FIJIUG A Ka.ppa.'^eutetoH (Z-kaptet o-^ ^t^kc (^aynyna. Z^eLta. Winter 1997 University of Georgia Azaleas. White Oaks. Dogwoods. The spring has returnedjoyfully to the campus ofthe University ofGeorgia. With it comes the usual high expectations ofathletics, activities, and academics which the Fiji's place upon themselves at the beginning ofeach quarter. The basketball continues, the whiffle ball awaits, but nevertheless, the Brothers ofPhi Gamma Delta know that the spring lies ahead and soon after is abundant revelry. French Whore, Jock Connell, Fiji Island, Native Weekend. The list goes on. But the primary thought which hovers above the undergraduate Brjthers is continuing the excellence which has been placed so graciously in our hands. Often we are unaware ofthe magnitude ofthe accomplishments done by our predecessors. Approaching the 30th Anniversary of the reemergence ofthe Kappa Deuteron Chapter, it is appropriate to take a moment to thank the people yvho have made my experience of being a Fiji at the University of Georgia so valuable. Without the steadfastness of the early pioneers, every advantage and opportunity thatPhi Gamma Delta has presented over time to an undergrad would not exist Just sitting at this computer is not possible without the support and dedication of the Brothers as undergrads and more importantly as graduate brothers. We have a beautiful house and the bestfront porch in Athens according to Tilloy. Every summer, the International Fraternity recognizes the Kappa Deuteron Chapterfor overall excellence and in particularfor graduate relations. Needless to say, closing in on its 30th year. Kappa Deuteron has well exceeded its expectations but has yet to reach its potential With Pig Dinner just around the corner on April 19th, the undergrads invite everyone to join them in a round of applausefor the dedication you have all shown to thefraternity and proving once again that Phi Gamma Delta is indeed notfor college days alone. \r\nGavel Report Scott Mulkey, President The beginning ofspring quarter finds the Kappa Deuteron Chapter excelling once again. With the results in from winter quarter, the Fiji's placed first in grades with a 3.12 GPA following the first place fall quarter. Athletically, the basketball and soccer teams had strong seasons and now we're gearing up for the softball and indoor soccer events. Phi Gamma Delta also placed high in community service hours due to all ofthe brother's charitable work at the Alps Road Elementary School, our Partner in Education, and active involvement in the Scottish Rite and Egleston Hospitals through the Children's Miracle Network Dance Marathon. Early winter quarter. Kappa Deuteron saw the addition oftwenty five new brothers with the initiation ofthe fall pledge class. This is a strong pledge class with many talents in various areas and I am confident in their ability to become outstanding brothers. The winter also brought upon us a Chapter Retreat with Frank Hanna('83) as keynote speaker. The retreat served as a reminder that we can never give as much as we receive fi'om the fi'atemity as Brother Hanna's words proved that Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone. Communication continues to be a success through the Board of Chapter Advisors and the House Corporation. The two committees have produced several needed plans for improvements on Pig Dmner and the House. The GAMMA fund has become a successful avenue to fund small improvements for now and larger improvements in the future. Thanks again for the graduate support and we look forward to seeing everyone at Pig Dinner on April 19. Report of the Purple Legionnaire Jere Morehead(Georgia Faculty) The highlight of winter quarter was a chapter retreat where the undergraduate brothers gathered to discuss a variety ofissues and concerns. I served as the group facilitator for the retreat and Frank Hanna was our guest speaker. I only wish all of you could have heard Frank s inspinng remarks to the undergraduates. We also made great progress this quarter on a variety o housing improvements that culminated in a very successful meeting in Athens led by House President Bob Cheeley and House Treasurer Jim Boyles. Gale Conley, Trey Googe, Billy Holley, and Aaron Price also were in attendance and have provided significant support to the House Corporation in recent months. BCA President David Hanna also held a winter meeting in Atlanta where the BCA developed a great schedule for Pig Dinner that will be held April 19th at the new Classic Center in Athens. I have been privileged to work with another outstanding group of officers this year under the leadership ofPresident Scott Mulkey. Scott and the fellow officers remain committed to upholding the high standards you helped establish at Kappa Deuteron. They need your help in providing the names of highly qualified incoming UGA freshman or sophomores as possible rushees. The chapter was fortunate to pledge, with your help, an outstanding class this past year and they need your support to accomplish that goal again. With continued support from you, our undergraduates will keep FIJI #1 at Georgia. I look forward to visiting with you at Pig Dinner. \r\nG.A.M.M.A. Thus far, the G.A.M.M.A. project has been a success. Once again, we would like to thank the following brothers who contributed. If we have left your name off this list, we apologize and please let us know that you have contributed. Thanks again for your support in keeping FIJI the place as you remember it. George Armstrong Henry Barry Rick Hill Terry Sullivan Brett Lauter Billy Holley Brian Thomas Mike Leonard William Bass Jamie Hornbuckle Chris Thorpe William Marlow John Blair Robert Jelnek Curtis Waites Robert Meyer Mark Bodenheim Stuart Kennedy Scott Kenney David Watson Ales Panos James Braden Stephen Williams Scott Poole Chuck Brown Jere Morehead John Willis Warren Ragsdale Donald Chapman Bob Cheely Eric Overby David Reddick John Polhill Brian Benninghoff Ralph Braswell Greg Pope Hendrick Cromartie Mark Day Sam Richwine Joseph Fleming Daniel Eidson Randolph Shingler Ales Hill Peter Stoddard Jason Hudson William Dellinger,Jr Michael Zupko Cale Conley Carl Duyck Trey Googe David Hanna Frank Hanna Homer Weeks Michael Sullivan For anyone who has the urge to help out the GAMMA fund for the year, please send a check to the Kappa Deuteron Foundation P.O. Box 3233 Athens, GA 30612-1233 For Your Infomation April 19 April 25 May 3,4 Pig Dinner Native Weekend Parent's Weekend May 18 FIJI Island Distinguished Brother Drew Wade is finally getting married, even though just a formality, this summer to his longtime girlfriend Julie Mickle. Even more distinguished Brother Evan Howell is spending the quarter under the impression he is learning at Oxford in London. Brothers Scott Mulkey,Jay Roberts, and Jeff Langford were inducted into the exclusive Omicron Delta Kappa Society. \r\nAfter a successful Fall rush and a constructive pledgeship, we initiated 25 men who we expect to continue the Fiji tradition. YT* Jeff "I'm Peity" Battaglia Marietta Paul "P-Love"Joiner Albany Dave "Clinton" Battle Adam "Taco" Bell Marietta Brian "Airwalk" Leal David "Triumverite" Marshall Atlanta Macon William "my good name" Bennett Jessup Marietta Wick "Chippendale" Cauthom Blackshear Greg "Johnny" Cochran Alex "Plessy vs" Ferguson Henry "Tink" Glascock C'-i.ey "Hersey" Hawkins Jason "the Ringer" Hodge Colin "Powell" Hurd Bill "Wolf-man" Jamison Atlanta Tucker Adam "Ashley Fink" Miller Dublin Travis "Lessis" Moore Marietta Leverett "Aaron" Neville Michael "Scr" Odom Rome Cleveland Chattanooga Jim "Madcap" Palmer Tifton Tucker Stephen "Pookie" Polhill Ted Terry Thomasville Milledgeville Marietta Dunwoody Atlanta Sam "Grapejuice" Welch Rome "Roundboy" Robbie Williams Blackshear Ryan "Morning" Wood Douglasville If you have any questions concerning Rush, feel free to contact anyone on the Rush Committee. Also, remember that you play a CHILDRENS large role in the success of our Fall Rush. So if you have any names, please fill out the form and send it back to us. Thanks. Brian Nixon Jeff Battaglia Jim Palmer 706-543-1927 706-357-3122 1 706-548-9413 FIJIHumanitairiazis This has been a very exciting year, thus far, for Kappa Deuteron's philanthropy. Not only have many brothers been involved with charity work associated with the fraternity, but many brothers have gone above and beyond the call of society. The chapter's main involvement is still with Alps Road Brian Nixon and Alex Ferguson, Brother Nixon chaired the Physical Plant Committee for the Dance Marathon which raised over $33,000 for the Children's Miracle Network. Brother Ferguson raised $4300 in a fundraiser in which he hiked 111 miles for Leukemia. Upon completion of his tenure, Elementary. Brothers volunteered their time Brother Nixon has decided to donate his at the educational "Family Science Night". time to square dancing videos on TNN. Brother Glenn raised his hair even more Also of special mention is Brother's Jay helping with the "Static Electricity" display. Saville and Andrew McAllister's recent work A couple of special brothers to mention are with High Schools in the Hall County area. -Steven Kinney !:• \r\nBoth the graduate and undergraduate brothers want to know what everyone is up to. If anything interesting is happening to you(new job, marriage(Nixon), kids, whatever) or you'd like to make announcement, just fill this out and send it in to the Chapter and we'll print it up to share with the brothers. Name Address Telephone Number Aimouncements/Update RUSH INTO SPRING As always, the sooner we jump into rush, the more successful we will be in the Fall. That is where we need your help. If you know anyone that is attending UGA starting next Fall or is even thinking about it, just fill out this information sheet and send it back to us. Thanks. Name Address Telephone How do you know him? Anything else you'd like us to know? \r\nPig Dinner Reminder April 19th is coming up soon, so we hope everyone has sent in their invitations. Remember to mark on the invitation if you wish to play golf. We hope everyone car come and enjoy the fim that is planned. If you have any questions, feel free to call or write. Editor's Note Graduate involvement is the key to the success of our fraternity and I know everyone is busy, so I thank those of you that helped me gather the information for some articles. The FIJIUGA serves mainly as a form ofcommunicating the undergraduates thanks for the Graduate support and also to keep everyone up to date. Without the graduate involvement in this process, I'm afraid that the FIJIUGA will not be serving it's purpose. If you have any suggestions on improvement, please feel free to email me at bmauldin@arches.uga.edu. Thanks again for the help and I look forward to seeing everyone at Pig Dinner. Fraternally, Brad Mauldin Perge! 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