but the Two years ago,action wa^aken at on this issue to the recent Ekklesia, says he is honored to be invited to speak and is looking forward to returning to Syracuse. He will be in the Ekklesia making it mandatory to New Zealand just prior to coming to Syracuse and will have some interesting stories to tell of his focused^rthability coverage for all the Archons acted completely within the laws of the fraternity. These provide that any amendment chapters.Sigma Nu has been serviced by our own alums locally. days prior to the first day of the travels around the world. Fritz Biederstedt handled our accepted by the Archons.I think Send in the enclosed reservation so insurance program until his death, when George Schunck took over. We have had a comprehensive insurance that their reluctance to take a chance on the elimination of our Our speaker will be our own William "Bill" D.Thorn,class of 1962. Bill was recording secretary when he was in the house and is now director of international advertising and marketing for Reader's Digest. Bill we can have enough food and if you participate in an in^rance program developed for the'fraternity which Hotels Syracuse Square,contact our package covering boiler,liability, fire,directors,product liability, brother Denis Ferentinos at the workers'compensation,etc. want hotel accommodations at TTie hotel as he has set aside a block of rooms for us. MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO The new insurance program was to offer full coverage.However,after we had cancelled our coverage with George Schunck,we were informed that all of the insurance would not be available,only the liability would HONOR S.U. be in force. When we went to FIJIS reinstate the coverage, we found executive director. Bill Martin, wrote:"In denying you the opportunity to present an amendment which is not submitted at least 150 Ekklesia does not have to be liability insurance program is completely understandable." The officers and directors of the House Corporation are concerned about this additional expense and ask your assistance. When you send in your annual dues, would you consider adding a bit additional to help defray this cost? If this means reducing your annual donation to the National Alumni appeal,f)erhaps you should note that on the card that Nu brothers who lost their lives in that the premium to put liability and property insurance in a package policy was less than buying the liability from National and the property policy only,locally.So,in the service of our country during the effect,the premium we must pay Director,Fraternity of Phi Gamma conflicts since World War n.The National is a "double" premium. Delta,1201 Red Mile Road,P.O. Box An alum(who wishes to remain anonymous)would Uke to provide a memorial plaque remembering Sigma plaque that honors our brothers who gave their lives serving in World War I and II was removed from the an insurance program.In fact, we installed during Pig Dinner weekend. commend the Archons for their concern! Further, we feel that the the names and can have it ready,we will have the new plaque dedicated at the same time. Please send the name and year of graduation in the enclosed envelope of any brothers who lost their lives during war-time service.(The only name we have as of this writting is past chapter president Dennis C.Heitner,'68. We don't have the date or other Headquarters(with a copy to us) wouldn't hurt either.Send to: Mr. WiUiam A. Martin,III, Executive 4599,Lexington,Kentucky 40544We are not opposed to the International Fraternity providing former chapter house and will be re If we can be confident we have all comes with the appeal.If you feel so inclined,a letter to International International Fraternity should pass laws/rules which would require that all chapters carryliability insurance(as well as fire, product'^ liability,etc.)and set the minimum coverage.However, we believe that chapters who have a complete insurance package in place and can / document that fact, not be "forced" / 1848. TM SMART' GOES TO COLLEGE In 1984 a local businessman(operator of an ambulance service) was concerned with the accidents caused by impaired drivers. In cooperation with local business leaders, who were concerned with reducing their \r\nexposure to potential lawsuits, he this year at S.U. where other established a Central New York fraternities violated the hazing program called "I'm Smart." The program, which is about to go nationwide,is designed to keep impaired drivers off the road. About a year ago,following a presentation to the Alumni Interfratemity Council,and at their request,the laws and paid for it. "I'm Smart" people designed a program specifically for the Greek organizations of Syracuse University.Six fraternities voted to be the founders. Sigma Nu Fijis are one of the six. Tire campus program is called "The Respectable Way to Party." A plaque was presented to chapter president, Charlie Matthews,indicating that the Phi Gams are one of the founders of the program.Cost is $15 per member per school year and initially we are asking the parents of undergraduates to voluntarily cover for their sons (since tlris was not budgeted).The House Corporation will pick up the difference and next school year it will be included in the chapter budget. ITie 12-week pledge period is highly structured toward knowledge of the Purple Pilgrim and of house trivia. It is the job of the pledge educator to guide them through the Purple Pilgrim and make sure each pledge learns the Iristory of Phi Gamma Delta; the brotherhood plays a big part in handing down Sigma Nu history and traditions. Eric Struck,a pledge last fall, was the junior Inter-Fraternity Council president. The pledge class as a whole was responsible for many a morning wakeup with donuts and cocktails, still a favorite. Hre pledge football tournament is a great time and brings the pledges together. Fiji pledges even managed to make it to the finals last semester,due in part to the ever-present and supportive brothers on the sidelines. Overall, with the initiation of 13 fine new Phi Gams,the pledge program is doing very well and smooth,teaching me the responsibilities and idiosyncrasies inherent in this job. With the guidance of the cabinet and the House Corporation we can continue to look forward to a promising financial future here at Sigma Nu. Fraternally, Todd Christiansen PRESIDENT'S REPORT Hrings never seem to slow down at the Sigma Nu chapter these days. The move from 732 Comstock to 3(X) Euclid affected the brotherhood in many ways.Culture shock seemed to be the most prominent.Hianks to the dedicated and diligent work of our House Corporation,the chapter has moved from possibly the worst fraternity housing to the best facility on campus.While the new house may lack the character of the old Lodge,the brothers are more than happy to be living in a heated house. ROADARMEL WRITES NOVEL looking forward to another semester Paul Roadarmel,'64, has written a John Leonard novel titled Beach House 7 which he Bill Schofield brothers feel this will only strengthen the fraternity. TREASURER'S REPORT Hiis past fall saw yet another successful pledge program.Hiirteen ("unlucky")pledges became very I am pleased to report a very favorable trend in the upholding of financial obligations. Hris is due to stricter policies concerning tardiness of payment and stringent enforcement proud Phi Gams on December 6th of success. Fraternally, dedicated to his father.Hie Rev. Kenneth Roadarmel.It has just been published by St. Martin's Press and will soon be available in your local book store. Beach House 7is a knowledgeable,amazing,and terrifying novel full of the color,the intrigue and the violence of southeast Asia.Paul has authored another novel.The Kaligarh Fault. If you want to contact him,his address is 118 East 91st Street, New York,NewYork 10128. EDUCATION The process of educating potential Phi Gams throughout the pledge period has changed drastically for the better."Hazing is Amazing"is a forgotten phrase here at Sigma Nu. "There were a couple of incidences done in the old house,and the with the help of the pledge trainers and graduate brother Rob Geils. Six of these new brothers wasted no time in moving into the new Lodge. of due dates. We have recently added a few more things to our "wish" list. Hopefully, sometime in the near future,finances PLEDGE Forty-nine of the brotherhood's63 members are living-in as of now.Hiis is something we never could have will pemait us to purchase a new basketball hoop and a house stereo. Although these are not vital to the house's operation,a planned car wash,and other fund-raising events will make them more possible. Charlie Gray has helped make my transition into the office of treasurer Our chapter recently received an award for being involved in the founding of"I'm Smart." Hais private organization promotes"the responsible way to party"for fraternities and provides an escort service for drivers impaired in any way.Sigma Nu is proud to have a role in this lifesaving program. Homecoming was a great success tlais past fall, bringing together more Fijis than ever before as we opened \r\nour new house.We hope to see even more graduate brothers in the future as we prepare for the 87th Annual Pig Dinner on April 5th. Hope to see all of you soon and when in Syracuse, the address is 300 Euclid. Fraternally, HISTORIAN My job as historian is to preserve the history and traditions of Phi Gamma Delta. Consequently,the move that Sigma Nu undertook last November was as comprehensive as possible. Charles Matthews All through the semester intramurals,Fiji saw not one dominating player. It was a team effort all the way,and an effort that should bring Fiji the fraternity championship this year. Fratemally, Chris Boggs With the assistance of a number of MEMORIES OF ANOTHER HOUSE I sit in the Lodge and it is empty. The news is just in... we're moving.I stare at the wood panelling and my heart aches.The men to follow me will never know the feeling of the Lodge,called rude by some and home by others. It is summer and the bedroom is hot.Champagne bottles, beer cans and articles of clothing graduate brothers, we managed to move just about every single thing in the house,including all the wood panelling which will be installed in the new C-Room. Old composites fill my head. They can knock down the white house at 732 Comstock,but,for me, and for many before me,the Lodge is forever. Fraternally, Ken Fitzpatrick rush at 300 Euclid and will be a new repaired and reframed;all trophies experience for us all. Our fine new lodge provides disadvantages as well as the many obvious advantages. We are somewhat and plaques will be cleaned and installed in the new library. Scrapbooks and other volumes from years past,some damaged by water and humidity,have been dried out and reassembled for placement in the removed from the rest of the Greek houses. The brotherhood must work hard to attract the number and quality of potential rushees we need. library as well. When the house was demolished on December 8th,the brotherhood was The new house is a great positive and overall, we hopx} to have a very strong turnout all six nights. This there all afternoon for one last toast. will make selection difficult but will Numerous photos and a movie were allow us to pick another outstanding pledge class. Fraternally, Dave Tierney taken of the event. Although the new house is a tremendous improvement over the old in many ways,my concern is that Fijis for all pledge classes to come can experience the Lodge through the writings and photographs we have compiled.I know I will never forget the Lodge,and I hope no one else ever will. Fraternally, MatYurish Dick Calagiovanni disphys the key to the house to a round of "clicks.' Spring rush 1987 will be the first Fiji from the basement have been clutter the halls. The familiar Lodge odor fills the air. Some things never change: broken showers, clogged toilets,smashed windows. This is to be expected when thirty men live together. The Lodge is empty and its portals,silent. Echoes of Reggae music from semesters past RUSH FOREIGN FIJIS We got to England and started sampling the various traditional British liquid refreshments that are so vital a part of their fascinating society.The first pub,and one of our favorites, was a place called "The Prince of Wales." Besides the tasty, dark beer and bitters,the most interesting aspect of the British pub INTRAMURALS So far this school year,Fiji has excelled in many ways,including,of course,intramurals. Tennis was a success; we placed one team in the finals and one in the quarterfinals. Soccer was an interesting situation, with Fiji team A playing Fiji team B in the finals. By the end of September,Fiji had a huge lead in total fraternity standings. Then came ping pong and bowling,in both of wliich we placed second. We came in fifth in cross country and tied for third in hockey. scene was the characters we met. They provided insights into the English way of life like no book or class ever could. Stonehenge isn't all it's cracked up to be,although it was a fun trip. The stones are in the middle of nowhere next to a highway and surrounded by ropes. We recommend that you limit yourself to looking at Stonehenge in pictures and brochures! Rob Boiler, Larry Hirschom and Jim Davidge travelled around Europe extensively after most of us had left \r\nfor home.Chris Knight went to Avenue to 300 Euclid Avenue shows brother in the Sigma Nu Chapter at Greece. that the required number was Syracuse University. Bud writes:"I achieved. The special meeting held wrote this upon the death of Charlie Tlie classes in Britain turned out to be at 732 Comstock Avenue on very different than at S.U. Much smaller, more intimate atmosphere, September 23rd was called to order Haven over 50 years ago.The poem is not so good but it does prove by President Dick Calagiovanni. It 'brothers in Phi Gamma Delta' and older professors. The British perspective of Americans is one of rich, egotistical tourists. We did our best to prove this viewpoint untrue. was reported that due to deaths not means sometliing and are not forgotten." previously reported,the required number was 567. As of that time there were 585 returned,authorizing 'TO CH." Charlie Gray and Dick Calagiovanni to cast the vote of "O scholars! Beware you of science and ordered thought. O doctors! Uneasy be of your pills, Overall, we Fijis had fun and an interesting time. We strongly reconimend a semester abroad to any Plii Gam who gels the chance. favor of the exchange and the Fraternally, Chris Knight exchange.There being no further Rob Boiler business to be transacted,the meeting Jim Davidge Larry Ffirschom was adjourned. brothers unable to attend. Tlie vote was taken and all present voted in proxies were voted in favor of the your syrups. Turn hand from muscle and brain to questioning hear When death holds the leash and is pulling strong." "O sages! Take heed to your philosophy, your logic Tliey fail when life has no spark. FIJI ISLAND CLOSING AND DEMOLITION REPORT OF 732 Your reason,find chords to play on the organ of life Once again Sigma NiTs:^nnual Fiji Island wecl