THE K N O XX''. G.ft Galesburg,Illinois Homecoming - Declared A Success; Fund Drive Begins i m By Jeff Turnbull '91 Homecoming took place at Knox on the weekend of October 14-16, and over 40 graduate brothers attended the festivities at Gamma Deuteron, highlighted by the official kickoff of a chapter fund drive headed by Richard The Heidbreder '40. weekend's Richard Heidbreder '40 pre activities sents a matching donation form began with an open house ail day Friday. Graduates were Im from Ralston Purina to Treasurer Steve Aleck '90 pressed by the newly installed carpeting in the Alumni Room. The carpet is purple, and con tains a black diamond with a white star in the middle. Heid INSIDE THIS ISSUE breder remarked, "This is beau For tiful. Anyone who doesn't love this, doesn't love his own tures. see mother." Profile Saturday's events included a more Homecoming Pic pages 6-7 of breder '40. Richard Fund Heid Drive Chair golf outing, a lunchtime barbeque, and the Knox-Grinnell football game, won by the Siwash Phi 27-24. Following the game, there to speak at 1989 Pig Dinner: was a reception at the house, See page 6 See Gamma Director Grad pggg 3 Delta William Executive A. Relations Martin report, \r\nG.D. Fill Fall 1988 Edition Heidbreder Fund Drive Chairman By Jeff Turnbull '91 The man heading the Gamma Deuteron fund drive is Richard Heidbreder '40, a retired busi nessman who worked for Ralston Purina for over three decades and now resides in the St. Louis area. Brother Heidbreder, came to Knox in the 1930s after grad uating from Quincy High School in Quincy, Illinois. Upon graduating from Knox, he went on to receive Brother Heidbreder explains the fundraiser to graduate brothers a Masters degreee from the University of Colorado in 1941. them, knowing them, and later He then maintaining contact with them." enlisted in the armed Heidbreder services, and served as an Air has sent the borne Infantryman in the South initial check to Gamma Deuteron, Pacific until 1946. a donation matched by Ralston When he returned to the United States, Heidbreder inter Purina. He urges graduates to check with their employers to viewed for a job at Ralston Pur see ina. After the third interview, it came to light that the Regional tax-deductible donations. (For further information on how to Sales Manager of the company donate, see the was also a member of Phi Gamma Heidbreder Delta. Heidbreder got the job, and says the Manager "made the final comments or questions to get in touch with him at: 1303 decision Phi Topping Road; Town & Country, Gam." He worked for the company for 35 years, and retired in 1981. MO 63131; or call him at (314) because I was a His initial opportunity is what inspired Heidbreder to head the fund drive. He says, "I'm going to give myself back to what gave everything to me-this chapter and this house." He says his fondest memories of college were the "associations I did have with my brothers--meeting if they will match back the page) asks graduates with 432- 4498. The brothers of Gamma Deuteron extend their thanks to sLSLiLfi Pritchard '79 for use of his facilities for this publication Without his help, The G.D. Fiji would not have been possible. \r\nG.D. Fill Fall 1988 Edition Grad Relations President's Report Chair Report By Tom Jaros '89 First, I would like to thank Greetings from Gamma Deuteron! The chapter has entered its 121st year with a full head of all the graduates who attended steam. The undergraduates came Homecoming am back from summer vacation ready pleased to have met and talked with you. I feel that this event, to work, and to succeed. The for very capacity in four years, with 25 Room, members living in the house. The which was created last spring, has taken on some new additions, chapter as a whole numbers 33, including and Gamma Deuteron finished second chapter in scholarship last spring, losing By Paul Wright '91 many this year. I reasons, was successful. The new Alumni carpeting memorabilia from the house is the nearest its been to with pledges on the way soon. by .009 of a grade point. This did archives. The Alumni Room will again nothing but motivate the bro be on display during the 1989 Morris Pig Dinner. I am pleased to thers toward working even hard infrom you that the 78th Annual Pig Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 8, at Soangetaha Country Club. More importantly. reach the top this year. The five week Rush period is near conclusion, and the chapter Phi Gamma Delta Executive Director William A. Martin III member mark. This goal is not excessively high, because the (Mississippi brothers are working hard on Rush, and all other chapter be our State featured '75) will Pig Dinner speaker. There is great en thusiasm for this event among current actives, and every effort will be made to make this year's Dinner the best ever. er on scholarship so that we can has set a goal of reaching the 50 activities. This is evident in the extrememly successful Home coming Weekend this fall. The details of the event are enumer you, the ated elsewhere in this issue, so I won't repeat them here. However, graduates, play an important i would like to remark that this role. This Dinner year's Homecoming marked a high should not be missed! I hope you can find time in your schedules in chapter unity during the four and set aside April 8. You will, of course, be receiving more chapter took an active role in ensuring the weekend was a information on specifics early in 1989. Remember, Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days success. I would like to take this alone! orts This is where year's Pig years I have been here. The entire opportunity to thank all graduate brothers who attended. Our eff are fruitless without the support of the graduates. In closing, I hope you enjoy See page 10 \r\nG.D. Fiii Fall 1988 Edition House History Trustees purchased location Editor's Note: The follo Cent ennial History: Gamma Deut- eron Delta Gamma purchased 1867-1967. Phi Delta reesta blished at Knox in 1885, after a six-year absence, with the init iation of eight young men. Before the collapse of the fraternity and from 1885-1887, the Fijis met in Knox College's legendary building. Old Main. members Deuteron then to of Gamma decided on Park give for more The total purchase price for the land House Associ ation then began work on the "Fiji Castle." To help get started, a fund-raising campaign was kicked off in the summer of 1914. Lack of funds continued to delay the construction of the new house, which was scheduled to be built by 1916. delayed the World War I also process of the building of the house. secluded quarters for the chapter meetings, and they rented for this purpose the hall in a building Gamma Deuteron the full corner lot. was $4900. The Gamma The Standish present $2500, and more land was later wing is taken from The of Phi near the Due to the postponements. Gamma Deuteron was forced to look for a another new location in on the corner of Main and Cherry 1918. Time was slipping away in Streets. the This became known Fiji Hall. In 1904, the as of the House newly formed Corporation was to raise money, and letters were sent to alumni requesting financial assistance. Though the $1750 raised was in sufficient to purchase a house, it was enough to rent one for the 1904-05 school year. This first rented house was located at 862 North Cherry Street. The chapter moved again, in the fall of 1905, to a more convenient, spacious and advan tageous building, located at 446 North Cedar. years. Gamma For over twelve Deuteron pros pered at this location, but the chapter longed for a house built and owned by Fijis. On July of 1918, as quickly approached. first Corporation was founded under the leadership of President Willie E. Terry '04. The first goal sumer 16, 1910 the nedelle George school Miss Min- was asked if she would rent her house to the chapter and serve as House Mother. Persistence paid off, Miss George agreed to rent house at 227 Maple Avenue. brothers grew very close to and her The her, as she did to them. Just following the 1918-19 rush, which resulted in Gamma Deuteron's largest pledge class to date (10 men), the Fijis were forced by the school to move all their belongings to 370 South Cedar, because of the war. brothers volunteered their 82 ser vices to the United States during the war, and while they were away Gamma Deuteron continued to grow. When the war ended, the chapter returned to 227 Maple Avenue and to their House See page 5 \r\nG.D. Fiji Fall 1988 Edition Mother. Phi Gamma Delta emer ged as the best fraternity on campus at this time. At the Norris Pig Dinner in the spring of 1919, the topic of a new house was brought up once again. Following negotiations be tween Knox and the fraternities. Gamma Deuteron signed the contract for the Fiji Castle on April 5, 1920, the 53rd ann iversary of the chapter's found ing. Construction began on the President. By graduation, plans were well underway for a Phi Gam house at the current location, one house from campus. Hult continued his efforts by heading the committee to fund the mortgage for the new house. His efforts for Gamma Deuteron paid off as the house was completed in 1920 with sup port from graduates. Hult not only developed as a leader and businessman, he also served as house immediately and continued until 1921. Finally, on April 16, section 10 chief 1921, the new Fiji house at 218 South Cedar Street was formally Knox College Board of Trustees, and helped develop the Max Godsil Fund--a 50-year club which opened. of the fratern ity in 1938-39, served on the raised money for both the college started House Building Project By Paul Wright '91 As Gamma Deuteron begins a fund drive to renovate the house, the time seems appropriate to salute the chapter's fourth oldest living graduate. C. Milton Hult '19 majored in business admini stration at Knox and went on to a lengthy career as a business executive. More important to Qamma Deuteron, however, was his participation in the development of "The Castle" at 218 South Cedar. Brother Hult was active, as an underclassman, on the comm ittee to get the ball rolling for a new house for the Knox Fijis. The old house was located at 446 North Cedar. Hult recalled, "It was a big house, not meant for fraternities, however." In 1918, Hult became head of the house and was also me senior class and the chapter. Current Gamma Deuteron members salute Brother C. Milton Hult not only for his efforts as an active member in the early 1900's, but also for his continued support throughout the years. Brother Hult has indeed proven that Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone. Graduate Info By The G.D. Fiji The G.D. Fiji is anxious to hear from graduate brothers re garding their achievements, po sitions, families or any other as pects of their life they wish to share. Send information to: Jeff Turnbul l ; 218 South Cedar Street; Galesburg, IL 61401. We look forward to hearing from you! \r\nG.D. Fill Fall 1988 Edition Homecoming Declared R Success which included the beginning of to kick off the fund drive. He the fundraiser. encouraged graduates to check After being introduced by chapter President Tom Jaros '89, Brother Heidbreder briefly with their employers about matching donations, and he emphasized that all deductions outlined the reasons for the fund are tax deductible. drive. All funds will go toward a renovation of the current chapter house, which will take place for the next four years. Work is to be finished by 1992, for the chap ter's 125th anniversary. Asked later why the house Donations will be grouped into one of five categories: $5000 and up-Royal Purple Club; $1000-4999-Gold Club; $500- was to be renovated instead of simply rebuilt, Heidbreder spoke of the memories. "If we build a new house we've lost them," he said. "This is tradition!" During his speech, he related the story of how he received his first job. After three interviews with Ralston Purina, the Regional Sales Manager for the company 999--Silver Club; $100-499- Bronze Club; and $1-99-G.D. Fiji Club. An honor roll of contri butors will be printed in future editions of the G.D. Fiji, and plaques will be engraved with donors' names for each of the five clubs. In addition, graduates will receive information quar terly on the progress of the fund drive. All told, it was an exciting and eventful weekend for Gam. "He said to me, 'You don't undergraduate and graduate bro thers alike. "I'd say the weekend have any qualifications or back was a complete success," said ground for this job, but you're a Fiji, so you can't be all bad.'" Heidbreder was hired, and worked for Ralston Purina for 35 years, including a stint as Regional Sales Manager, the job of the man Graduate found out Heidbreder was a Phi who had originally hired Heidbreder said him. he was deter mined to pay back Phi Gamma Delta, and especially Gamma Deuteron, for giving him his initial opportunity in the busi ness world. Heidbreder donation form presented from a Ralston Purina, matching his initial gift Relations Paul Wright '91. chairman \r\nG.D. Fill Fall 1988 Edition Rush Going Uieli; Strong Pledge Class Eupected By Patrick Donnei'v '90 October 1 marked the beg inning of Fraternity Rush at Knox, and Gamma Deuteron's first func tion was Tournament Night on Tuesday, October 4. Basketball and Foosball were the most popular events, while those who could stomach it took part in hamburger and taco eating con- tests. The prizes awarded were excellent, and the event went over well. The Casino October next function Night on 12. In was Wednesday, addition to roulette, blackjack, craps, and horse racing, an added station allowed for betting on the Seventh Game of the National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets. Again, prizes were excel'®at, and included signs, T- shirts, posters, inflatables, gift certificates to local establishments, and eating subscrip tions to national magazines. At press time, the brothers of Gamma Deuteron were pre paring for the final Rush func tions, and were expecting an outstanding pledge class, one that is well-rounded and very strong scholastically and soci- ally. Formal pledging took place Saturday, November 5. i \r\nG.D. Fiji Fain988 Edition 8 Ekklesia Report By Paul Wright '91 32 delegates of our young fraternity joined together for the first time on August 6, 1850, in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. 138 years later, over 600 delegates met for the 140th Ekklesia at the authority to hire and fire fraternity employees. ment clarifies 62 Amend the distri bution of gifts and bequests to the Fraternity or Educational Foundation of Phi Gamma Delta. Several important Denver Marriot City Center. Dele gates came from undergraduate and graduate chapters to conduct amendments 21-22. the business of the fraternity. endments would Representing Gamma Deut- all contro versial amendments failed. The most heated debate concerned vice-president These am have added a to the under eron as voting delegates were graduate chapters and combined Tom the offices of corresponding and recording secretary into one. The Jaros '89, Steve Aleck '90 and Paul Wright '91. Also representing the chapter were Pat Donnelly '90 and Greg Gaskins '91, who served on Ekklesia committees. ation at Ekklesia. The following is a report on those amendments approved, and some controversial failed amendments, which most directly concern our chapter and graduates. The Ekklesia unanimously passed the first 20 amendments, which incorporated Phi Gamma Delta. Other important amend ments approved include Amend ment 29, which states that a chapter officer should relinquish his office should his grade point average fall below 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. The Executive Director of the fraternity, currently William Martin III, now has the would act as assistant to the president and would oversee all committees. After Nearly 100 amendments were brought forth for consider A. vice-president failed these amendments once, the rules of the Ekklesia were suspended so as to continue discussion and revote on them. In the initial vote, the mo tion missed the necessary two- thirds majority by 11 votes. On the subsequent day when the motion was reintroduced to the floor, the motion received 227 yes votes and 93 no votes. It needed 233 votes to pass. For more detailed infor mation concerning any of the business conducted at the 140th Ekklesia, graduates can contact either Gamma Deuteron or Inter national Headquarters in Lexing ton, Kentucky. \r\nG.D. Fill Fall 1988 Edition Tribute to Brother Paul Caluert '81 By David Brackmari '81 One thing I'll never forget about Paul Calvert '81 was the time when a carload of us were returning to Galesburg from Macomb and Paul poked his head out of the car door. His glasses were literally blown off his face into the darkness of a Warren County cornfield. Some of the guys went back the next day to One of Paul's greatest pleasures was participating in the fraternity's social service projects, especially those in volving the Galesburg youth. He was instrumental in the planning of the "Trike-a-Thons" the chap ter held in downtown Galesburg. Paul loved to work with children and felt he had a responsibility to educate and enlighten them. These feelings were also reflected in the manner in which look for Paul's glasses, but they Paul structured his pledge edu cation program. He realized how never found them. important new members are to He knew how to enjoy himself. But he also had a serious side. Through his love and con cern for his fellow man, he en riched the lives of all those with whom he came in contact. One of the qualities I most admired about Paul was his the fraternity, helping them build character and accept the respon sibilities of today's society. Paul was an integral part of the chap ter during his stay at Knox, giv ing unselfishly of himself to im prove the workings of the chap ter and the house. After graduating from Knox ability to be a quiet leader...No nonsense. Paul inspired others by with a Bachelor's degree in Eco his example. He enjoyed serving the community and working with the youth of our society. While attending Knox, he was active in nomics, Paul returned to his na tive state of Colorado to com intramural versity of Colorado. He then pur and intercollegiate ness Administration at the sued athletics. Paul was a sophomore when he joined plete his Master's degree in Busi his roommate Brian Kramer and close friend Todd Uni a career in finance. Paul continued his involvement with children as a coach and referee for various sports at his local Michael in pledging Gamma Deuteron in 1979. They joined their YMCA. freshman suitemates Tom Loughary and Steve Malecha as mem many Phi Gams and will always have a special bers of the chapter. Together, they formed the nucleus of a very hearts. He was an outstanding individual whose unselfish ways active chapter. During his years provided an example for others to at Gamma Deuteron, Paul served follow. the chapter as pledge educator, It was truly a sad and reflective day for me when I rush chairman and a member of the executive council. Paul touched the place See page 10 lives in of our \r\nG.D. Fiji Fall 1988 Edition 10 learned that Paul W. Calvert, well-deserved, as Jackson Knox class of 1981, had died in a tragic scuba diving accident in been involved in a wide range of activities during his four years at Knox, while maintaining a 3.92 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Cozumel, Mexico, on March 18, 1988. has scale. From the President: the first issue of the G.D. Fiji for the 1988-89 academic year. We encourage your comments and Last spring, Jackson was one of two juniors elected to the scholastic honor fraternity. Phi Beta Kappa. He was also elected criticisms of this publication, since it is for you, the graduates. I would also like to call your attention to the back page of the to Mortar Board, and holds the issue, which includes all nec essary information on how to man of Gamma Deuteron. office of Editor of Mortar Board. In addition, he was elected Cam pus/Community Relations chair That committee hit the ground running donate to the chapter's house renovation fund, if you would like the complete renovation plan, titled Rebuilding Gamma Deu- this teron, please write to me at the National Honor Society and as an house. We'll be happy to mail a Illinois copy to anyone who wants one. received Copies of this report were distributed at Homecoming, and scholrships an updated version will be avail activities able at Pig Dinner. On behalf of the chapter and its officers, I Gamma Delta, playing with a jazz band and the symphony, singing would with like to wish all of our fall, with a number of activities and ideas. Jackson 1985 Since as entered a Knox member State Scholar. academic upon then, his have of He in the also and music entry here. extracurricular included Phi the choir, involvement in safe and happy Holiday season. We're all mighty proud to be G.D. the college radio station, and working as an admissions office volunteer. Currently, in addition Fijis. to graduates and their families a his duties with Gamma Jackson UJins Deuteron, Jackson is involved in choir, collegium and symphony, Faculty nward and By Jeff Turnbull '91 Gamma Deuteron's Steve Jackson '89 was recently awar ded the Knox Faculty Scholarship prize, given annually to the top senior at the school, based on high academic achievement and significant extracurricular ac tivities. The award is certainly is composer music of director the radio and play Phantom of the Goera. The brothers of Gamma Deuteron are proud of Brother Jackson and salute him for his numerous accomplishments. \r\nG.D. Fiji Fall 1988 Edition Financial Report Greetings! I am pleased to infrom you that Gamma Deuteron is in excellent financial shape at the present time. This is largely are 25 brothers living in the house this term. A good deal of our money and time will be spent President Thomas G. Jaros'89 By Steven Aleck '90 because there Treasurer Steven N. Aleck '90 Recording Secretary Micheal G. Kunz'89 Corresponding Secretary Stephen J. Metcalf'90 Historian Peter R. Stoll '89 communicating with you, the graduate brothers, through letters, updates, and the G.D. Fiji. We will, of course, also be spending a good deal of our resources on scholarship, phil anthropy and social events. I hope that those of you who COMMITTEES G. D. Fiji/Publications Jeffrey R. Turnbull '91 Graduate Relations Paul B.Wright'91 Rush Christopher K. Hodge'90 attended homecoming had a good time, and I look forward 11 to seeing all of you at what will the best Norris Pig Dinner in recent history on April 8, 1989. Social Jeffrey K. Riedel '91 Scholarship James A. Wilson '90 Campus/Comm. Relations Stephen J. Jackson '89 GOTraiCTin Dgiattgimm dbaipter of Purple Legionaire Flba Gotimsi Ken J. M.Peve '87 218 ^(DTiattlh Cisdiiir 620 NE 4th Street G$il©s1biiflrs. IL 614111 (3091) 343-S)535 Chapter Founded April 5, 1867 Chapter House Built Galva,IL 61434 (309)343-9368 HOUSE CORPORATION Knox College Box 145 Galesburg, IL 61401 President 1920 International Awards John Templeton-McCarty Chapter Proficiency Award Harry J. Neumiller'51 (309)343-9368 Vice-President Jack Fischer'54 1984-85-1986-87 Coon Plaque 1982-83 Cheney Cup 1959-60 Jordan Bowl 1958-59 Condon Cup 1952-53 Baker Cup 1920-21 Treasurer Charles Gibbs '50 Board of Chapter Advisors VACANT ^/o Harry J. Neumiller \r\n12 G.D. Fiji Fall 1988 Edition Fundraiser Information Gamma Deuteron needs your support to successfully complete the renovation program we have outlined. The undergraduate companies that will match tax-deductibe gifts. Please inquire as to whether your employer has this type of gift- chapter relies on its alumnae to raise the needed capital to renovate the house, just as you rely matching program, school will keep a list contributors and the size on the undergraduates to carry on donation. An honor roll of the Phi Gam tradition at Knox. contributors will be published in The chapter house is in desperate need of repairs, and without you upcoming editions of the G.D. ^ quarterly fund- and your support, will continue update which will inform to deteriorate. graduates of our progress. In All contributions should be addition, donors will be recog- made to the Knox College-Phi o" plaques at the chapter Gamma Delta Renovation Fund and sent to Jane Albert in the Development Office of house. These plaques will be placed in our new Alumni Room, Donations will be divided into Knox College; Galesburg, IL categories by size: 61401. Royal Purple Club...$5000-up Your contributions, when made in the above manner, are Gold Club Silver Club tax-deductible. Brother Bronze Club $100-499 Heidbreder has developed a list G.D. Fiji Club $1-99 Also, $1000-4999 $500-999 theJS, knox U.S. FOSTAOl O.Z). w PAID F«rmH N*. M — FROM » GtUtWfi. II. 4l40l fraternity of Ami gamma delta -1 m })• S. C«atr GALESSURG, tULINOtS ft UOl (address correction requested) r^r. Va3A\VO-TVV (_?V^ v/-€ o.r ^ £1^.To'" Grc. \'LC>K R-oolA