\r\nFrom the President’s Desk... Hello Brothers, Thanks to those of you who came in for homecoming. Remember, you are welcome anytime, but when several graduates are here at the same event, | know you find it more meaningful. The football team is getting on track after a couple of weeks off, and we are already fired up for volleyball. Ethan Rohloff from our San Diego State chapter visited us during homecoming week starting Phi Gam’s first officer exchange program. Volume 10 No. 1 The Golden Eagle Fiji is published three times a year by the Theta Tau Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta for its members, both graduate and undergraduate, family and friends. Chapter Officers - 1988 President - Barry Bell 89 Treasurer - Robby Peters '91 Recording Secretary - Tim Hemken '89 Corresponding Secretary - Chuck Minor ’88 Historian - Dewayne Coffey '89 Board of Chapter Advisors 1988-89 Hal Balthrop ’84 John Brummett '84 Kerwin Fulton ’85 Martin Hunt ’85 Mike Macindoe '84 David Olive ’85 Ken Sapp 82 Allen Ward '87 Purple Legionnaire - Lee Wray ’81 Tech Fijis, Inc. Board of Directors 1988-89 President - David Olive ’85 Vice President for General Affairs - Randy Wilmore '82 Vice President for House Affairs - Kell Stott '82 Vice President for Scholarships - Russ Bradley '81 Secretary/Treasurer - Martin Hunt '85 Directors - Todd Arrants '84 Hal Balthrop ’84 Stan Hardaway '85 Daniel Ray ’81 Chairman, Publications Committee: Lee Scarborough, '90 Hopefully we will be sending one of our new officers to San Diego State early next year. We are extremely proud of our nineteen new pledges. Over 100 rushees registered with us during pre-rush and rush which allowed us to pick from the very best freshmen. Two sophomores became pledges giving leadership to the pledge class. The BCA had a very productive workshop late this summer, and | encourage each member to follow up on his committee or his chairman. Your support as a graduate is crucial. This is my last “letter” to you in my capacity as president. | have enjoyed serving the chapter in this role. The hard work of you, the graduates, as well as the undergraduates has made my experience most rewarding. Thank you. Fraternally, Barry L. Bell ’89 Chapter President HONORS RECEIVED AT THE 140th DENVER MILE HIGH EKKLESIA Cheney Cup — 2nd place tie Brightman Trophy (Graduate Relations) — 1st place Owen Cup (Most Improved Scholarship — 1st place Zerman Trophy (Extracurricular Activities) — 3rd place Coon Plaque (Graduate Publication) — 3rd place Durrance Award (Outstanding PL) — Lee Wray, Honorable Mention 4th Year McCarty Proficiency Award 8th Year Certificate for Superior Academic Achievement Also, Chapter President Barry Bell 89 served as Historian on the Model Initiation Team and as Chairman of the Ekklesia Committee on Graduate Relations. CALENDAR November 25 TTU at Knoxville — Men's Basketball Graduate reception for East Tennessee area grads January 9-11 Formal Winter Rush January 14 TSU at TTU — Doubleheader Basketball Men’s game live on ESPN at 10:30 p.m. CST January 28 Section Convention at Knoxville February 18 All-Sing (afternoon) TTU Alumni Appreciation Night Murray State at TTU — Doubleheader Basketball February 25 TTU at MTSU — Doubleheader Basketball Reception for Nashville area grads March 4 Purple Garter Formal April 27-29 Pig Dinner \r\n—— GRAD HAPPENINGS GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT Jonathan Alred ’82 0 Jonathan is doing his residency in West Virginia. He and Karen reside at 227 Roxalana Hills Drive, Dunbar, WV 25064. Their phone number is 304-766-7226 Scott Anderson '86 0 Scott now lives at 8380-D Country Walk Drive, Pensacola, FL 32514. Jeff Brown ’87 U Jeff and Lacey Payne were married this summer and now live at 102 Murray Guard Drive 3D-26, Jackson, TN 38305. Lacey is studying dental hygeine at UT Memphis. John Brummett ’85 © John is engaged and will soon be getting married. His new address is 625 East Burton Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Tom Carter 82 0 Tom recently spoke with Todd Arrants and said to tell everyone how much he missed them and that he hopes to be able to visit Cookeville soon. Jay Clark ’82 © Jay recently represented EDS at Tech’s annual Career Day. Jay took the opportunity to interview a number of senior Phi Gams. That's a true commitment to staying involved with the Chapter. Danny Dotson ’86 0 Danny is now living outside of Detroit. His address is 41227 Fieldview Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48078. David Fox ’85 0 David and wife Martha are now living at 308 Bel Aire Drive in Franklin, TN 37064. John Frank ’88 O (yes he graduated!) John and Cindy Martin were married this summer. Their new address is 117 Brentwood Place, Nashville, TN 37211. Knox Fuqua ’83 0 Knox is now living at 4009 Kanawha Turnpike #6B, South Charleston, WV, 25309. Scott Glenn ’84 © Scott is now living at 971 Lindsey Street, Sevierville, TN 37862. David Graveno ’87 CO David and Dana McMillan were married this summer and are now living at 610 Highway 96 West, Franklin, TN 37064. Greg Hamrick ’85 0 1324 NW 16th Ave. #8, Gainesville, FL 32605. Stan Hardaway ’85 © Stan again was gracious enough to allow the Pledge Class to hold the Pledge Retreat at his cabin on Center Hill. Thanks Stan and Tammy. Mike Hess ’90 U1 1222 Redwood Avenue, Maryville, TN 37801. Carl Martin ’83 O Carl recently stopped in Cookeville on his way back to South Carolina from a weekend visit to Nashville. Carl spoke to the Chapter during one of their Fall Workshop sessions. PIG DINNER '88 IT’S WORTH (AT LEAST) ONE MORE LOOK he: Above: David Olive ’85, TFi President, and PL Lee Wray ’81 do their part for the weekend by turning the Pig during the Friday night roast. Right: Carl Martin ’82 made it in from Spartanburg, SC, along with his wife Sheree, \r\n Mark Midgett ’81 0 1125 White Mountain Lane, Antioch, TN 37013-1773. Scott Neal ’86 0 Scott is enrolled in Dental School at UT Memphis. Good Luck Scott. David Olive ’85 0 David is now in his third year of law school at UT Knoxville. He also works in the UTK Office of Student Conduct. Kenneth Owen ’85 0 106 Pinewood Drive, Dickson, TN 37055. Alan Parrish ’84 0 192 Belle Valley Rd., Nashville, TN 37209. Kenneth Perry 84 0 495 Belinda Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. Perky Plumlee ’82 0 Perky and his wife are the proud parents of a new baby boy. Congrats Perk! Mike Price ’83 0 5360 Muirwood Place, Power Springs, GA 30073. Doug Roberts ’81 0 5657 Chelmsfort Court, Burke, VA 22015. Mitch Simpson ’86 0 3001 Flag Circle, #2411, Madison, AL 35758. Rob Simpson ’83 0 708 Wedgegate, Plano, TX 75023. Jack Southerland ’81 0 Jack recently wrote a very complimentary and inspiring note to the Chapter. Thanks Jack, for taking the time out to write. It means a great deal. Mark Tate ’87 0 1310 Ascot Lane, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Tony Ussery ’88 0 Tony is now in Graduate School at Mississippi State University. He and Gina Patrick also recently announced their engagement. You can write to Tony at GRAD HAPPENNGS == Cedar Cave Apartments, #70, Starkville, Miss. 39759. 601-323-6174. Brandon Walker ’88 0 Brandon is in his first year of law school at Vanderbilt University. (Seems like we'll soon be able to have our own Fiji firm of attorneys!) J. Allen Ward '87 (Allen is enrolled in Graduate School at TTU majoring in student personnel services and serving as the Graduate Assistant for Orientation. Mark Weeks ’85 0 Mark is back in Greeneville and living at 1300 Upland Avenue, Greeneville, TN 37743. Rex Welch ’82 0 Rex recently accepted a position with EDS and is currently training in New Jersey before receiving a permanent assignment. Rex took the time to send a number of rush recs to the Chapter and also, along with Ken Sapp visited the house for the third rush party. Thanks Rex. Kevin Whitehead ’86 © 1228 Genelle Drive, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. Randy Wilmore ’82 CO Randy was recently named Madison’s Kiwanian of the Year. Congrats Randy! Lee Wray ’81 0 Lee passed the Tennessee Bar Exam on his first try and is currently practicing real estate and business law in Cookeville. He is also part owner of The College Shop, a new retail store. Lee also received Honorable Mention in the 1988 Durrance Award competition. His mailing address is PO. Box 1411, Cookeville, TN 38503. Phone numbers: Home — 526-4568, Office — 526-1160, Shop — 526-7422. Clockwise: Hal Balthrop ‘84, showing off those legs on the golf course. He and wife Kerri are the parents of three year old twin girls. Jayce Fritts ’91 rides around the course with Jack Lepp (Illinois '41), Theta Tau Chapter’s first PL Jack and wife Marsh enjoyed seeing many of the Charter members during the weekend. Steve Wilson ’82 was r nized for his contribution to the GOLDEN EAGLE FiJI. Randy Wilmore ’82 was the year’s featured speaker at the banquet. \r\n House Purchase Completed by TFI by Randy Wilmore ’82 August 2, 1988, marked a significant day in Theta Tau Chapter history as the purchase of the current Chapter House and property by Tech Fijis, Inc. was completed. The property consists of the main house, the back apartment, and two lots whose measurements total 150’ x 100’, approximately 1/4 of the block it occupies. The purchase price was $95,000, $6,000 of which was paid down, with the remainder financed through a mortgage from First American Bank on which the previous owners agreed to serve as guarantors. Monthly payments are about $880.00 compared to the monthly rental TFI was paying of $750.00. Of course there are the additional expenses of property taxes, property insurance, and upkeep. Prior to the purchase, the TFI Board modified the 88-89 budget and provided coverage for all expenses except $2500.00. This is money which TFI is currently raising through pledges from Graduate Brothers. So far about 20 grads have given an average pledge of $75.00 for this year (88-89). Currently long range plans are being developed for financing of the house as well as renovations, or rebuilding, and utilization. This is being undertaken in conjunction with project STARS and its Subcommittee on Finance and Housing. During this academic year the Brothers, grad and undergrad, on this committee will review all the number of possibilities which have been presented to them so far, as well as any other proposals which someone would like to submit. Thanks to these Brothers for their contributions! Jonathan Allred Todd Arrants Buddy Bacon Hal Balthrop Jay Clark John Frank Corey Garyotis Martin Hunt Carl Martin David Olive Ken Sapp Bennett Jared Eddie Johnson Tommy Jones Alan Parrish Rob Simpson Drew Sowell Allen Ward Phil Whitehead Steve Wilson Lee Workman Lee Wray Mitch Simpson One of the goals of the chapter is to eventually provide housing for all members (juniors and seniors) because of the belief that this will truly enhance the fraternity experience. Also, safety and security are top priorities. As for the housing of all members, currently freshmen and sophomores must reside in dorms. This would leave only juniors and seniors eligible for the Chapter House or apartments. This fall there were 28 brothers who were eligible to live off-campus. Next year there will be between 26 and 30. The Brothers have indicated a willingness to have mandatory housing requirements if good facilities were present. They, along with the members of the BCA, have indicated a belief that this would benefit the Chapter by improved communication, more productive programming (you're already there for an event), and increased brotherhood away from the development of cliques. These are just some of the ideas being discussed. Also, there is the immediate problem of parking. The land where the Chapter has been parking and playing volleyball was sold in October, and the Chapter must relocate both before January when construction will begin on that property. The parking is the most imperative because the zoning of the house depends on providing ample parking for residents and guests. As you can see, TFI has not been at rest. They are working hard to provide safe and secure facilities which provide ample services to the members of the Chapter. But the house is not only important to those there now, but also to all graduates so that there is a central point, a place to return to at Homecoming and Pig Dinner. All of these objectives are trying to be met by TFI. But it is a continuing challenge. If you would like to make a contribution, please mail to: Martin Hunt, 1333 Candlewick, Knoxville, TN 37932. We need your help. PAPA AB A eB HT BB I HH RH RR Ke SEEN AT THE HOUSE THIS FALL 32 of our 116 Grads Todd Arrants '84 Hal Balthrop ’84 Jeff Brown '87 John Brummett '84 Greg Hamrick '85 {all the way from Gainesville, FL) Martin Hunt ’85 Kirk McLemore '88 David Olive ’85 Alan Parrish ’84 Perky Plumlee ’82 Bill Carman ’85 Russ Isabell ’84 (all the way from James Clark ’85 Bennett Jared '87 Ft. Wayne, IN) Jay Clark '84 Donald Kermick ’84 Jeff Ralph ’86 John Frank ’88 Kerwin Fulton ’85 Mark Griffith ’87 Mike Macindoe '85 Carl Martin ’83 {all the way from {all the way from Jonesboro, AR) Adam Rogers '86 Spartanburg, SC) Ken Sapp ’82 Mitch Simpson ’86 Brandon Walker '88 Allen Ward ’87 Rex Welch '82 Kevin Whitehead '87 Phil Whitehead ’86 Randy Wilmore '83 Lee Wray ’81