Summer Update 1997 Lambda Nu Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Asking for your help Rush. The lifeblood of a fraternity. One of the mostimportant chair's we have.A successful rush can bring only credit and glory to Phi Gamma Delta, while an unsuccess ful rush has the potential to bring years of hardship. You can help Summer Rush Events Plan to attend Pig Dinner YWCA thanks FIJI At the end of this April you should have received an invitation to attend the 1997 Norris Pig Dinner to received from the YWCA: be held October 17, 1997 at The Cornhusker in Lincoln. We have received more RSVP's so far this year than number of graduates which attended the Below is a copy of a letter of thanks that we Dear Fiji's: 1 can't tell you how pleased we were to receive a check for $487 from the "Green Eggs and Ham" June 21 June 28 Yankton, SD fundraiser your fraternity held on behalf of our Opportunities for you to meet brothers from the Take A Break Program. This generous contribu undergraduate chapter as well as reunite withbroth- tion from the Fiji's will go a long way in providing July 5 July 12 July 19 Fremont ers from your class. Omaha Lincoln Friday afternoon Mike Ruhlman '00 and Brad^ 1 also want to thank the many members of your Ryser'00 have scheduled a Pig Shool Golf Tourna- fraternity who have dedicated so many hours of contribute to our continued, North Platte success.Since you are most aware of the leaders in your community who excel in scholarship,leader ship,athletic and philanthropic involvement,or a relative who is planning on attending the Univer 1996 Dinner.The weekend will be busy with many program supplies for this valuable program. ment at HiMark in Lincoln, with tee times to begin starting promptly at 7:15,followed by a reception at Old Chicago located in the Hay Market in Lincoln. Chad Wharton,'99,would like to ask you for your Saturday morning, two hours prior to kick-off of the Texas Tech Homecoming Game,a brunch will help in recruiting them to join Lambda Nu. be served for brothers and their families or guests a,t Simply fill out the reply card at the bottom of this the chapter house.If there is enough interest House them. Also, if you can help with rush (i.e., avail mother,Lynn Maxwell,will hosta dinner for wives', able for golfing,donate steaks,etc.) please contact finances, or girlfriends the Friday evening of Pig newsletter and we will make sure that we contact Dinner and then meet us at Old Chicago. ' If you are planning on attending and have not returned your RSVP please complete the bottom excellentchance to help mold the future ofLambda RSVP and mail it assoon as possible.More informa tion will be sent as the date approaches.If you need Nu. a hotel room, we suggest that you book now be cause it is homecoming weekend and hotels will fill up fast. If yon have any questions,feel free to contact us. A short note from the editor We hope to see you at The Cornhusker on October Greetings! Well,it seems to be that the only time 17,1997. It should be a great time! we get a newsletter out is when I sit down and do one myself. I apologize for the irregular news from FIJI Land! Lee Dryer,'99 has agreed to take 1997 Norris Pig Dinner Events over the newsletter and have a complete issue of Lambda Nu Today ready for publication by the end of September. Hats off to him! Friday, October 17,1997 1 encourage you to send us information about 1:30 Golf Tournament at HiMark Golf Course yourself that we can place in the Purple Pulse. We now have rnany more ways to communicate: 6:30 Cocktails served at The Cornhusker by email , web site , phone (402) 436-6464, or fax (402) 4366489 donated by Tom Colvin,'70,(please call first, 7:15 Wives Dinner 10:00 Reception at Old Chicago it shares a line with my personal phone). As always, if you have any comments or ques We look forward to hearing from you. College days are not for Phi Gamma Delta alone,this is an tions feel free to contact us. I look forward to seeing you at this year's Norris Pig Dinner.Gradu ate Relations Chair Brian Hensley, '98, has as sured me that it will be a great time! Fraternally, Saturday, October 18j 1997 Brunch will be served at the chapter house two hours before the Nebraska vs. Texas Tech homecoming game. Note: The undergraduate brothers would like to extend an invitation to aii graduates and families that brunch is served before every home football game (except over holidays). Eric Drumheller,'98 Perge! FIJI Facts Evening events will start with cocktails being served at The Cornhusker around 6:30 and dinner sity, our rush chairmen Andrew PoH», '99 and Andrew (402) 436-6476 or Chad (402)436-6479. volunteer work with the program. The program around 1:30, and a barbecue to kick off the event. Phi Gamma Delta has do nated over five hundred dollars and more than 300 hours of community service to the YWCA Take A Break Program. coordinator said that 29 members of your frater nity have worked with the program for a total of over 302 hours of ser vice. The Rec reation Leadthe ers are leart of the program in the eyes of the children who come each Friday night. We are so glad your membershave responded to our recruitment calls. 1 know there are easier volunteer opportunities that don't require training or the patience and skills necessary to work with children,especially th^ high number of children with special needs that take A Break serves.1 think it says a-lot about the members of your fraternity that they would take on such a challenging volunteer experience. The financial support and volunteer work your house members have donated to Take A Break have made a majbr impact on the lives of over 200 families right here in Lincoln. Many of these par ents and care givers have nobody with whom they can share the parenting responsibilities. For many of them,the Take A Break program serves as their only break and chance to recharge away from the children. They can all take comfort in knowing that while they take a few hours for themselves,their children are being cared for and nurtured in a safe,fun and healthy environment. Phi Gamma Delta contributed so much to creat ing that environment for the children. On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and program participants of the YWCA,I thank you again for all that Phi Gamma Delta has done for the Takq A Break program. Sincerely, Connie Benjamin Executive Director YWCA of Lincoln _ Please contact the following rushee; Phi Gamma Delta Please'return this postcard to Phi Gamma Delta if you are planning on attending. More information will be sent to you as the date approaches, along with specifics regarding the golf tournament and the wives' dinner. name address □ YES! 1 am planning on attending the 1997 Frank Norris Pig % city state phone comments Dinner, scheduled for October 17,1997. (You will receive zip more information along with a request for your $35 check as the date approaches.) high school attended □ SENDING MY REGARDS, 1 will^ot be able to attend. i My name and correct address; And Yourself? name class year » name class year pnoiie iiLiinuer bnuiil ut applicable) address city ' state e-mail address (please include it applicable) zip \r\nWhat are these FIJI'S doing? Memo from the house corporation Greetings, Brothers,from your Lambda Nu House Corporation! An other school year has passed.The undergrads are starting summer rush, looking for a pledge class of 30+ fine young men who appreciate the values of Phi Gamma Delta and will aid in carrying them forward. Remember,your rush recommendations are appreciated and there still is time to submit names of prospects for the new pledge class. FYI-The capacity of the Fiji Hut is 69. Today's house bill is $3,600 annually ($400 a month for nine months). This is the same cost as the annual UNL dormitory contract; it is slightly higher than the average UNL fraternity house bill. This past fall, the boiler(installed in 1964) was replaced at a cost of just over $20,000.The House Corporation wishes to actmowledge and thank The Wentz Family,and Tom Colvin,'70 for their invaluable assistance with this major project. We also spent $5,500 for roof repairs. Our immediate goals for this summer involve correcting some Housing Code and Life Safety (fire) Code deficiencies ai the chapter house, including: automatic closures on room and corridor doors; replacing some non^omplying doors with solid core doors; and installing emer gency lighting. s We have one of the finest fraternity structures on the UNL campus, with beautifully furnished common areas. We all should be proud of it. The House Corporation, the Board of Chapter Advisers ancT the Purple Legiormaire all can assure you as well that you can be proud of the A)Relaxing after class B)Brotherly Bonding C)Donating to charity D),A11 of the above ^ j For the correct answer, you'll have to go to www.fiji.org ^ and find out what these Lambda Nu Fiji's are up to? undergraduate Brothers now living in at 1425 "R" Street. The House Corporation's job is to manage and improve the chapter house facility—to protect your investment in this valuable piece of real estate, and to develop quality, safe and competitive housing for our undergraduate Brothers.We want a safe and comfortable environment in which our undergraduate Brothers can live,leam and grow,and to which you graduate Brothers will want to return. See you at Pig Diimer 1997., For the House Corporation- Interested in what is going on today at Lambda Nu? Visit our Web page at www.fiji.org for information from the undergradu ate chapter, including special sections dedicated to upcoming events, community service,links to other FIJI web sites including our International Headquarters, a list of famous FI]ls, information about rush, and much, much more!Special thanks to Ronnie Romero(Nebraska,'95)and Internet NOW for all work that he did! So come on...Check us out at.... 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